The Phoenix Suns “held an audition” in their last game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. They got to see reserve big man Nick Richards, who they reportedly have as one of their trade targets. Nick had only four points this time around. On January 7 though, he helped Charlotte beat Phoenix by scoring 15 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Is he truly a good option for the … [Read more...] about The Phoenix Suns Want Nick Richards Over Jusuf Nurkic
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Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell in line for more minutes
With Tyrese Haliburton dealing with a hamstring injury, Andrew Nembhard and T.J. McConnell are both worth streaming. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell in line for more minutes
Southeast Notes: Williams, Wizards, Brogdon, Risacher
Mark Williams has firmly reestablished himself as the Hornets‘ starting center after returning from injuries that kept him out of action for nearly a full calendar year, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Williams was dominant in Sunday’s loss at Phoenix, posting 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and a block. Most of that damage came in the first half when he … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Williams, Wizards, Brogdon, Risacher
“It’s great. He’s telling us all the right things,” Williams told RG of Lee’s connection to the squad. “He’s preaching to us that we’ve got to keep believing, keep having faith. Obviously, it’s a long season, so a lot of teams could’ve easily rolled over and started to quit by now, but we’re fighting every single night and we’re gonna continue to do that.” … [Read more...] about
LaMelo Ball Shooting Shots At A Rate Not Seen Since Wilt
The Charlotte Hornets currently own one of the league’s worst records in the NBA at 8-27. Barring a miracle, it will be the ninth-straight season that the team will miss the playoffs. While Charlotte’s wins come rather infrequently, they have a player who is averaging just shy of 30 points per contest. That would be 23-year-old LaMelo Ball. The point guard has the ball in his … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Shooting Shots At A Rate Not Seen Since Wilt