Hornets brothers Cody Martin and Caleb Martin will miss Friday’s game against the Timberwolves due to the league’s health and safety protocols, according to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer. P.J. Washington has also been sidelined by the protocols, Marc Spears of ESPN tweets.
Hornets forward Jalen McDaniels has been recalled from the G League’s Greensboro Swarm, according to a team press release. McDaniels, who won’t be available until at least Sunday due to quarantine rules, has averaged 20 points and 11.5 rebounds in two games at Orlando’s bubble.
We have more from the Southeast Division:
- Mohamed Bamba has fallen out of the Magic‘s rotation and that shouldn’t be the case, Josh Robbins of The Athletic opines. The sixth pick of the 2018 draft needs playing time to establish how much improvement he’s made since his rookie campaign and coach Steve Clifford should give the young big ample opportunities to show what he can do, Robbins adds. Robbins also takes a look at the current rotation and Clifford’s usage of reserves Gary Clark and Khem Birch.
- Hawks wing Kevin Huerter has averaged 13.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG and 3.8 APG since reclaiming a spot in the lineup, K.L. Chouinard of the team’s website notes. Huerter, who will be eligible for a rookie scale extension prior to next season, is on pace to set career-best marks in field-goal percentage and 3-point percentage, Chouinard adds. “It’s finding my spots and finding ways to stay aggressive and keep myself within the offense,” Huerter said.
- The Wizards are 3-8 since returning from their coronavirus pause, prompting Scott Cacciola of the New York Times to take a closer look at the team’s struggles.
Bamba to the Cs for a fart and a milkshake
Bamba to the knicks for Knox. Both need a change of scenery.
Mo 2 Lakers 4 Alfonso.
Bamba for Monk & Carey (CHA)
Weirdly I think that actually would make some sense. As a hornets fan I’d love to pick up Mo (I was on his hype train when he was in college) and we need a future center badly
I think Carey if you give him some time to develop will be pretty good, so I’d hold back a little with that.
#FreeMo
1. Bamba and a second for THT
2. Bamba for Romeo Langford
3. Bamba for Troy Brown Jr
4. Bamba for Ty Jerome and a second round pick
5. Bamba for Zach Collins
6. Bamba for Tre Jones and a second round pick
I think best deal for Magic is 3 or 1. I think the best deal for the reviving team is 3 or 6. So I’d say 3 is the best deal
Facts
The Wizards problem is Russ. They’re 4-3 without Westbrook and 2-14 with him.
I’ll take Westbrook if you want to dump him.
Bamba to Knicks for Payton. Magic PGs are all hurt.