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 Williams would be playing in his first game since the Hornets-Lakers trade was rescinded after he failed to pass Los Angeles’ physical due to “multiple issues.”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It’s been a week since the trade sending Mark Williams to the Lakers was rescinded, and he still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.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
Adam Silver Discusses Doncic Trade, Other Topics In All-Star Press Conference
NBA commissioner Adam Silver was as surprised as anyone when news broke that Luka Doncic had been traded to the Lakers two weeks ago, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. At his annual All-Star Weekend press conference, Silver said he wasn’t given advance notice from anyone about the deal. He also refused to second guess the Mavericks, who have received an enormous … [Read more...] about Adam Silver Discusses Doncic Trade, Other Topics In All-Star Press Conference
Hornets Waive Two-Way Player Isaiah Wong
The Hornets have waived two-way player Isaiah Wong, according to a team press release. Wong appeared in 20 games with the Hornets this season, averaging 6.0 points, 1.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.3 minutes per game. Wong, who also appeared in six G League games this season, signed a two-way contract with the Hornets on Dec. 2. At that time, he agreed to a two-year deal … [Read more...] about Hornets Waive Two-Way Player Isaiah Wong