Led by Kyle Kuzma‘s 28 points (14 in the fourth quarter), nine assists and eight rebounds, plus double-doubles from Deni Avdija and Richaun Holmes, the Wizards snapped their franchise record-tying 16-game losing streak on Friday vs. Charlotte. They outscored the Hornets 44-24 in the final period to win by 12, with 44 points representing a season-high for any quarter, per Josh … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards, Richardson, Hornets
Heat Notes: D. Robinson, Martin, Mills, Jovic
While Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson says he’s fine with either role, he has been far more effective starting in 2023/24 compared to coming off the bench, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. “The competitive aspect, you always want to be out there,” he said. “But… you got to have a full 100 percent buy in of what we’re trying to achieve.” The numbers are pretty … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: D. Robinson, Martin, Mills, Jovic
Heat’s Josh Richardson To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Heat wing Josh Richardson will undergo shoulder surgery on Wednesday and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports. Richardson suffered a dislocated right shoulder on Feb. 11 as he pursued a loose ball early in the second quarter against Boston. Richardson joined the team during last week’s West Coast swing with the … [Read more...] about Heat’s Josh Richardson To Undergo Shoulder Surgery
Patty Mills Intends To Sign With Heat
Free agent point guard Patty Mills plans to sign with the Heat, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). It will be a rest-of-season deal, adds Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press (Twitter link). A 15-year NBA veteran, Mills was traded three times during the 2023 offseason, from the Nets to the Rockets to the Thunder to the Hawks. Atlanta envisioned him as a player … [Read more...] about Patty Mills Intends To Sign With Heat
Steve Kerr, Erik Spoelstra Named Coaches Of The Month
Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Heat coach Erik Spoelstra were named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for the month of February, the league announced (Twitter link). Kerr led the Warriors to an 11-3 record in February, with victories over the Suns and Lakers highlighting the month. February saw Klay Thompson take on a reserve role and flourish, as well as young players helping … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr, Erik Spoelstra Named Coaches Of The Month