In an ironic twist, Hornets center Mark Williams is listed as probable to play against the Lakers on Wednesday, Charlotte’s PR department tweets. Williams would be playing in his first game since the Hornets-Lakers trade was rescinded after he failed to pass Los Angeles’ physical due to “multiple issues.” The probable status is due to “return to play reconditioning.” The Lakers … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Williams, Russell, Suggs, Banchero, Knicks
Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Sixers rookie Justin Edwards sprained his left ankle during a post-All-Star practice this week, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The injury will cost Edwards at least a couple games. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link), the 21-year-old has been ruled out for Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday vs. Brooklyn. The plan is for … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Edwards, Knicks, Turner, Wade, Thomas, LaMelo
Knicks Notes: Robinson, Anunoby, McBride, Hart, Towns, Shamet
The return of Mitchell Robinson and OG Anunoby to today’s practice gave the Knicks a fully healthy roster for the first time all season, writes Peter Botte of The New York Post. This was Robinson’s first time participating in a full practice with contact since undergoing offseason ankle surgery, while Anunoby missed the last five games before the All-Star break with a sprained … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Robinson, Anunoby, McBride, Hart, Towns, Shamet
Knicks Notes: Towns, All-Star Break, Achiuwa, Robinson
The pressure of playing in New York hasn’t affected Karl-Anthony Towns, who’s in the midst of the best season of his career, writes James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Headed to his fifth All-Star Game this weekend, Towns is likely to be an All-NBA selection for the third time and should get some MVP consideration, Edwards adds. Towns has changed the trajectory of the Knicks’ … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Towns, All-Star Break, Achiuwa, Robinson
Atlantic Notes: Celtics All-Star Bid, Claxton, Russell, Watford, Dadiet
The Celtics’ bid for an All-Star Game remains under consideration even though the team is up for sale, Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe reports. The All-Star Game hasn’t been held in Boston since 1964. Their bid had been put on hold as the league determines other scheduling commitments, Washburn adds. With the refurbishing of Boston’s TD Garden and the construction of … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Celtics All-Star Bid, Claxton, Russell, Watford, Dadiet