Hornets wing Kon Knueppel, one of the early frontrunners for Rookie of the Year, suffered a right ankle injury late in the second quarter of Friday’s game in Orlando and was ruled out for the second half of the eventual win, the team announced (via Twitter). Knueppel appeared to come down on Desmond Bane‘s foot after contesting a floater near the basket, causing him to roll his … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Knueppel, Sengun, Fox, Davis, Adebayo
Anthony Davis Suffers Groin Injury Thursday
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis experienced right groin spasms early in the second quarter of Thursday’s contest at Golden State and will not return, the team announced (via Twitter). Davis’ injury may not be serious, as the Mavericks reportedly told ESPN’s Malika Andrews (Twitter link) that the 10-time All-Star is being held out due to an “abundance of caution.” The spasms … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Suffers Groin Injury Thursday
And-Ones: Gortman, Bamba, All-Value Team, TV Ratings
Multiple college coaches have reached out to Jazian Gortman‘s camp to see if the 22-year-old guard, who has been playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, would have interest in playing NCAA ball, tweets Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. Gortman was part of the Overtime Elite program in 2022/23, went undrafted in 2023, and has spent multiple years since then playing in the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Gortman, Bamba, All-Value Team, TV Ratings
Southwest Notes: Zion, Flagg, G. Jackson, Small, Spurs
The Pelicans‘ surprising five-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday in Cleveland, but the team still got some positive news, as forward Zion Williamson played in both games of a back-to-back set for the first time in 14 months, writes Rod Walker of NOLA.com (subscription required). Williamson, who last played in a back-to-back in October 2024, logged 21 minutes vs. the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, Flagg, G. Jackson, Small, Spurs
Trade Rumors: Sexton, Wolves, Pelicans, Hawks, Bagley
Although the Hornets are willing to discuss potential trades, they still hope they can contend for a play-in spot and aren’t looking to simply sell off veterans, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Fischer, veteran guard Collin Sexton and his expiring $19MM contract looks like Charlotte’s most logical trade candidate. Minnesota is one team that … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Sexton, Wolves, Pelicans, Hawks, Bagley