The Magic are off to a strong 3-1 start this season, led by forward Paolo Banchero, who ranks first on the team in points (28.5 PPG) and assists (6.0 APG) and second in rebounds (9.3 RPG). Banchero filled up the stat sheet on Monday in the best game of his career, compiling 50 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists in a narrow home victory over Indiana. The 21-year-old became … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Banchero, Hawks, Kuzma, Coulibaly, Wizards, Hornets
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Wizards exercise Coulibaly’s third year option
Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Coulibaly is expected to make $9.2 million in the 2025-26 NBA season. On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards announced that they have exercised guard Bilal Coulibaly’s third year option. Coulibaly is averaging 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game in the 2024-25 NBA season so far. This news is just standard operating … [Read more...] about Wizards exercise Coulibaly’s third year option
Kuzma suffered a right groin injury in Monday’s Hawks game
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Washington Wizards forward is out for tomorrow’s game. On Tuesday, the Washington Wizards announced that forward Kyle Kuzma suffered a right groin strain in Monday’s win over the Atlanta Hawks. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of the game and did not return. Injury Update: Kyle Kuzma sustained a right groin strain in … [Read more...] about Kuzma suffered a right groin injury in Monday’s Hawks game
Preview: Wizards host Hawks on Wednesday night
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Can the Wiz get an early win streak going? The Washington Wizards host the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday in the second leg of their home-and-home series. Game info When: Wednesday, October 30 at 7 PM ET Where: Capital One Arena How to watch: Monumental/NBA League Pass; Also on the Bullets Forever Playback Injuries Washington—Malcolm … [Read more...] about Preview: Wizards host Hawks on Wednesday night
Report: Wizards will not exercise Davis or Baldwin’s 4th year options
Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images This is not a surprise, considering that they aren’t regulars in Washington’s rotation. We discussed Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly getting his third-year team option yesterday. Today, we will discuss guard Johnny Davis and forward Patrick Baldwin, Jr. not getting their fourth-year options. Josh Robbins of The … [Read more...] about Report: Wizards will not exercise Davis or Baldwin’s 4th year options