Coach Charles Lee said Mark Williams is back to being the Hornets‘ starting center after his trade to the Lakers was rescinded (Twitter video link from Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer). Jusuf Nurkic, who was acquired from Phoenix at the deadline, will be the primary backup, pushing Moussa Diabate back to third string. Diabate started the last three games and recently signed … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Will Start At Center, With Jusuf Nurkic As The Primary Backup
And-Ones: 2025 FAs, College Jobs, MCW, WNBA, More
A series of contract extensions have depleted the star-level talent in the NBA’s 2025 free agent class, but there will still be some notable names to watch this summer, as Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report and ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Insider link) detail. Both Pincus and Marks have longtime NBA stars LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden atop their lists of 2025 free agents, … [Read more...] about And-Ones: 2025 FAs, College Jobs, MCW, WNBA, More
Eastern Notes: Williams, Russell, Suggs, Banchero, Knicks
In an ironic twist, Hornets center Mark Williams is listed as probable to play against the Lakers on Wednesday, Charlotte’s PR department tweets. Williams would be playing in his first game since the Hornets-Lakers trade was rescinded after he failed to pass Los Angeles’ physical due to “multiple issues.” The probable status is due to “return to play reconditioning.” The Lakers … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Williams, Russell, Suggs, Banchero, Knicks
Hornets Sign Wendell Moore To Two-Way Deal
The Hornets have signed Wendell Moore Jr. to a two-way contract, the team’s PR department tweets. Moore appeared in 20 games this season with the Pistons this season, posting 3.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 11.0 minutes per contest. Detroit waived him on Feb. 6 to clear a roster spot during the week of the trade deadline. He was originally selected by the Mavericks … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Wendell Moore To Two-Way Deal
Southeast Notes: Williams, Nurkic, Baugh, Black, Da Silva, Sarr
It’s been a week since the trade sending Mark Williams to the Lakers was rescinded, and he still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Charlotte played three road games since L.A. decided to void the deal due to the results of Williams’ physical, and Boone believes Hornets officials are giving him time to adjust to the shock of … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Nurkic, Baugh, Black, Da Silva, Sarr