Day: November 24, 2024
Sources: Ex-Giant Jones to eye playoff contenderSources: Ex-Giant Jones to eye playoff contender
Barkley: Hoping Jones can find ‘same fresh start’Barkley: Hoping Jones can find ‘same fresh start’
Grant Williams Suffered Torn ACLGrant Williams Suffered Torn ACL
The Charlotte Hornets announced that forward Grant Williams suffered a torn ACL. The injury occurred during the Hornets loss on Saturday at the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams is expected to miss the remainder of this season.
Williams has played in all 16 games for Charlotte this season. He’s started several as a small-ball five for the Hornets. Williams is averaging 10.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game this season.
Charlotte has been ravaged by injuries in their frontcourt. Mark Williams and Nick Richards have missed significant time with injuries, while Miles Bridges has also been in and out of the lineup over the last week. Both Williams and Richards have begun practicing and should return to the lineup soon.
Rockets Prioritizing Development Over Major Trade This SeasonRockets Prioritizing Development Over Major Trade This Season
The Houston Rockets have been linked to superstars Kevin Durant and, more recently, Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade rumors. While the Rockets aren’t disinterested in either star forward, Houston isn’t looking to make a move this season.
The focus for this season is on internal development for their young roster. The Rockets intend to keep that focus, instead of looking to make a major move now.
As Houston moves forward, they intend to prioritize whether any acquisitions fit within the team’s timeline. The Rockets did have eyes on pursuing Donovan Mitchell, as he was seen as young enough to fit with the team’s young core. However, Mitchell came off the board when he signed a max extension to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Timberwolves Not Interested In Trading Donte DiVincenzoTimberwolves Not Interested In Trading Donte DiVincenzo
Chatter arose last week that the Minnesota Timberwolves may have interest in trading guard Donte DiVincenzo. However, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports that the Wolves have zero interest in moving DiVincenzo.
Minnesota acquired the veteran shooting guard as part of the deal that saw the Timberwolves swap Karl-Anthony Towns for Julius Randle. DiVincenzo has gotten off to a very slow start with the Wolves, sparking some to suggest that the team may look at moving him in another deal.
DiVincenzo makes $11.4 million this season, follow by two more seasons for $24.5 million total. That’s an easily tradable number, but Minnesota is likely banking a return to form for the veteran shooter.
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‘Phenomenal’ Pippen Jr. shines in dad’s ex-arena‘Phenomenal’ Pippen Jr. shines in dad’s ex-arena
Big weekend in Columbus: Ohio State proves dominance across the boardBig weekend in Columbus: Ohio State proves dominance across the board
