Spurs guard Stephon Castle has been named the Western Conference’s Rookie of the Month for March, while Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher has won the award for the Eastern Conference, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Castle, who has emerged as the frontrunner to be named the 2024/25 Rookie of the Year, advanced his case by averaging 19.5 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.4 … [Read more...] about Stephon Castle, Zaccharie Risacher Named Rookies Of The Month
Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, who was named the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for games played in October/November, has won the award for the second time this season, the NBA announced today (via Twitter). Daniels is the East’s Defensive Player of the Month for March. Daniels, who has become a legitimate contender for Defensive Player of the Year in his first … [Read more...] about Dyson Daniels, Draymond Green Named Defensive Players Of The Month
Hawks’ Larry Nance Out For Rest Of Regular Season
Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. is expected to miss the rest of Atlanta’s 2024/25 regular season as he continues to rehabilitate from a lingering right medial femoral condyle fracture, the team has announced (via Twitter). Nance initially suffered the injury on February 10 against Orlando. The Hawks indicated they’ll provide an update on Nance’s status after the regular season … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Larry Nance Out For Rest Of Regular Season
France Eyes Victor Wembanyama For EuroBasket
The Spurs shut down Victor Wembanyama last month due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, but there’s hope that he might be able to represent France at EuroBasket this summer. In an interview with L’Equipe, French national team coach Frédéric Fauthoux said Wembanyama’s condition is being monitored to see if he can return for the international tournament, which gets … [Read more...] about France Eyes Victor Wembanyama For EuroBasket
Hawks Notes: Young, LeVert, Daniels, Capela
A year ago, there was trade speculation regarding Trae Young, but the Hawks now seem committed to him as the veteran leader of an inexperienced roster. Young, who’s in his seventh year with Atlanta, talked about his situation in an interview with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, saying it’s “not new territory.” “People probably know that this isn’t the first time I’ve been a part … [Read more...] about Hawks Notes: Young, LeVert, Daniels, Capela