Hoops Rumors

French teenagers Zaccharie Risacher (Hawks), Alex Sarr (Wizards) and Tidjane Salaün (Hornets), who were selected first, second and sixth overall in June’s draft, have gotten off to slow starts to begin their NBA careers, per John Hollinger of The Athletic. Risacher (.354/.238/.583 shooting line) and Sarr (.297/.238/.833) are struggling with offensive efficiency, while Salaün … [Read more...] about International Notes: French Rookies, Yao, Mannion, Larkin, More

After the Bulls announced on Tuesday that Lonzo Ball has been diagnosed with a sprained right wrist and will be sidelined for at least 10 days, the veteran point guard spoke to reporters on Wednesday about the injury, explaining that it falls between a Grade 1 and Grade 2 sprain, according to Jamal Collier of ESPN. “If I play on it right now while it’s still swollen, it could … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Ball, Holland, Raptors, Hornets, G League

The Magic are off to a strong 3-1 start this season, led by forward Paolo Banchero, who ranks first on the team in points (28.5 PPG) and assists (6.0 APG) and second in rebounds (9.3 RPG). Banchero filled up the stat sheet on Monday in the best game of his career, compiling 50 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists in a narrow home victory over Indiana. The 21-year-old became … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Banchero, Hawks, Kuzma, Coulibaly, Wizards, Hornets

The Hornets announced today in a press release that they’ve exercised their rookie scale team options for the 2025/26 season on three players. Those three players – and their newly guaranteed ’25/26 salaries – are as follows: Brandon Miller (third year, $11,968,800) Mark Williams (fourth year, $6,276,531) Nick Smith Jr. (third year, $2,710,680) Miller, who is currently … [Read more...] about Hornets Exercise Options On Miller, Williams, Smith