Mark Williams will miss all of training camp due to a strained tendon in his left foot, the Charlotte Hornets announced. Willams suffered the injury during a workout on Thursday. Williams, who will miss the start of preseason, will be re-evaluated in two weeks. … [Read more...] about Mark Williams Out For Training Camp With Left Foot Injury
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Knicks Closing In On Trade For Karl-Anthony Towns
The Timberwolves and Knicks are close to completing a blockbuster deal that will send Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. The Knicks’ package will center around Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski. Krawczynski adds (via Twitter) that Keita Bates-Diop is headed from New York to Minnesota too. Minnesota is also receiving … [Read more...] about Knicks Closing In On Trade For Karl-Anthony Towns
Ramona Shelburne: Julius Randle has spent the summer rehabilitating from season-ending shoulder surgery. He and the Knicks had not made progress on a contract extension this summer, sources said, essentially signaling the Knicks willingness to trade him. Talks between the teams had taken place all summer, but picked up steam in the last few days when Charlotte was brought in as … [Read more...] about
Fantasy Basketball: Dynasty league tips and strategies
Noah Rubin gives dynasty managers a few tricks to help them be more successful. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball: Dynasty league tips and strategies
Southeast Notes: Bryant, Wizards, Williams, Bridges
Trading newly re-signed big man Thomas Bryant isn’t an option for the Heat at present, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscriber-only link). The 27-year-old big man doesn’t become trade-eligible until December 15, when most players signed to new contracts this offseason can be dealt. Bryant inked a one-year, $2.1MM veteran’s minimum deal to return to … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bryant, Wizards, Williams, Bridges