The Hornets‘ top two rotational centers, starter Mark Williams and his backup Nick Richards, have rejoined team activities, Charlotte announced on Thursday (Twitter link). Williams has been sidelined for the last 11 months, first due to a back issue and now as a result of a left foot tendon strain. Richards is recovering from a right first rib fracture. Sixteenth-year veteran … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Richards, Zeller, Coulibaly, Wizards
Southeast Notes: Wizards Losing Streak, Johnson, Carter Jr., Butler
The Wizards have lost eight straight and their last two outings were particularly ugly. They were blown out by Detroit and New York by a combined 48 points. Head coach Brian Keefe took ownership for the poor performances. “I’m the leader of this team. I’m the head coach of this team,” Keefe said, per Varun Shankar of the Washington Post. “So I’ll take the responsibility for the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards Losing Streak, Johnson, Carter Jr., Butler
Southeast Notes: Brogdon, Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Micic
Malcolm Brogdon made his season debut on Sunday against Detroit but was limited to one point in 22 minutes, Varun Shankar of the Washington Post notes. He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb in early October. Brogdon was the first player off the bench for the Wizards, who acquired him in an offseason trade with Portland. The veteran guard is a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Brogdon, Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Micic
Wizards Notes: Poole, Wembanyama, Stock Watch, Rookies
After a forgettable first season with the Wizards, Jordan Poole is off to a much better start in year two, writes Varun Shankar of The Washington Post. Despite losing Wednesday’s game in San Antonio, Poole was terrific, recording 42 points on 15-of-22 shooting, six assists, two rebounds and two steals. As Shankar notes, Poole opened last season as the starting shooting guard, … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Poole, Wembanyama, Stock Watch, Rookies
And-Ones: Trade Possibilities, Contract Decisions, Bell, Johnson, Rookies
Several should-be playoff contenders have struggled through the earlier parts of the season, either due to injuries or pieces not fitting together. While in-season moves don’t usually pick up until after the New Year, closer to February’s trade deadline, several teams appear to be scouring the market for help. The Bucks are chief among those teams, stumbling out to a 4-8 record … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Trade Possibilities, Contract Decisions, Bell, Johnson, Rookies