The NBA has postponed Thursday’s matchup between the Hornets and Lakers due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the league announced today in a press release. The game will be rescheduled at a later date. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, who first reported the news of the postponement, several members of the Lakers organization have been impacted by the fires, … [Read more...] about NBA Postpones Thursday’s Hornets-Lakers Game
Cap Observations: Bucks/Apron, Hornets’ Trade Chips, Nets’ Cap Room
It hasn't exactly been a quiet start to 2025 on the NBA rumor mill, as Jimmy Butler's trade request has led to plenty of speculation about where the Heat star could land and how a potential deal could impact the rest of the market. But it may still be a couple more weeks before the in-season trade market truly heats up ahead of the February 6 deadline. In the meantime, we're … [Read more...] about Cap Observations: Bucks/Apron, Hornets’ Trade Chips, Nets’ Cap Room
Southeast Notes: Williams, Wizards, Brogdon, Risacher
Mark Williams has firmly reestablished himself as the Hornets‘ starting center after returning from injuries that kept him out of action for nearly a full calendar year, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Williams was dominant in Sunday’s loss at Phoenix, posting 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and a block. Most of that damage came in the first half when he … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Wizards, Brogdon, Risacher
Suns, Hornets Have Discussed Nick Richards, Jusuf Nurkic
The Suns and Hornets have had discussions about the idea of a trade that would send Jusuf Nurkic and draft capital to Charlotte and Nick Richards to Phoenix, confirms John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter links). The talks, described as “ongoing” by Gambadoro, were first reported by Evan Sidery of Forbes (Twitter link), who referred to them as “preliminary.” Nurkic has … [Read more...] about Suns, Hornets Have Discussed Nick Richards, Jusuf Nurkic
Southeast Notes: Rozier, Johnson, Jaquez, Banchero, Williams
Terry Rozier is waiting on his three-point luck to turn around, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald writes. A career 36.3% shooter, Rozier is connecting on just 33.2% during his Heat tenure, including 29.2% this season. “I shoot the same every year. It will work for me. It’s just ups and downs,” Rozier said. “Once it starts clicking, it’s going to start clicking. I don’t care … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Rozier, Johnson, Jaquez, Banchero, Williams