Kevin Chouinard: Hawks say Dewayne Dedmon underwent a non-surgical procedure to address right elbow pain earlier today. He will miss the next three games (BKN, POR, MEM), will be re-evaluated on Monday and his status will be updated as appropriate. … [Read more...] about
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Sarah K. Spencer: Lloyd Pierce said Kevin Huerter is dealing with a groin injury. … [Read more...] about
Pierce is one of seven African-American head coaches in the NBA, and the roll call was quite easy when he was prompted: Doc Rivers, Alvin Gentry, Nate McMillan, Dwane Casey, J.B. Bickerstaff and Monty Williams. That number may seem paltry, considering there are 30 teams and around 75 percent of the players are black, but it’s better than the other major professions sports, … [Read more...] about
Sarah K. Spencer: Trae Young was home sick today, Lloyd Pierce said. … [Read more...] about
Trae Young blocks 7-foot Mo Bamba at rim (video)
Trae Young might be the NBA's worst defender. … [Read more...] about Trae Young blocks 7-foot Mo Bamba at rim (video)
Three Things to Know: Joel Embiid goes down, no “next man up” in Philadelphia
Philadelphia went into 16-win Cleveland on Wednesday night and lost in a way that has summed up a disappointing season. … [Read more...] about Three Things to Know: Joel Embiid goes down, no “next man up” in Philadelphia
The plan is still to re-evaluate Capela March 4. He’ll be out for a while longer, with Pierce adding he’d be surprised if Capela returns for the Hawks’ games in Washington March 6 and in Memphis March 7. Pierce had originally guessed Capela would miss 7-10 games coming out of the All-Star break (the Hawks’ 11th post-All Star break game is a home game vs. the Knicks March 11), … [Read more...] about
Sarah K. Spencer: 6-foot-1 Trae Young on blocking 7-foot-1 Mo Bamba, who also happens to be his close friend: “That’s my dog. Mo’s my guy so I’m gonna be talking trash with him all the time now… I’m definitely going to be talking about this one for a long, long time.” … [Read more...] about
Clint Capela Makes Progress, Return Date Still Uncertain
Clint Capela Makes Progress, Return Date Still UncertainSpeaking to reporters before tonight’s game, Hornets coach James Borrego pledged his support for Malik Monk, who has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of the NBA’s anti-drug program, relays Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. Borrego said he hasn’t talked with Monk since the suspension was announced … [Read more...] about Clint Capela Makes Progress, Return Date Still Uncertain