The Atlanta Hawks already know how much one lucky lottery bounce can change everything. Two seasons ago, they jumped to No. 1 and used that pick on Zaccharie Risacher. That move reset the franchise’s timeline and identity. Now, another stealth asset could be lining up as their next big break: their ownership of the Bucks’ 2026 first-round pick. The Underrated Asset Boosting … [Read more...] about The Underrated Asset Boosting Atlanta’s Draft Odds
Pelicans
Another brutal Pelicans collapse, but the future still shows promise
The Pelicans suffered another late collapse to the Timberwolves, but Derik Queen, Trey Murphy III, and Jeremiah Fears still give fans hope. … [Read more...] about Another brutal Pelicans collapse, but the future still shows promise
Zion Williamson Out At Least Three Weeks With Adductor Strain
3:48 pm: The Pelicans put out a press release (via Twitter) confirming the news. According to the team, Williamson underwent imaging on Tuesday which revealed a Grade 2 right hip adductor strain. There’s no official timetable for his return. 3:12 pm: Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a right adductor injury and will miss at least three weeks, which is … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Out At Least Three Weeks With Adductor Strain
Southwest Notes: Edey, Morant, Wembanyama, Castle, Zion
Second-year center Zach Edey has helped change the trajectory of the Grizzlies‘ season after making his season debut in mid-November, writes Michael Wallace of Grind City Media. After a 4-11 start, Memphis has won five of its past six games, largely due to the two-way play of the former Purdue star. “(Edey’s impact has meant) everything,” head coach Tuomas Iisalo said. “Great … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Edey, Morant, Wembanyama, Castle, Zion
Zion Williamson Out At Least Three Weeks With Right Adductor Injury
Zion Williamson will miss at least three weeks with a right adductor injury. Williamson has already missed 11 games so far this season. Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 10 games for the New Orleans Pelicans this season. Williamson has played just 45 percent of his available games since he was selected first overall in the 2019 NBA draft out of Duke. The … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson Out At Least Three Weeks With Right Adductor Injury