Hoops Rumors

The Suns are rolling, winning 11 of their past 16 games, including two victories over the Knicks in just over a week. They’re currently fighting for a top-six seed in the Western Conference and boast a 25-17 record, despite having spent most of the season playing without Jalen Green, a key offseason addition. “We miss Jalen,” Booker said after Phoenix’s latest win over New York … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Green, Herro, Lakers, Knicks

Following a six-game absence due to a right calf injury, Ja Morant returned to action on Sunday and delivered one of his best performances of the season in the Grizzlies‘ 126-109 victory over the Magic in London. According to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Morant became the first player in franchise history to record 20 points and 10 assists in the first half … [Read more...] about Latest On Ja Morant

After criticizing Kel’el Ware following Thursday’s loss to Boston, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra walked back those comments in a session with reporters before tonight’s game, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald states in a subscriber-only piece. Ware spent the entire second half on the bench Thursday night, and Spoelstra said he needs to get back to stacking good days like he was … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Ware, Herro, Suggs, Dennis

Heat second-year big man Kel’el Ware continues to frustrate the coaching staff with his inconsistency. Ware was benched during the second half of the team’s loss to Boston on Thursday and coach Erik Spoelstra called him out afterward, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald writes. “It was a tough matchup for him in Boston with all the coverages, and the same thing (Thursday),” … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Ware, Haslem, Midway Point, Grades, Powell, Wiggins