Heat swingman Haywood Highsmith has been cited for careless driving after being involved in a car accident that left a man hospitalized, reports Angie DiMichele of The Sun Sentinel. The citation is not considered criminal, but Highsmith was described in a police report as driving in a “careless or negligent manner,” per DiMichele. Highsmith’s agent Jerry Dianis issued a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Highsmith, Rozier, Jones, Wright, Magic, Forrest
Heat Sign Alondes Williams To Two-Way Deal, Waive R.J. Hampton
The Heat plan to sign free agent guard Alondes Williams to a two-way deal, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Miami confirmed in a press release that it has waived R.J. Hampton and filled the two-way opening by signing Williams. Williams, who went undrafted out of Wake Forest in 2022, signed a two-way deal with the Nets prior to the 2022/23 season, making … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Alondes Williams To Two-Way Deal, Waive R.J. Hampton
Haywood Highsmith Involved In Car Accident
5:08pm: Highsmith struck a person who was helping a driver whose car was stuck in the middle of the road, Jackson states in a full story, citing a report by Miami radio reporter Andy Slater. The victim had his leg partially amputated and is listed in critical condition, according to Slater. Highsmith wasn’t arrested and is expected to return to the team soon, Jackson … [Read more...] about Haywood Highsmith Involved In Car Accident
Fischer’s Latest: Pelicans, Stewart, Hawks, Olynyk, Drummond, Lakers, Nets
The Pelicans are searching for a rim protector, but they’ve had to cross at least two names off their wish list, reports Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Sources tell Fischer that New Orleans was hoping to acquire Jarrett Allen, but the Cavaliers aren’t willing to include him in trade talks. The team also targeted Wendell Carter, but Fischer’s sources say the Magic refuse to make … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Pelicans, Stewart, Hawks, Olynyk, Drummond, Lakers, Nets
And-Ones: Lamb, Trade Candidates, Buyout Market, Pre-Agency, Dunk Contest
Former Warriors forward Anthony Lamb suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon while playing for the New Zealand Breakers, Olgun Uluc of ESPN tweets. The non-contact leg injury occurred at the end of the first quarter of his team’s game against the Perth Wildcats on Sunday afternoon. An MRI confirmed the initial diagnosis. Lamb appeared in 62 regular season games with Golden State … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Lamb, Trade Candidates, Buyout Market, Pre-Agency, Dunk Contest