Новости за 23.03.2021

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery to address a fracture in his right wrist. The surgery was performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City by Dr. Michelle Carlson. Ball’s wrist will be immobilized and he will be reevaluated in four weeks. The injury was sustained during the Hornets loss … Continue reading "Hornets guard LaMelo Ball undergoes wrist surgery"

The LA Clippers have traded forward/center Mfiondu Kabengele, a conditional future second-round draft pick and cash considerations to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a conditional future second-round draft pick, announced Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations. Kabengele, 23, has appeared in 23 games for the Clippers this season and averaged 1.2 points in … Continue reading "Clippers trade Mfiondu Kabengele to Kings"

Delaware Blue Coats forward Paul Reed has been named the 2020-21 NBA G League Most Valuable Player and NBA G League Rookie of the Year, the NBA G League announced today. He becomes the third player to win both awards in the same season, joining Tim Frazier (2014-15) and Devin Brown (2002-03). A two-way player … Continue reading "Forward Paul Reed wins 2020-21 G League MVP and Rookie of Year awards"

Former Lakers player and Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor passed away peacefully of natural causes today in Los Angeles at the age of 86. Baylor was surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Krystal. “Elgin was the love of my life and my best friend,” said Elaine. “And like everyone else, I was in … Continue reading "Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has passed away at age 86"

A Nets team playing at full strength continues to be an elusive endeavor. Via the NY Daily News: Kyrie Irving will not accompany the Nets on their three-game road trip and instead will tend to a family matter, the team announced on Monday. He will miss the team’s back-to-back games in Portland against the Trail … Continue reading "Nets will be without Kyrie Irving for upcoming road trip"

The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent forward Alize Johnson to a 10-day contract. Johnson (6’7”, 212) joins the Nets after most recently playing for the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. In 15 games (all starts) for the 905 during the 2021 NBA G League season, the 24-year-old averaged a double-double with 16.6 … Continue reading "Nets sign forward Alize Johnson to 10-day contract"