Since Phoenix acquired Nick Richards from Charlotte earlier this month, most of the focus has been on how the big man is helping the Suns. But the deal has also had a positive effect on the Hornets, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, who says veteran swingman Josh Okogie has been just what the team needs. Okogie set new personal season highs with 16 points … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Okogie, Butler, Hawks, Bitadze
Southeast Notes: Okongwu, Young, Johnson, Poole, Smith Jr.
In the three games leading up to his promotion to the starting lineup, Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu averaged 18.3 points and 15.7 rebounds. According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, his call-up to the opening five was a reward for his strong play and an opportunity to see what he could do as a starter. Okongwu is seen as part of Atlanta’s young core headlined by Jalen Johnson, … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Okongwu, Young, Johnson, Poole, Smith Jr.
Brandon Miller Out For Season Following Wrist Surgery
Hornets wing Brandon Miller will miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season after undergoing successful surgery to repair the torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, the team announced in a press release. The No. 2 overall pick of the 2023 draft, Miller was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 2023/24 after a debut season which saw him finish third in Rookie of the Year … [Read more...] about Brandon Miller Out For Season Following Wrist Surgery
Eighteen More Players Become Trade-Eligible
Today is Wednesday, January 15, which means that a total of 18 players who signed free agent contracts meeting specific criteria this past offseason are now eligible to be traded. Most offseason signees became trade-eligible on December 15, but players who met the following criteria were ineligible to be moved for an extra month: The player re-signed with his previous team. He … [Read more...] about Eighteen More Players Become Trade-Eligible
Stein’s Latest: Butler, Beal, Okogie, C. Johnson, Mavericks
Jimmy Butler‘s return from his seven-game suspension hasn’t changed the Heat‘s desire to work out a trade before the February 6 deadline, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Butler was back in the starting lineup and played 33 and 28 minutes as Miami split a pair of weekend games, but concerns remain that the relationship will continue to … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Butler, Beal, Okogie, C. Johnson, Mavericks