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
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Hawks Waive Eli Ndiaye From Two-Way Deal
The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on two-way forward Eli Ndiaye. Ndiaye appeared in nine games (seven starts) with the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League, averaging 8.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.2 minutes. The 6-8 forward was signed by the Hawks to a two-way contract on July 3, 2025. … [Read more...] about Hawks Waive Eli Ndiaye From Two-Way Deal
It took Kristaps Porzingis just 17 minutes to prove Trae Young isn’t the problem
The Hawks' December woes are completely unrelated to Trae Young, as Kristaps Porzingis proved in his first game back. … [Read more...] about It took Kristaps Porzingis just 17 minutes to prove Trae Young isn’t the problem
Kristaps Porzingis Ready For Action After 10-Game Absence
Kristaps Porzingis is not on the Hawks’ injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Timberwolves, Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks tweets. He’s been out for 10 games due to an unspecified illness. Overall, he has missed 14 of the past 15 contests with the ailment. After his lone game earlier this month, Porzingis admitted he was frustrated by the illness, which he said wasn’t … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Ready For Action After 10-Game Absence
Hawks’ injury report gives fans hope as they look to break seven-game losing streak
The Hawks finally have some positive momentum to grab a statement win on New Year's Eve. With the role players shooting well and the stars back, Atlanta could soar up the standings. … [Read more...] about Hawks’ injury report gives fans hope as they look to break seven-game losing streak
