Malik Monk reinstated from drug suspension 8 months ago – via Twitter rick_bonnell Rick Bonnell: Huge @hornets news: @AhmadMonk was reinstated from drug suspension during the NBA hiatus. Top Rumors Top Rumors, Malik Monk, Charlotte Hornets
11 months ago – via Twitter rick_bonnell Rick Bonnell: Malik Monk’s suspension means he must count against the Hornets’ maximum 13 active players for the first 5 games he is out. After that fifth game (Saturday vs. the Houston Rockets), he can be inactive for games while under suspension.
11 months ago – via Charlotte Observer Wednesday became a difficult lesson for him that way, when the NBA suspended Monk indefinitely without pay for violation of the league’s anti-drug policy. Coach James Borrego said Wednesday evening he hadn’t talked to Monk since the suspension was announced, but that Monk would have the full support of him and the franchise. “All of us face different things in life; it’s how you respond,” Borrego said before the Hornets played the New York Knicks. “It’s my belief, knowing Malik, that he’ll respond the right way.
11 months ago – via Charlotte Observer “(The suspension) does put us in a bind. But in the end, this could be a very positive story. I look forward to talking to him.” The length of Monk’s suspension is open-ended, the NBA’s statement read, and “will continue until he is determined to be in full compliance” with the anti-drug policy.
11 months ago – via Twitter rodboone Rod Boone: #Hornets statement on Malik Monk’s indefinite suspension: “We are disappointed in Malik’s decision-making that resulted in his suspension. As an organization, we do not condone his behavior. However, we are committed to supporting Malik during this time.”
11 months ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania Malik Monk suspended indefinitely Shams Charania: Charlotte’s Malik Monk has been suspended for violating anti-drug program and will continue until he is determined to be in compliance.
Joe Ingles returns after three games injured Andy Larsen: Both Joe Ingles and Derrick Favors are available for the Jazz tonight vs. the Pelicans. 2 hours ago – via Twitter andyblarsen Injuries, Top Rumors Top Rumors, Injuries, Derrick Favors, Joe Ingles, Utah Jazz
Michael Singer: Asked Malone whether success of OKC’s 3-guard lineup influenced DEN’s decision to try it this year. “I wouldn’t say inspiration … but you see whether it was SAS, DAL, GSW and now OKC last year, the game is getting smaller and smaller, more playmakers, more versatility.” 2 hours ago – via Twitter msinger Coaching, Michael Malone, Uncategorized Coaching, Michael Malone, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs
Harrison Wind: Thunder coach Mark Daigneault on the big Jokic/Poku face-off: “Big Serbian night tonight.” 2 hours ago – via Twitter HarrisonWind Coaching, Mark Daigneault, Uncategorized Coaching, Mark Daigneault, Aleksej Pokusevski, Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder
Joe Mussatto: Mark Daigneault said the Thunder had 28 minutes of live play Sunday night after the Sixers game was postponed. 2 hours ago – via Twitter joe_mussatto Coaching, Mark Daigneault, Uncategorized Coaching, Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder
Drew Hill: Taylor Jenkins on De’Anthony Melton’s DNP yesterday: “I just wanted to try something a little bit different.” He was mixing up the rotation. 2 hours ago – via Twitter DrewHill_DM Coaching, Taylor Jenkins, Uncategorized Coaching, Taylor Jenkins, De'Anthony Melton, Memphis Grizzlies
Wes Goldberg: Andrew Wiggins is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Spurs with right knee soreness. 2 hours ago – via Twitter wcgoldberg Injuries, Uncategorized Injuries, Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors
Jason Anderson: Kings F Marvin Bagley III (wrist) is probable and C Hassan Whiteside (hip) is questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Clippers. 2 hours ago – via Twitter JandersonSacBee Injuries, Uncategorized Injuries, Hassan Whiteside, Marvin Bagley, Sacramento Kings