Luke Kennard had one of his best outings of the 2025/26 campaign in Wednesday’s victory over Minnesota, recording 15 points, six rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes off the bench. However, the veteran shooting guard admits his performance so far with the Hawks hasn’t been up to his typical standard, according to Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Kennard, Pacers, Martin, Hall
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RayJ Dennis, Hawks Sign Two-Way Contract
The Atlanta Hawks signed guard RayJ Dennis to a two-way contract. Dennis fills the open two-way spot that was created when Atlanta waived Eli John Ndiaye from his two-way deal. Dennis has previously played for the Indiana Pacers and LA Clippers on two-way deals this season. Overall, the 6-foot-2 guard has appeared in 14 NBA games and averaged 4.6 points per game. In seven G … [Read more...] about RayJ Dennis, Hawks Sign Two-Way Contract
Jalen Johnson joins legendary company after historic December performance
Jalen Johnson made history with his scorching-hot December. … [Read more...] about Jalen Johnson joins legendary company after historic December performance
Best Fits For Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance Among Lottery Teams
Despite starting the college season late due to his ACL recovery, Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance recently made his debut. In that game, Quaintance demonstrated why he is one of the most exciting big men in the 2026 NBA Draft. His combination of athleticism, defensive potential, and sheer production as an 18-year-old sophomore makes him a prospect that NBA teams will … [Read more...] about Best Fits For Kentucky’s Jayden Quaintance Among Lottery Teams
Eastern Notes: Edgecombe, Wizards, Hall, Williams, Cavs
While he has been overshadowed to some extent by former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, Sixers guard VJ Edgecombe has been one of the NBA’s very best rookies so far this season. As Tony Jones of The Athletic writes, Edgecombe is further along his development than anticipated and showed again on Tuesday why Philadelphia made the right call drafting him with the No. … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Edgecombe, Wizards, Hall, Williams, Cavs

