Heat big man Thomas Bryant and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado have been suspended three games apiece for leaving the bench area and fighting during an on-court altercation on Friday in New Orleans, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Additionally, Heat forward Jimmy Butler and Pelicans forward Naji Marshall will face one-game suspensions for instigating the … [Read more...] about Five Players Suspended For Friday Altercation Between Heat, Pelicans
Heat Notes: Herro, Possible Suspensions, Wright, All-Star Game
Tyler Herro hyperextended his left knee late in Friday’s game, but the Heat guard doesn’t believe it’s a cause for concern, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Herro suffered the injury when he slipped and lost control of the ball. He grabbed at the knee in pain and had to be helped to the locker room, but he was moving fine after the game. “It was just unfortunate … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Herro, Possible Suspensions, Wright, All-Star Game
Southeast Notes: G. Williams, D. Wright, Cain, Wizards
New Hornets forward Grant Williams has “quickly woven himself into the team’s fabric” since being traded from Dallas to Charlotte 15 days ago, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The Hornets have won all four games Williams has played, and he has scored at least 15 points in each of those victories, averaging 18.8 PPG on .490/.429/.929 shooting. Charlotte … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: G. Williams, D. Wright, Cain, Wizards
Southeast Notes: Mann, Ball, Fultz, Heat, Wizards
There wasn’t much playing time available for Tre Mann on a talented Oklahoma City team, but he moved into a starting role after being traded to the Hornets, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. With LaMelo Ball still injured, Mann has been tasked with running Charlotte’s offense and he’s averaging 13.7 points and 7.3 assists in his first three games. “I think I’m … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Mann, Ball, Fultz, Heat, Wizards
Heat Notes: Adebayo, Jovic, Highsmith, Jaquez
Bam Adebayo admits he’s had a tough time adjusting to his new role as team captain, the Heat center told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. Adebayo says the leadership responsibilities have made his season much more challenging. “You’ve got to understand how to translate messages to everybody because everybody is different and everybody has their own stuff going on,” Adebayo … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Adebayo, Jovic, Highsmith, Jaquez