At a press conference this afternoon, Steve Clifford explained his decision to step down as head coach of the Hornets at the end of the season, write Roderick Boone and Shane Connuck of The Charlotte Observer. Clifford admitted that the team’s lack of success over the past two years, much of which can be attributed to a short-handed roster, played a major role. Charlotte is … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Clifford, Hornets’ Coaching Search, Bogdanovic, Magic
Injury Updates: Embiid, Lillard, Hart, Sharpe, Turner, Sochan, Huerter
Joel Embiid returned to the Sixers‘ lineup Tuesday, but he may not be available for an important showdown in Miami Thursday night, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reigning MVP is listed as questionable for the contest after playing nearly 30 minutes and scoring 24 points in his first game since undergoing meniscus surgery in late January. Tomorrow’s … [Read more...] about Injury Updates: Embiid, Lillard, Hart, Sharpe, Turner, Sochan, Huerter
Steve Clifford To Step Down As Hornets’ Head Coach After Season
10:32am: The Hornets have put out a press release officially confirming the news. “This is the appropriate time for me to step down,” Clifford said in a statement. “I believe this is best for me and the organization. I’m excited about the future of the Hornets – our young core of players, Jeff’s leadership of our basketball operations and Rick and Gabe’s vision for the … [Read more...] about Steve Clifford To Step Down As Hornets’ Head Coach After Season
NBA Announces Finalists For Sportsmanship, Teammate Of The Year Awards
The NBA announced the 2023/24 finalists for a pair of awards on Tuesday, naming the six players who are eligible to win the Sportsmanship Award for this season, as well as the 12 players who are in the running for Teammate of the Year honors. The Sportsmanship Award honors the player who “best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court,” per the NBA. Each of the … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Finalists For Sportsmanship, Teammate Of The Year Awards
Heat Notes: Play-In, Rotation, Jaquez, Butler, Martin
The Heat are facing a “make-or-break” week if they want to avoid the play-in tournament, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. As Chiang writes, the Heat have gone just 17-24 this season against teams with winning records, and they face four such opponents this week: New York, Philadelphia, Houston and Indiana. “It will be the best to simulate how the playoffs are going to … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Play-In, Rotation, Jaquez, Butler, Martin