Williams had said the injury was "not too serious," but it's been almost two months since he got injured and he has yet to participate in contact or team drills. So, not only is that concerning, but it's also disappointing, especially because he is a vital piece to the Hornets roster and has proven his worth of being a quality center in the NBA.

The NBA Cup is back for a second season, starting Tuesday night and running through Dec. 17. It was called the In-Season Tournament last year when it debuted, after years and years of Commissioner Adam Silver wanting to add something extra to the regular season.

The 2024 Emirates NBA Cup, the second iteration of the NBA’s in-season tournament, kicks off this week. Here’s what to know.

The 2024 NBA Cup tipped off Tuesday night with the first eight games on the schedule in the league's in-season tournament. While the event has a fancy new name (the Emirates NBA Cup) and revamped court designs,

I’d love to know what goes into making the NBA schedule. Why on Earth do we only have one game today? I get that the NFL is taking place today, but does every Sunday too, and the NBA had 11 games this past Sunday.

December 9, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the basketball against Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the first quarter of the in-season tournament championship at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The prize money for the players whose teams advance to the knockout round of the NBA Cup (in-season tournament) has increased in the event's second year.

The NBA’s in-season tournament is back as teams vie for the Emirates NBA Cup. The Indiana Pacers hope to make another splash this year after reaching the championship game last