Since Phoenix acquired Nick Richards from Charlotte earlier this month, most of the focus has been on how the big man is helping the Suns. But the deal has also had a positive effect on the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, who says veteran swingman Josh Okogie has been just what the team needs. Okogie set new personal season highs with 16 points … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Okogie, Butler, Hawks, Bitadze
Southeast Notes: Okongwu, Young, Johnson, Poole, Smith Jr.
In the three games leading up to his promotion to the starting lineup, Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu averaged 18.3 points and 15.7 rebounds. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, his call-up to the opening five was a reward for his strong play and an opportunity to see what he could do as a starter. Okongwu is seen as part of Atlanta’s young core headlined by Jalen Johnson, … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Okongwu, Young, Johnson, Poole, Smith Jr.
Southeast Notes: Ball, Adebayo, Ware, Herro, Hawks
LaMelo Ball leads the Eastern Conference All-Star voting among guards despite the Hornets‘ poor record (11-28). However, Ball has stepped up his game, particularly on defense, Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer writes. Ball had 23 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in Charlotte’s victory over Dallas on Monday afternoon. “His two-way play has really helped us,” coach … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Ball, Adebayo, Ware, Herro, Hawks
Southeast Notes: Wizards Core, Magic, Hunter, Capela, Heat
Success for the Wizards this season isn’t necessarily going to be measured in wins or losses. Their young core being enough to lift them to a postseason berth would have been greatly exciting, but an accelerated timeline isn’t all that common. Instead, as Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes, this Washington season was always going to be about seeing which young players are … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards Core, Magic, Hunter, Capela, Heat
And-Ones: All-Star Game, Fernando, Snyder, NBRPA, Woj
Six NBA reporters at The Athletic, including Sam Amick, Fred Katz, and Joe Vardon, made their picks for the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star starters, with all six writers selecting the same three frontcourt players in the East: Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander … [Read more...] about And-Ones: All-Star Game, Fernando, Snyder, NBRPA, Woj