Veteran official Bill Kennedy, noted for his entertaining explanations during coaches challenges, left the court in a wheelchair on Friday after suffering an apparent right leg injury during the first quarter of the Sixers–Magic game, according to The Associated Press. Kennedy started limping as he was running down the court during a Sixers fast break. He was seen hopping on … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Kennedy, Morris, Draft, All-Star Voting, 65-Game Rule
Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Bamba, Knicks, Simons, Walker
The Pacers signed Tony Bradley to a 10-day deal on Thursday just three days after releasing him from his non-guaranteed contract, but it doesn’t sound as if the Raptors will go the same route with Mo Bamba. Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, who speculated after Toronto waived Bamba on Tuesday that he could return on a 10-day deal, says the Raptors considered that possibility but … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Raptors, Bamba, Knicks, Simons, Walker
Injury Notes: Oubre, Watford, Vincent, LeBron, Wemby, Harden, More
The Sixers are expected to get a pair of forwards back from injuries on Wednesday vs. Washington, having upgraded Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford to probable after they participated in today’s shootaround, tweets Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Oubre has been out since November 14 due to a left knee sprain, while Watford – who has been recovering from a left … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Oubre, Watford, Vincent, LeBron, Wemby, Harden, More
Sixers Notes: Healthy Starters, Embiid, Maxey, Edgecombe
Improved health is turning the Sixers into a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic. During a three-game road winning streak that moved Philadelphia to within three games of second place, the biggest news surrounding the team is that Joel Embiid and Paul George were both in the starting lineup for all three contests. They’re pairing … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Healthy Starters, Embiid, Maxey, Edgecombe
Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record during the week of December 29 to January 4. This the first time Avdija has earned Player … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week