During recent training, Vince Williams Jr. experienced pain in his left shin. Subsequent imaging revealed a stress reaction in the upper portion of his tibia. Williams will be reevaluated in approximately four weeks and is expected to make a full recovery.
In 52 games last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams averaged 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 27.6 minutes. Williams was the 47th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft out of VCU.
The Utah Jazz have exercised the option on head coach Will Hardy’s contract. The 36-year-old is entering his third season with the Jazz and is currently the second youngest head coach in the NBA.
“Will has done a great job of guiding our program and instilling the right values and competitive habits with our young group,” said Jazz general manager Justin Zanik. “The organization looks forward to developing with Will as we strive for long-term success through strategic and deliberate growth.”
Aaron Gordon becomes eligible to sign up to a four-year contract extension with the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Gordon is represented by agent Calvin Andrews.
“I really love this organization,” Gordon said at the team’s media day. “I love the players on this team. I love the coaching staff. So I hope we get it done. It seems like it’s moving forward in the right direction. So I’m excited. I’m excited hopefully to be extended and to stay with this organization.”
The Nuggets acquired Gordon ahead of the 2021 trade deadline and then signed an extension in September worth $92 million over four seasons. Gordon has a player option for the 25-26 season.
“Hopefully we have some productive talks with his representation, and we’re able to find a deal that we’re both satisfied with,” general manager Calvin Booth said. “He’s been an integral part of what we’ve done. And we’d like to keep him here for a long time.”
