Sixers stars Paul George (left knee bone bruise) and Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) will remain out for the team’s game on Wednesday vs. Houston, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer relays (Twitter link). While George was a partial participant in Tuesday’s practice, Embiid, Kyle Lowry (right hip strain), and Caleb Martin (low back soreness) didn’t take part … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: George, Embiid, Anunoby, Boucher
New York Notes: Nets Injuries, Martin, Fernandez, Anunoby
The Nets are riddled with injuries heading into their game at Golden State on Monday. Noah Clowney and Dorian Finney-Smith are nursing ankle sprains, while Day’Ron Sharpe (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (lower back injury management) are also sitting out, Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. Clowney rolled his ankle during the fourth quarter of Brooklyn’s game against … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Nets Injuries, Martin, Fernandez, Anunoby
New York Notes: Simmons, Thibodeau, West Coast Trip, Towns
The Nets want Ben Simmons to be a bigger factor on offense but it’s not happening. Simmons, who is in the final year of his contract, is averaging 5.4 points and 6.6 assists in 24.6 minutes per game. On Friday, Simmons contributed only two points and four assists in 26 minutes against Philadelphia. “That’s the normal minutes he’s played. Again, we need him to rebound, we need … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Simmons, Thibodeau, West Coast Trip, Towns
Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Claxton, Barnes, Embiid
Ben Simmons can expect the same reception he usually gets when the Nets travel to Philadelphia tonight, but it’s unlikely to affect him, writes Dan Martin of The New York Post. Simmons, who called the hostile reaction “funny” during his last trip to Philly in February, is finally healthy and contributing on a regular basis, Martin notes. He had 10 points and nine rebounds in … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Claxton, Barnes, Embiid
Atlantic Notes: McCain, Maxey, Hart, Payne, Nets
Sixers rookie Jared McCain initially broke through with a string of impressive performances earlier this month when Tyrese Maxey was sidelined due to a hamstring strain. However, McCain has shown since Maxey returned that he can remain productive alongside Philadelphia’s starting point guard. In Friday’s victory over Brooklyn, McCain racked up 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: McCain, Maxey, Hart, Payne, Nets