The Hawks have been fined $100K by the NBA for violating the league’s player participation policy, the league announced in a press release (Twitter link). According to the announcement, the fine is related to Trae Young missing Atlanta’s NBA Cup game on November 12 against Boston. It was the only game he has missed so far this season — he was listed as out due to right Achilles … [Read more...] about Hawks Fined $100K For Player Participation Policy Violation
Warriors Become First Team To Clinch NBA Cup Quarterfinal Berth
The Warriors are now 3-0 in NBA Cup games, making them the first team to clinch a spot in the knockout round of the in-season tournament. As the NBA announced late on Friday night after Golden State beat New Orleans and Dallas beat Denver (Twitter link), the Warriors have won West Group C, officially securing a quarterfinal berth for December. The 3-0 Warriors are one game … [Read more...] about Warriors Become First Team To Clinch NBA Cup Quarterfinal Berth
Southeast Notes: Williams, Richards, Zeller, Coulibaly, Wizards
The Hornets‘ top two rotational centers, starter Mark Williams and his backup Nick Richards, have rejoined team activities, Charlotte announced on Thursday (Twitter link). Williams has been sidelined for the last 11 months, first due to a back issue and now as a result of a left foot tendon strain. Richards is recovering from a right first rib fracture. Sixteenth-year veteran … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Richards, Zeller, Coulibaly, Wizards
Southeast Notes: Wizards Losing Streak, Johnson, Carter Jr., Butler
The Wizards have lost eight straight and their last two outings were particularly ugly. They were blown out by Detroit and New York by a combined 48 points. Head coach Brian Keefe took ownership for the poor performances. “I’m the leader of this team. I’m the head coach of this team,” Keefe said, per Varun Shankar of the Washington Post. “So I’ll take the responsibility for the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Wizards Losing Streak, Johnson, Carter Jr., Butler
Southeast Notes: Brogdon, Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Micic
Malcolm Brogdon made his season debut on Sunday against Detroit but was limited to one point in 22 minutes, Varun Shankar of the Washington Post notes. He underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb in early October. Brogdon was the first player off the bench for the Wizards, who acquired him in an offseason trade with Portland. The veteran guard is a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Brogdon, Bogdanovic, Bufkin, Micic