Hornets starting center Nick Richards will be sidelined for multiple weeks due to a right first rib cartilage fracture, the team announced in a press release. An MRI revealed the extent of the injury. He suffered it during an on-court collision in the first half against the Celtics on Friday. Richards will be evaluated on an every other week basis to monitor progress toward a … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Nick Richards Out Indefinitely With Rib Fracture
Hornets Notes: G. Williams, M. Williams, Miller, Richards
Hornets coach Charles Lee talked about the need to develop “emotional maturity” following a late-game skirmish in Friday’s loss to Boston, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The altercation started when Grant Williams ran into former teammate Jayson Tatum while the Celtics were pushing the ball up court (Twitter video link from NBC Sports Boston). Williams was … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: G. Williams, M. Williams, Miller, Richards
Veteran Guard D.J. Augustin Retires
Longtime NBA guard D.J. Augustin has decided to retire as a player, he announced Sunday on Instagram. “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long,” Augustin wrote in part. “Basketball has been more than a sport, it has been a journey filled with unforgettable memories, friendships, lessons and experiences beyond the court. … I’m grateful … [Read more...] about Veteran Guard D.J. Augustin Retires
Southeast Notes: Da Silva, Daniels, Mann, Sarr
Although the Magic are devastated by the oblique injury that will sideline rising star Paolo Banchero for the foreseeable future, the team has managed to find one silver lining, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel, who writes that first-round pick Tristan Da Silva is has gotten the opportunity to play a role with Banchero on the shelf. After four straight DNP-CDs, … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Da Silva, Daniels, Mann, Sarr
Celtics Notes: Brown, Tatum, Queta, Lee
A hip flexor issue that forced Celtics guard Jaylen Brown to miss Saturday’s game has been bothering him for several weeks, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. Brown sat out the second game of a back-to-back in Charlotte after playing 37 minutes Friday night. An MRI two weeks ago revealed that it’s a strain and showed fluid in the affected area, and Brown plans to have … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Brown, Tatum, Queta, Lee