The Hornets have waived Charlie Brown Jr., Harry Giles and Keyontae Johnson, the team confirmed in a press release. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer was first to report the moves (Twitter link). Brown has appeared in 49 regular season games with Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Philadelphia and New York over the course of his four NBA seasons. The 27-year-old was … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Charlie Brown Jr. Among Latest NBA Cuts
Southwest Notes: Doncic, Spurs, Kennard, Rockets, Ingram, Zion
Mavericks star Luka Doncic likely won’t play in the team’s preseason finale vs. Milwaukee on Thursday, head coach Jason Kidd told reporters today. However, Doncic went through a full practice on Wednesday and did “really, really well,” Kidd said, per Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal (Twitter link). Doncic was diagnosed with a left calf contusion during the early days of … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Doncic, Spurs, Kennard, Rockets, Ingram, Zion
Southeast Notes: KCP, Black, Gibson, Hornets, Wizards
The Magic haven’t been major players in free agency in recent years, having focused on building through the draft and re-signing their own players. However, they made a rare splurge over the summer, signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a three-year, $66MM contract. Head coach Jamahl Mosley is pleased with the way Caldwell-Pope is fitting in with the team this fall, writes Jason … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: KCP, Black, Gibson, Hornets, Wizards
Southeast Notes: Daniels, Hawks, Martin, Hornets, Sarr
In his Hawks debut on Tuesday vs. Indiana, third-year guard Dyson Daniels looked like he could form a solid partnership next to Trae Young, writes Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Hawks acquired Daniels from New Orleans this offseason in the Dejounte Murray trade. Known for his strong defense, the 21-year-old Australian recorded 14 points (on 5-of-8 … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Daniels, Hawks, Martin, Hornets, Sarr
Mark Williams Sheds Walking Boot
Mark Williams, who is dealing with a strained tendon in his left foot, no longer needs a walking boot and will be reevaluated before the start of the season, the Hornets announced (via Twitter). Williams was limited to 19 games last season due to a back issue. … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Sheds Walking Boot