Heat center Bam Adebayo hasn’t played since November 5 due to a toe injury, but he could be back in action Wednesday. He’s listed as questionable to play against Golden State, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel tweets. Miami has posted a 4-2 record in his absence. Here’s more from the Southeast Division: Paolo Banchero will miss his third consecutive game on Tuesday due to a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Adebayo, Banchero, Mann, Wizards, Alexander-Walker
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Jalen Johnson, Nikola Jokic Named NBA Players Of Week 4
Jalen Johnson and Nikola Jokic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 4. Johnson averaged 24.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 9.3 assists as the Atlanta Hawks went 4-0. Jokic averaged 39.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists as the Denver Nuggets went 3-0. Jokic scored 55 points in a win last week against the Los Angeles Clippers to highlight his strong play. … [Read more...] about Jalen Johnson, Nikola Jokic Named NBA Players Of Week 4
Hawks quickly realizing harsh truth about Trae Young and championship basketball
Without Trae Young, the Hawks have played at an elite level on both sides of the floor. How will they adjust to his arrival later this season? Will they remain a more by-committee offense, or elect to return to heliocentric basketball? … [Read more...] about Hawks quickly realizing harsh truth about Trae Young and championship basketball
Inside the Atlanta Hawks 4-Game Win Streak
The Atlanta Hawks have shocked a lot of people since Trae Young went down with a sprained MCL in his right knee. They own an 8-5 record, a four-game win streak, and sit fifth in the Eastern Conference, despite Young playing only five games. Three of the four wins came off the backs of incredible defensive performances. Career-best offensive games from Jalen Johnson, Onyeka … [Read more...] about Inside the Atlanta Hawks 4-Game Win Streak
Are The Hawks Better Without Trae Young? Why The Answer Is No
Are the Hawks better without Trae Young? The question surfaces after short win streaks or a hot shooting night; however, context and sample size still matter. In practice, Atlanta’s offense, spacing, and ceiling rise when its best creator plays. His pull-up gravity stretches coverage, his pick-and-roll reads generate efficient shots, and his late-clock playmaking prevents empty … [Read more...] about Are The Hawks Better Without Trae Young? Why The Answer Is No