Hawks guard Brandon Goodwin and forward Cam Reddish won’t play in Game 3 against Philadelphia on Friday, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic tweets. Goodwin is dealing with a minor respiratory condition, while Reddish is still working his way back from right Achilles soreness. Reddish has played 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 in practices, but hasn’t progressed to 5-on-5 yet, Sarah Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution tweets. He hasn’t appeared in a game since February 21.
We have more from the Southeast Division:
- The Hawks have missed De’Andre Hunter‘s defensive versatility against the Sixers, Kirschner writes. Hunter, who is out for the season due to a knee injury, has the ability to guard four positions. Hunter would have been a major upgrade over Solomon Hill, who can’t defend as well and also doesn’t offer as much offensively as Hunter.
- Otto Porter Jr. didn’t get much of a chance to show what he could do for the Magic due to injuries, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel writes. Porter was acquired by Orlando from Chicago at the trade deadline to make the salaries match up in the Nikola Vucevic blockbuster. Porter, an unrestricted free agent this summer, was limited to three games with the Magic due to a foot injury.
- The first step in the Magic’s latest rebuild begins with the return of starters Jonathan Isaac and Markelle Fultz from major knee injuries, Parry writes in a separate story. The draft is another key, since the Magic could have two top-10 picks, if the Bulls’ pick they own doesn’t move into the top four. They could also move Gary Harris or Terrence Ross for more cap flexibility or assets, Parry adds.
Otto Porter > Blazers. My prediction.
Hmmm, I think they have that type of player in RoCo. I see OPJ going to a team like New Orleans, given that Hart will likely leave the Bayou.
Covington, Otto Porter Jr., and Hart couldn’t be any more different players..Odd you chose to mention those three specifically together..
Roco might like Hart’s job! In Portland he keeps getting pushed inside to the 4.
Detroit may go after Hart, who the Pels have been playing at the 3 per Bas.Ref.
They might have him at the 3 because he’s the best rebounding guard they have. Every time I look at a box score he’s got nine rebounds LOL.
The way the league is right now, there will almost always be a market for guys with Porter’s skill set. Frustrates (some) fans (who want a guy plugged into one position), but FO’s and HC’s love combo F’s as they’ve come to be called. Almost all teams, including some good ones, could use one, so they’re valued at a premium. Still, he should have to stay healthy before anyone gives him a multi-year deal.
Yes, ORL listed OttoPorter as a 4… 6-8,198. He could find a place there.
The next CBA should have some kind of provision for perennially injured players like Otto Porter Jr.
Players like these, should be made to accept only veteran-minimum contracts once their massive contract is done.
Like I said, put it in the CBA somewhere, file it under the “Stealin’ Money” page.
In other Porter inj news; Can somebody tell me why Denver’s Micheal Porter is broadcasting his back inj news today?
This was sacrilegious a mere dozen years ago come playoff time
To keep people from disturbing his teammates with loud laughter at his defense. Porter’s not ready to be a star or the new Jamal. Denver will blow it again trying to get fast payoff from MPJ.
The irony is, him chirping will result in dollars coming outta his pocket in the future –
Might feel like a cozy snuggly safe space today but mums the word here if he cares about his wallet
Feels like Denver’s gone outta their way trying to avoid a MPJ type risk on the ledger for years….. and Now ones shown right up on their own doorstep.
A trade wouldn’t surprise me here for a vet under contract for 2-3 yrs w less of a profile
Probably shouldn’t have read this while watching the Hawks get blasted…NO F’N S**T HILL ISN’T AS GOOD AS HUNTER!!!
Let the Sixers build up useless confidence against the Hawks, then watch them embarrass themselves when they get swept by Brooklyn in the ECF.
Definitely miss Hunter. Reality is setting in now. Young is still getting his. He’s definitely stepped up in playoffs. He’s impressed.
Hunter and Reddish would both be making a large difference for the Hawks if they were healthy..
But, unfortunately, they aren’t..Actually, when healthy, the Hawks are an incredibly deep team with Kris Dunn and his excellent perimeter defense as well..