Paul George‘s first season in Philadelphia certainly has not gone the way either party envisioned when the nine-time All-Star signed a four-year, maximum-salary contract with the Sixers last summer. The 34-year-old forward has missed 19 of the team’s 54 games to this point due to knee, groin, ankle and finger injuries, and he hasn’t been effective lately when active, recording … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: George, Hayes, Lewis, Capela, Brogdon
Fischer’s Latest: Raptors, Hunter, Pelicans, Ingram, Boucher
As the Raptors sought out a scorer and play-maker to complement Scottie Barnes, they considered several options besides Brandon Ingram ahead of last Thursday’s trade deadline before making a deal with New Orleans, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Toronto had real interest in forward De’Andre Hunter, according to Fischer, who says the Raptors have had … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Raptors, Hunter, Pelicans, Ingram, Boucher
Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr., Vit Krejci Out Multiple Weeks
Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. and guard Vit Krejci both had to leave a 112-106 win over Orlando on Monday with injuries and will face extended absences. According to the Hawks (Twitter link), Krejci departed Monday’s game with a lower back contusion. After he underwent imaging, he was diagnosed with a non-displaced lumbar fracture and is set to be reassessed in three-to-four … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Larry Nance Jr., Vit Krejci Out Multiple Weeks
Southeast Notes: Suggs, Wiggins, Heat Exhibition, Nance
It’s been a frustrating stretch for Magic guard Jalen Suggs. He missed 10 games due to a low back strain and has now missed another eight games due to a left thigh contusion. Suggs has still only done non-contact work since his latest injury. Even if he’s able to return for Orlando’s last game before the All-Star break on Wednesday, Suggs will be on a minutes restriction. “It’s … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Suggs, Wiggins, Heat Exhibition, Nance
NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
A number of free agent signings have been finalized in the days since last Thursday’s trade deadline, but there are still many teams around the NBA with one or more open spots on their respective rosters. For clubs with just a single standard or two-way opening, there’s not necessarily any urgency to fill those spots, especially ahead of the All-Star break. But the clock is … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots