Trae Young is nearing a return to action, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the Hawks‘ star guard could play as soon as Wednesday vs. Charlotte. The team announced earlier this week that Young, who underwent left hand surgery in February after tearing a ligament in his finger, had been cleared for practice and contact, so Wojnarowski’s … [Read more...] about Trae Young Could Return As Soon As Wednesday
How Starter Criteria Will Impact QOs For Potential 2024 RFAs
As we outlined in a glossary entry earlier today, the value of a qualifying offer for a player eligible for restricted free agency can increase or decrease depending on whether or not he meets the “starter criteria.” A player who is eligible for restricted free agency is considered to have met the starter criteria if he plays at least 2,000 minutes or starts 41 games in the … [Read more...] about How Starter Criteria Will Impact QOs For Potential 2024 RFAs
Hawks Star Trae Young Cleared For Practice, Contact
Hawks star guard Trae Young has been cleared for team practice and contact, according to a team press release. Young underwent hand surgery on Feb. 25 after sustaining a torn ligament in his left fifth finger on Feb. 23 during a home game against Toronto. He had his six-week follow-up evaluation on Monday. The Hawks are locked into the Eastern Conference’s 9-10 play-in … [Read more...] about Hawks Star Trae Young Cleared For Practice, Contact
NBA’s 20 Postseason Teams Set For 2024
The 20 teams that will compete in either the playoffs or the play-in tournament (or both) have officially been set following the Rockets‘ loss to Dallas on Sunday, per the NBA (Twitter link). There’s still much to be decided in the season’s final week, including exactly which six teams in each conference will secure playoff spots without having to win one or two play-in games. … [Read more...] about NBA’s 20 Postseason Teams Set For 2024
Injury Notes: Luka, Warriors, Zion, Ingram, Young, Turner
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was ruled out for Friday’s matchup with Golden State due to right knee soreness, as first reported by Marc Stein (via Twitter). Sources tell Stein there’s optimism that Doncic will return on Sunday vs. Houston. The injury “shouldn’t be long term,” head coach Jason Kidd said (Twitter link via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon). It will be the 10th missed game this … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Luka, Warriors, Zion, Ingram, Young, Turner