The Atlanta Hawks have signed center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract. The 7-foot center joins Atlanta after appearing in 13 games with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies this season. Koloko has averaged 2.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 block in 15.5 minutes across his 13 appearances this season, making two starts. Selected by the Toronto Raptors with the 33rd … [Read more...] about Hawks Sign Christian Koloko To Two-Way Contract
Raptors Showed Interest In Trae Young, Could Target Ja Morant At Trade Deadline
The Toronto Raptors expressed meaningful interest in Trae Young before his trade from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards and have now emerged as a potential destination for Ja Morant as the Memphis Grizzlies explore his market, sources said. Toronto was one of only two teams beyond Washington to engage in substantive discussions regarding Young before he was dealt to … [Read more...] about Raptors Showed Interest In Trae Young, Could Target Ja Morant At Trade Deadline
Anthony Davis Avoids Surgery, Could Return In Six Weeks After Hand Specialist Visit
Anthony Davis will not require surgery to repair ligament damage in his left hand and could return to action in approximately six weeks, avoiding what was initially expected to be a season-ending procedure. Earlier Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Davis was expected to undergo surgery and miss several months, but the 10-time All-Star received more encouraging news … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Avoids Surgery, Could Return In Six Weeks After Hand Specialist Visit
Onsi Saleh Says Hawks’ Young Core’s Emergence Drove Trae Young Trade
Atlanta Hawks general manager Onsi Saleh explained the reasoning behind trading four-time All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards in his first media availability since the deal. He emphasized the team's philosophy of acting quickly on favorable trades and praised the emergence of young core players. The trade sent Young to Washington for 34-year-old guard CJ McCollum and … [Read more...] about Onsi Saleh Says Hawks’ Young Core’s Emergence Drove Trae Young Trade
Trae Young Could Sign Two-Year Extension With Wizards
Trae Young could get a two-year extension from the Washington Wizards, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Young currently has a $49 million player option for next season. It was reported earlier this week that the Wizards will re-evaluate Young and take a cautious approach to his availability for the rest of this season. The Wizards have a top-8 protected pick for the … [Read more...] about Trae Young Could Sign Two-Year Extension With Wizards