Veteran center Hassan Whiteside has informed Piratas de Quebradillas – his team last season in Puerto Rico – that he intends to retire from basketball, according to a report from the Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia. Although Whiteside hasn’t made an official, public announcement himself, he did re-post several social media stories about his reported retirement on his … [Read more...] about Hassan Whiteside Reportedly Intends To Retire
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Langdon, Brand, Heat, Capela, Okongwu
With Mitch Kupchak shifting to an advisory role, the Hornets are seeking a lead executive with previous experience, Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer reports. Pelicans GM Trajan Langdon and Sixers GM Elton Brand are considered the early frontrunners to replace Kupchak, Boone adds. Charlotte is likely to hire both a president of basketball operations and a GM, according … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Langdon, Brand, Heat, Capela, Okongwu
NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
A number of free agent signings have been finalized in the days since last Thursday’s trade deadline, but there are still many teams around the NBA with one or more open spots on their respective rosters. For clubs with just a single standard or two-way opening, there’s not necessarily any urgency to fill those spots, especially ahead of the All-Star break. But the clock is … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
Celtics Notes: Brown, Porzingis, Heat Rivalry, Springer
Tensions between the Celtics and Heat flared up again Sunday afternoon, highlighted by an exchange between Jaylen Brown and Duncan Robinson, writes Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. With 7:54 remaining, Robinson was whistled for a foul when he and Brown got tangled up on an inbounds play. As Brown tried to free himself, he pulled down on Robinson’s left arm and twisted his … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Brown, Porzingis, Heat Rivalry, Springer
Josh Richardson To Miss Multiple Weeks With Dislocated Shoulder
Heat guard Josh Richardson dislocated his shoulder in Sunday’s game and will be reevaluated in a few weeks, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Richardson was injured as he pursued the ball early in the second quarter against Boston. He fell to the court in pain and grabbed his shoulder, then had to be helped back to the locker room. An MRI conducted … [Read more...] about Josh Richardson To Miss Multiple Weeks With Dislocated Shoulder