Basketball

The Spurs‘ Carter Bryant, the Lakers‘ Jaxson Hayes, the Heat‘s Keshad Johnson and the Magic‘s Jase Richardson have been named the participants in the All-Star Slam Dunk competition, the league announced in a press release. It will be held next Saturday at the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome. All four players will be making their event debuts. Richardson, a rookie guard, does have a … [Read more...] about NBA Announces Competitors For Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars All-Star Events

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson received NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week recognition for games played between Monday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 8. The league announced the honor today, marking Johnson's second weekly award this season after previously winning on Nov. 17. San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle earned the Western Conference distinction after leading … [Read more...] about Stephon Castle, Jalen Johnson Named NBA Players Of Week 16

The defensive display in Monday night's loss to the Timberwolves made it clear that Dyson Daniels is the Hawks' most impactful player. … [Read more...] about Hawks prove they need Dyson Daniels more than ever after embarrassing defeat

New Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga will be reevaluated after the All-Star break due to the bone bruise in his left knee, the team announced today (Twitter link via Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks). The 23-year-old hyperextended his left knee in a January 22 loss to Dallas, which turned out to be his final game with Golden State. Kuminga was traded to Atlanta along with Buddy … [Read more...] about Hawks’ Jonathan Kuminga Out Through All-Star Break