JANUARY 7, 2023•ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Paolo Banchero breaking out of slump as Magic head West for road tripMagic rookie forward Paolo Banchero has found his rhythm again, averaging 27.5 points on 48.6% shooting the last two games.
Kennedy Chandler - Sent back to G LeagueThe Grizzlies assigned Chandler to the Memphis Hustle of the G League on Friday.
ImpactChandler will likely continue to bounce back and forth between the Hustle and Grizzlies for the remainder of the season. The rookie didn't receive any playing time in Thursday's matchup with Orlando but has appeared in 18 NBA contests so far in his rookie campaign.
JANUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Draymond Green throws shade at Memphis Grizzlies over Ja Morant's 'fine in the West' remarkThe Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green clapped back at the Memphis Grizzlies after Ja Morant said his team was 'fine in the West'
JANUARY 6, 2023•COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Jalen Suggs - Gets five minutes in returnSuggs (ankle) played five minutes off the bench and finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) in Thursday's 123-115 loss to the Grizzlies.
ImpactAfter Suggs sat out each of the Magic's previous 19 games with a sore right ankle, he was expected to handle only a light role Thursday, but he ended up having an even stricter limit than anticipated. Unless the Magic reveal that Suggs suffered a setback during his limited time on the court Thursday, expect his minutes to gradually ramp up over the course of the next several games. Once he's free of a restriction, Suggs could reclaim a spot in the Magic's starting backcourt next to Markelle Fultz.
JANUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Bol Bol - Won't play against Golden StateBol (COVID-19 protocols) is out for Saturday's game versus the Warriors.
ImpactBol will miss his third straight game Saturday while in health and safety protocols. He is expected to return to the lineup before the team's road trip ends on Jan. 15, but the earliest he can now play is Monday's matchup with Sacramento. Wendell Carter, Mo Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Mo Bamba should all see playing time in the frontcourt during Bol's absence.
JANUARY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE
'Why have technology if we’re going to ignore it?' Load management remains divisive in NBA
Fans hate it. Players are split on it. But how important is load management in the NBA? Ric Bucher breaks down how today's game is actually...JANUARY 6, 2023
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