Wizards two-way guard Jared Butler is stepping up in recent games and he’s impressed each time he’s gotten a chance at extended minutes this season, The Washington Post’s Varun Shankar observes. Over the past three games, Butler is averaging 19.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists while finishing with a positive plus/minus in three Washington losses. He scored season highs of … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Butler, Kispert, Banchero, Hornets
Lakers Notes: Vincent, Finney-Smith, Vanderbilt, Wildfire
Even though the Lakers lost by 21 points at Dallas Tuesday night, the return of Gabe Vincent provided some good news, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Vincent sat out the previous four games with a strained left oblique he suffered December 28. Although he went scoreless in 24 minutes, coach J.J. Redick was happy to have Vincent back on the court. “Have missed … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Vincent, Finney-Smith, Vanderbilt, Wildfire
Heat Expect Jimmy Butler To Play If He Isn’t Traded
The Heat expect Jimmy Butler to resume playing after his seven-game suspension is over if he hasn’t been traded by then, a source close to the situation tells Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Management isn’t willing to let Butler stay away from the team and collect the remainder of his $48.8MM salary, Chiang adds. Chiang’s source also says Miami has engaged in trade talks … [Read more...] about Heat Expect Jimmy Butler To Play If He Isn’t Traded
Kemba Walker Discusses His Role On The Hornets’ Coaching Staff
Hornets legend Kemba Walker talks to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer about why he decided to join Charles Lee’s coaching staff after ending his playing career in July. … [Read more...] about Kemba Walker Discusses His Role On The Hornets’ Coaching Staff
Southeast Notes: Suggs, Johnson, Wallace, Ball, Miller
Magic starting guard Jalen Suggs missed Sunday’s game against Utah due to a lower back strain. He seems certain to sit out their road game against the Knicks on Monday as well, according to coach Jamahl Mosley. “Backs can be tricky. So, it’s like on and off a little bit. He’s just going to continue to be evaluated over these next few days,” he told Jason Beede of the Orlando … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Suggs, Johnson, Wallace, Ball, Miller