Once again, point guard LaMelo Ball struggled to stay on the floor this season due to injuries. Hornets coach Charles Lee believes there’s one way he can improve upon his availability, according to Steve Reed of the Associated Press. “He’s got to get stronger,” Lee said. Ball, who only suited up in 47 games this season, doesn’t run away from that notion. “I definitely agree,” … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Ball, Nurkic, Williams, Peterson, Miller, Bridges, Lee
And-Ones: Wong, 82 Games, Powell, Jamaica, More
After being waived by the Hornets prior to the All-Star break, guard Isaiah Wong signed a rest-of-season contract with the Lithuanian team Zalgiris Kaunas in February. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links), Wong has since agreed to extend his relationship with Zalgiris, though his new deal comes with opt-out potential. As agent Darrell Comer explains to … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Wong, 82 Games, Powell, Jamaica, More
Southeast Notes: Magic, Hornets’ Offseason, Heat Loss, Wizards’ Process
The Magic clinched home court in all potential play-in games by defeating the Celtics on Wednesday. In the process, they also clinched the Southeast Division title, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel writes. Orlando still needs to win a play-in game to clinch an official postseason slot, but it’s still an impressive feat for a team that endured varying lengthy injuries to … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Magic, Hornets’ Offseason, Heat Loss, Wizards’ Process
Hornets Notes: Simpson, Wells, Salaün, Flagg, G. Williams
Hornets guard KJ Simpson took to social media (Twitter links) to profusely apologize to Jaylen Wells, who was taken off the court on a stretcher and sustained a broken right wrist after being fouled by Simpson while he was in the air going up for a dunk (YouTube link). Simpson was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul upon review. “My prayers are with @jaylen_wells, I know we already … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Simpson, Wells, Salaün, Flagg, G. Williams
Grizzlies Rookie Jaylen Wells Suffers Broken Wrist After Fall
8:42pm: Wells has a broken right wrist, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Wells is able to move his extremities and will continue to receive medical care. 8:19pm: Grizzlies rookie forward Jaylen Wells was taken off the court on a stretcher on Tuesday after a hard fall while getting fouled on a dunk late in the first half at Charlotte, according to ESPN. Wells was fouled from … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Rookie Jaylen Wells Suffers Broken Wrist After Fall