Basketball

Alex Sarr has shown impressive growth this season, but until the Wizards‘ game against the Hawks on Tuesday, he was mainly taking those steps forward during losses, writes Varun Shankar for the Washington Post. According to Shankar, Sarr has improved most significantly as a scorer around the rim. Meanwhile, the rim protection and passing that he displayed as a rookie have … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Sarr, Wizards, Porzingis, Hornets

Onyeka Okongwu has been on fire this season and warrants a starting spot. … [Read more...] about Onyeka Okongwu is forcing a massive lineup decision the Hawks tried to delay

While Hawks star Trae Young is making “good progress” in his recovery from a sprained MCL in his right knee, he will miss at least two more weeks, which is the next time he’ll be reevaluated, the team announced in a press release. Young injured his knee in a collision with teammate Mouhamed Gueye in the first quarter of an October 29 game at Brooklyn. He was ruled out for the … [Read more...] about Trae Young Out At Least Two More Weeks With MCL Sprain

Star wing Jaylen Brown is questionable to suit up for the Celtics on Saturday in Minnesota, tweets Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Brown, who has appeared in all 18 of Boston’s games thus far in 2025/26, is dealing with lower back spasms. The 29-year-old has taken on an increased offensive workload with Jayson Tatum out with a torn Achilles tendon. Brown is averaging a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Brown, Nembhard, Porzingis, MPJ, Pelicans

Zaccharie Risacher's fourth quarter minutes indicate the sophomore forward could see increased minutes. … [Read more...] about Zaccharie Risacher has finally earned Quin Snyder’s trust