Franz Wagner doesn’t appear close to returning from the left ankle injury that has kept him on the sidelines for 20 of the Magic‘s past 22 games, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. The fifth-year forward was limited to riding a stationary bike during Wednesday’s shootaround in Miami and was scheduled to do standstill shooting after his teammates left the court. Wagner … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: F. Wagner, Okongwu, Giddey, Kawamura, T. Johnson
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Onyeka Okongwu Suffers Dental Fracture Following Jaylen Brown Elbow
Onyeka Okongwu suffered a dental fracture on Wednesday night against the Boston Celtics after taking an elbow from Jaylen Brown. Okongwu sat out the Hawks' game against the Rockets on Thursday night after missing at least one tooth. Brown clarified that the elbow was unintentional. "Just a basketball play, it's unfortunate ... it wasn't intentional, and I know it's going to be … [Read more...] about Onyeka Okongwu Suffers Dental Fracture Following Jaylen Brown Elbow
Jake Fischer throws cold water on Hawks trade for Giannis
The Atlanta Hawks could put together an enticing offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but only if they want to. … [Read more...] about Jake Fischer throws cold water on Hawks trade for Giannis
Scotto’s Latest: Celtics, Simons, Boucher, Wolves, Knicks, More
Avoiding the luxury tax this season isn’t necessarily a top priority for the Celtics, who have conveyed to rival teams that they’re not looking to attach a first-round pick to Anfernee Simons‘ expiring $27.7MM contract in a cost-cutting move, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Presumably, the Celtics would remain open to the idea of moving Simons and draft compensation for a … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Celtics, Simons, Boucher, Wolves, Knicks, More
Trae Young’s Trade Market Minimal Despite Hawks’ Increased Openness To Deal
The Atlanta Hawks are more open to discussing trades for Trae Young than ever before, but league sources indicate his market is widely considered minimal, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic. Atlanta went 13-9 without Young after he sprained his right MCL in late October but is 0-5 since his return. The Hawks have lost 10 of their past 12 games and seven straight … [Read more...] about Trae Young’s Trade Market Minimal Despite Hawks’ Increased Openness To Deal