There was speculation last spring that Spencer Dinwiddie might return from his partially torn ACL during the playoffs. However, Nets coach Steve Nash said that was never on the agenda, Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. “I personally don’t like it, I don’t think anyone in the medical staff thought it was fair to Spencer…So we didn’t bring it up,” Nash said. “We thought it was best to let him have his time to heal and further his career.” Dinwiddie has gotten off to a strong start with Washington this season.
We have more from the Eastern Conference:
- Sixers head coach Doc Rivers is giving his reserves extended minutes in the early going and there’s a purpose behind it, Gina Mizell of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes. Furkan Korkmaz and four other reserves turned a nine-point lead into a blowout during the second half of Philadelphia’s win over New Orleans last week. Rivers wants to ensure the team has plenty of reliable options. “That’s why, early in the year, you extend your bench,” Rivers said. “That’s why you do it. It’s so important for your team.”
- Having De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish healthy and productive is almost like signing two impact free agents, Hawks star Trae Young told Marc Stein of Substack. Both of those players were limited during Atlanta’s postseason run. “We didn’t have them most of the playoffs,” Young said. “And ‘Dre … not having him in the last two series made it a lot tougher for everybody. And then Cam only being able to play the last couple games in the playoffs. Those two guys are key guys for us. Having them healthy is going to be big.” Hunter missed Monday’s game with a non-COVID-related illness.
- Chuma Okeke‘s return from a bone bruise in his hip remains uncertain, Josh Robbins of The Athletic tweets. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said of Okeke, “There is no real timetable for him. We’re going to see how he responds to contact and to his rehab.” Okeke did not play in the preseason and has yet to make his season debut.
If you agree that Maxey is a legit starter in the league, then the Sixers’ weakest position is still the 3. They solved if for a minute when they had Jimmy, but you know ‘feelings’ got in the way for Ben.
Assuming Dame and Beal never get moved and rot in basketball purgatory for their entire careers… Brandon Ingram would fit well on this roster. Not sure what they’re doing in New Orleans, not sure they know either tho.
So far Maxey is a very looong waay from a starter in the league legit or not!
That is very sad to still be rehashing the Butler debacle years after, the man didn’t wanna be in PHI, as no one does, he is where he wants to be & a lot happier!
Ingram ain’t coming to PHI unless is for a superstar!
Jimmy would still be in Philly if Brown and Ben were gone. Tons of topics are rehashed on here so grow up a tad. And it’s not like 2001 this happened, it was 2 years ago.
I mean I remember Ingram for Beal rumors at one point and Ingram not being enough of a piece for them so… Had the same mindset about Ben being traded for no less than Dame or Beal… and here we are 12 months later.
No need to be like that, just gave you my opinion you may or may not agree which is fine for me, but don’t need to tell me to grow up, dude!
I am 47 if I grow up a lil’ bit more I will be at deaths doors, which ain’t too appealing to me, if you ask me, right?
Apologies don’t die man. But you know what I mean. I’m not butt hurt about Jimmy being gone, he was the only 3 we had since Iggy tho. It’s an annual weakness of the team.
Many thanks mate, trying my best to stay alive!
Hahaha!
Actually thinking about it the last greatest 3 before Jimmy was Dr J if I am not wrong… so, yeah, I can see your point there!
Maybe in another life Ben could had been the great 3 PHI needed… oh, well!
Only in 2k if you change all his tendencies to shoot and increase his overall rating. I swear if they trade him and he starts shooting hes gonna get his butt beat on the streets in Philly if he ever dared go out.
Doc Rivers might be the biggest clown in basketball