Along with learning how to play in the NBA, Zaccharie Risacher had to adjust to a new culture when the Hawks selected him with the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, notes Lauren Williams of the Journal-Constitution. This season is the first extended time Risacher has spent outside of his native France. “I feel like I’m learning every day, and my English has started to get … [Read more...] about Zaccharie Risacher Adjusting To A New Culture, Along With The NBA
NBA Postpones Saturday’s Rockets-Hawks Game
The NBA is postponing Saturday afternoon’s game between the Rockets and the Hawks, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the release, the decision was made in consultation with local officials amid severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area. The new game date will be decided at a later time. This marks the league’s third … [Read more...] about NBA Postpones Saturday’s Rockets-Hawks Game
Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
The fact that Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball has been able to play in 19 games so far this season is an achievement in itself, given that he missed the previous two-and-a-half years while dealing with ongoing knee problems. As Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps write for ESPN.com (Insider link), what’s even more impressive is how impactful Ball has been during his time on the … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: First Half’s Pleasant Surprises, Disappointments
Southeast Notes: Suggs, Johnson, Wallace, Ball, Miller
Magic starting guard Jalen Suggs missed Sunday’s game against Utah due to a lower back strain. He seems certain to sit out their road game against the Knicks on Monday as well, according to coach Jamahl Mosley. “Backs can be tricky. So, it’s like on and off a little bit. He’s just going to continue to be evaluated over these next few days,” he told Jason Beede of the Orlando … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Suggs, Johnson, Wallace, Ball, Miller
Johnson On All-Star Buzz; Plowden’s Deal Covers Two Years
In a post-game interview on NBA TV (Twitter video link), former NBA head coach Sam Mitchell noted that Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has started to receive some All-Star buzz. Asked if he’s been thinking about that possibility, Johnson said it’s a secondary priority. “I’ve got All-Star on my mind, but there’s more important things at task right now and that’s winning,” he said. … [Read more...] about Johnson On All-Star Buzz; Plowden’s Deal Covers Two Years