Almost nothing is going according to plan for the Magic this season, The Athletic’s Josh Robbins writes. Orlando’s loss to the Bulls on Thursday was the fifth loss in a row for the team, which has been left searching for answers. As recently as last season, it seemed like the Magic was following a trajectory similar to that of the Thunder or Rockets. All three teams added to … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Johnson, Hawks Injuries, Snyder, Adebayo
Hawks Terminate Kevon Harris’ 10-Day Contract
The Hawks have terminated Kevon Harris‘ 10-day contract on just the fourth day of the deal, the team announced today in a press release. Harris earned a promotion to Atlanta’s NBA roster after starring this season for the College Park Skyhawks in the G League. In 36 outings for the Hawks’ NBAGL affiliate, he has averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.8 … [Read more...] about Hawks Terminate Kevon Harris’ 10-Day Contract
Isaiah Collier, Zaccharie Risacher Earn Rookie Of The Month Honors
Jazz guard Isaiah Collier and Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher have won February’s Rookie of the Month awards for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). It continues a season-long streak of first-time winners — the league has announced eight Rookies of the Month so far this season, four in each conference, and no … [Read more...] about Isaiah Collier, Zaccharie Risacher Earn Rookie Of The Month Honors
Southeast Notes: Hornets Slide, Bridges, Kokoskov, Heat Draft, Banchero, Adebayo
Have the Hornets already gone into tank mode? It might seem that way, considering they’ve lost 17 of their 19 games. Coach Charles Lee denies that’s the case. “I think it would be very easy to sometimes lay down when you are in the position that you are, but we are obsessed with daily improvement,” Lee told Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. “Part of daily improvement is … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets Slide, Bridges, Kokoskov, Heat Draft, Banchero, Adebayo
Hawks Sign Jacob Toppin To Two-Way Contract
6:46pm: The signing is official, the Hawks confirmed in a press release. 4:21pm: The Hawks are filling their open two-way slot by signing second-year forward Jacob Toppin, The Stein Line contributor Jake Fischer tweets. Toppin became a free agent when the Knicks waived him on Sunday. The 6’9″ Toppin made 16 appearances for New York this season but his minutes were limited — he … [Read more...] about Hawks Sign Jacob Toppin To Two-Way Contract