Charlotte posted a relatively strong finish to the first-half schedule by going 3-3 on an all-Western Conference road trip despite enduring injuries and absences from Gordon Hayward, Cody Zeller, Devonte’ Graham, PJ Washington and Caleb Martin along the way. Seven days off should provide a much-needed boost to the rotation in addition to the return of rookies Vernon Carey Jr., Nick Richards, Grant Riller and Nate Darling from the recently-concluded G League bubble in Orlando. Health and availability will be paramount throughout the league with such a condensed second-half schedule and the Hornets are certainly no exception.
Jerami Grant Making Most of New Opportunity in Detroit
Detroit officially closed the curtain on the Blake Griffin era after releasing the now-Brooklyn Net right before the All-Star Break with forward Jerami Grant having emerged as the team’s go-to option.