The Hornets won’t have their starting center available for the season opener. Mark Williams has been ruled out while he continues to rehab a left foot injury, the team’s PR department tweets. Williams has returned to on-court activity, so he should be back in action soon. We have more from the Southeast Division: Hornets first-year coach Charles Lee says he’s ready to get the … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Lee, Johnson, McClung
Hornets Claim Jared Rhoden, Convert Him To Two-Way Deal
5:29pm: The Hornets confirmed in a press release that they’ve claimed Rhoden and converted his Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal. 4:42pm: The Hornets have claimed Jared Rhoden off waivers, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. He is expected to have his Exhibit 10 contract converted into a two-way deal, Scotto adds. The Raptors placed Rhoden on waivers over the weekend. He … [Read more...] about Hornets Claim Jared Rhoden, Convert Him To Two-Way Deal
And-Ones: Role Players, Mays, JTA, Dekker, Breakout Candidates
Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell is an example of a solid role player on a reasonable contract who has risen in prominence due to the roster building restrictions of the new CBA, as Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic details. McConnell signed a four-year, $45MM extension this offseason, though only the first two years are fully guaranteed. “I’ve played the same way, I feel … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Role Players, Mays, JTA, Dekker, Breakout Candidates
Can Tidjane Salaun Earn Rotation Minutes As A Rookie?
Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer examines rookie Tidjane Salaun‘s chances of earning a spot in the Hornets‘ rotation. … [Read more...] about Can Tidjane Salaun Earn Rotation Minutes As A Rookie?
Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
The deadline for teams to sign players to rookie scale contract extensions falls on Monday and will force several clubs to make tough decisions. The Warriors have two players under consideration for rookie scale extensions: Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. As we relayed Friday evening, Moody appears more likely than Kuminga to receive an extension by Monday. Moody is in line … [Read more...] about Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually