NBA

Victor Wembanyama Wins Rookie Of The Year

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8 months ago

May 7, 2024

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Victor Wembanyama Wins Rookie Of The Year

Anything Victor Wembanyama is associated with is automatic history or continued history; what does that mean? Well, he has won this year’s Rookie of the Year award, and he did it unanimously – which is historic all unto itself.

He is the third member of the San Antonio Spurs to win this award after receiving all first-place votes; he joins David Robinson (1989-90) and Tim Duncan (1997-98). Wembanyama secured all 99 first-place votes.

What makes this even cooler is the fact he is the first to do it since Karl-Anthony Towns did it in 2015-16.

The 20-year-old was the clear winner when realizing he led all rookies in points, rebounds, and blocks per game. He is the second player in NBA history to lead the league, not just rookies, in blocks. Additionally, Wembanyama became the first player to average at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in fewer than 30 minutes per game in a season.

Also, he is the first to notch 1,500 points, 700 rebounds, 250 assists, 250 blocks, and 100 three-pointers made in a season.

People speculate that this version of Wemby will be his “worst” compared to his long career in the National Basketball Association. His rookie season is being debated as one of the greatest rookie seasons in history.

Cavaliers

Isaac Okoro (Shoulder) Out At Least Two Weeks

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13 hours ago

December 20, 2024

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Isaac Okoro (Shoulder) Out At Least Two Weeks

According to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Isaac Okoro is set to miss at least the next two weeks due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.

The 23-year-old suffered the injury on December 16th against the Brooklyn Nets; fans saw him play 20 minutes before injuring himself.

In 23 games this season, Okoro averages 6.6 points off 49.5% from the field, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 21.0 minutes.

Okoro is in the first year of his three-year, $33 million deal.

76ers

Joel Embiid (Sinus) Upgraded Questionable For Friday

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14 hours ago

December 20, 2024

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Joel Embiid (Sinus) Upgraded Questionable For Friday

According to the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.

The plan is for the team to reevaluate the 30-year-old hours before their game on Friday; it would be a quick turnaround. However, he is already progressing, so there is a possibility of him playing.

Embiid suffered a right sinus fracture during their game against the Indiana Pacers on December 13th; Philadelphia said they would reevaluate him a week from then.

Overall, Embiid has only played six games this season. This is mainly due to suspension, this current injury, and looming knee issues.

Clint Capela

Hawks Want To Trade Clint Capela By Deadline

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1 day ago

December 19, 2024

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Hawks Want To Trade Clint Capela By Deadline

According to multiple reports headlined by Marc Stein, the Atlanta Hawks want to trade Clint Capela’s expiring contract by this year’s trade deadline.

For those unaware, the 30-year-old is making $22.4 million this season, with him becoming an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Atlanta is reportedly not interested in re-signing him.

Onyeka Okongwu, when Capela is no longer with the franchise, is expected to handle the starting center position. The Hawks believe the young big man can handle those responsibilities.

Capela is averaging 10.0 points and 9.4 rebounds in 27 games this season.