The Rookie of the Year race is still wide open, but Hawks guard Trae Young believes teammate Zaccharie Risacher should be the favorite, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The top pick in last year’s draft has been given more responsibility than some of his competitors, becoming an instant starter for a team that appears headed to the play-in … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Top Players May Get More Rest
Rivals Expect Hornets To Revisit Mark Williams Trade Market In Offseason
Some rival executives around the NBA expect the Hornets to reopen trade talks on center Mark Williams and explore the market for him again this summer, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). [RELATED: Active Offseason On Tap For Hornets?] Charlotte agreed to a trade last month that would have sent Williams to the Lakers in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Cam … [Read more...] about Rivals Expect Hornets To Revisit Mark Williams Trade Market In Offseason
Eastern Notes: Ball, Turner, Vucevic, Agbaji, Raptors
Hornets head coach Charles Lee heaps a lot of praise on his star player LaMelo Ball. However, there are areas where Ball can continue to grow, he told Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer. “The goal for him is to continue to get better every day and I think try to work on his leadership,” Lee said. “But outside of the leadership, just being a great two-way player on both … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Ball, Turner, Vucevic, Agbaji, Raptors
Active Offseason On Tap For Hornets?
Although the trade was later voided by the Lakers, the fact that the Hornets were willing to move center Mark Williams at last month’s deadline raised eyebrows around the NBA, according to Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN (Insider link), who say that some rival teams are wondering if Charlotte will be open to making significant roster changes this offseason. “There may … [Read more...] about Active Offseason On Tap For Hornets?
Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett To 10-Day Contract
The Hornets have officially signed guard Marcus Garrett to a 10-day contract, the team announced today in a press release. Charlotte doesn’t have an open spot on its 15-man roster but continues to qualify for a hardship exception because the club has four players who have missed at least three consecutive games and are expected to remain sidelined for at least two more weeks — … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett To 10-Day Contract