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Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had nothing but words of praise for Michael Carter-Williams and Khem Birch after their upset win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Per Josh Robbins of the Athletic, Vucevic praised Carter-Williams’ defensive presence as well as Birch’s competitive spirit. “MCW, since he’s been here, every game he’s brought energy, especially on the […]

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Michael Carter-Williams to a second 10-day contract, according to an official report from the team. Carter-Williams signed his initial 10-day contract with the Magic on March 15th. Due to injuries in their rotation, the team was looking for depth at the point guard position, and it seems […]

Point guard Michael Carter-Williams was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year in 2013-14 as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Fast-forward to March 2019 and he is currently on a 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic, battling to remain in the league. Following his Magic debut Sunday, Carter-Williams had this to say about how […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic will look to extend their three-game home winning streak Sunday night when they host the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando sits in the ninth spot in the East heading into this matchup, 1.5 games behind the Miami Heat for the eighth and final playoff spot. Let’s take a look at a few […]

In need of depth at the point guard position, the Orlando Magic officially signed Michael Carter-Williams to a 10-day contract. It’s no secret that Carter-Williams is having a down season, but head coach Steve Clifford believes that the veteran can contribute to Orlando in many ways. "He's a terrific defender. … He's also a very good […]

The Orlando Magic have signed point guard Michael Carter-Williams to a 10-day contract, the team announced Friday. The Magic were in dire need of depth at the position following Isaiah Briscoe’s arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday, as recent trade deadline acquisition Markelle Fultz continues to rehabilitate in Los Angeles. The team applied for an injury hardship exception […]

In one of the more uneventful NBA trades you will ever see, the Houston Rockets send guard Michael Carter-Williams and cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for a 2020 second-round draft pick on Monday. According to Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders, the Rockets will be sending the Bulls $1,065,966 and will pay Chicago […]

Early on Monday morning, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Houston Rockets have traded guard Michael Carter-Williams and cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for a conditional second-round pick. Just a few moments later, news came down the wire stating that the Bulls would be waiving MarShon Brooks along with their new acquisition. […]

The Houston Rockets have traded point guard Michael Carter-Williams to the Chicago Bulls for a future conditional second-round pick and cash considerations, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Bulls will consequently waive Carter-Williams upon the full completion of the trade. The move comes hours before the 5 p.m. ET deadline to waive non-guaranteed contracts, allowing […]

The Houston Rockets broke the all-time record for made 3-pointers in a game on Wednesday, and James Harden jokingly said fans would have attacked Michael Carter-Williams if he didn’t make the final 3-pointer to break the record. James Harden on what would've happened if MCW didn't make the final 3: "The crowd would've attacked him." […]

The Houston Rockets found themselves up big and only one 3-pointer shy of tying the NBA record for 3-pointers in a game after back-to-back trifectas from Gerald Green put them up by 21 against the Washington Wizards with 5:16 left in the fourth quarter. During the next few minutes, the game slowed down considerably, and […]

Each season, approximately 80 fresh faces get the chance to step out on the sacred floor and witness their lifelong dream come true. While the rookies themselves are more than eager to showcase their talent on the big stage, there is a platoon of fans, analysts and journalists just waiting to prematurely smack on a […]

The Houston Rockets have revamped their roster since last year’s heartbreaking exit in the Western Conference Finals by acquiring Brandon Knight in a trade with the Phoenix Suns earlier this offseason and adding Michael Carter-Williams through free agency. Knight is a talented guard who is more than capable of running point and also provides another […]

After re-signing Chris Paul and still hoping to get a contract done with Clint Capela, the Houston Rockets don’t have a ton of money to round out the rest of their roster. They did find another solid player to come off the bench, signing Michael Carter-Williams, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Michael Carter-Williams has reached […]

After resigning Chris Paul, the Houston Rockets are pretty strapped for free cash to spend on free agents so they are looking for cheaper options to fill out their roster; enter Michael Carter-Williams. According to Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Rockets have set up a meeting with Carter-Williams on Sunday. Houston Rockets officials have a meeting […]

During last Sunday’s night game against the Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets guard Michael Carter-Williams suffered an injury but still continued to play on it. The injury occurred with about four minutes left in the second quarter of the game on March 4. Unfortunately, it ended up being more serious than expected. He missed the following two […]

Charlotte Hornets reserve point guard Michael Carter-Williams might require season-ending left-shoulder surgery after spraining his shoulder in the first half of Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rookie Malik Monk, who has had his share of rough stretches through his first season in the league, will take his […]

Over the past few days, the NBA has seen a number of scuffles that has led to some suspensions and fines being slapped on the players involved. On Wednesday, the unwanted trend continued as another one occurred, this time, late in the game between the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards, involving Michael Carter-Williams and Tim […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Kemba Walker is slated to miss his first game of the season today with a left shoulder contusion, suffered on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs. Michael Carter-Williams will get the start in his place, also opening up a spot for Malik Monk to back him up, according to Rick Bonnell […]

With his return from injury now imminent, the Charlotte Hornets will reportedly send Michael Carter Williams to their G-league affiliate first to get additional workouts, according to general manager Rich Cho via Hornets.com. The team’s decision to have the former Rookie of the Year join the Greensboro Swarm could do wonders for him, as it […]

Each season, approximately 80 fresh faces get a chance to step out on the sacred floor and witness their lifelong dream come true. While the rookies themselves are more than eager to showcase their talent on the big stage, there is a platoon of fans, analysts and journalists just waiting to prematurely smack on a […]

The Charlotte Hornets have had some trouble staying in the playoff picture in recent years. However, the team is hoping to change its fortunes in trading for center Dwight Howard and signing point guard Michael Carter-Williams. Unfortunately, Williams had to undergo procedures on both knees in August. Without a set timetable for his return, the […]

The Chicago Bulls this offseason have undergone much change to their roster, and that has continued on the first official day of free agency. Jeff Goodman of ESPN is reporting that veteran guard Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets. Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a deal with Charlotte, source […]

The Chicago Bulls have decided on the future of their young point guard, Michael Carter-Williams. As the organization overhauls the roster, they will not extend a qualifying offer to him this summer, making MCW an unrestricted free agent. Bulls will not submit a qualifying offer to Michael Carter-Williams + he will become unrestricted free agent. […]

Michael Carter-Williams balled out during his rookie season with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013-14, winning Rookie of the Year honors — but the now-Chicago Bulls point guard was being showered with thanks from fans of the City of Brotherly Love over Twitter for no apparent reason. For what? — Michael Carter-Willi (@mcarterwilliams) June 18, 2017 […]

Recent comments from Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo that said he would demand a trade if he continues to be benched have not changed head coach Fred Hoiberg‘s state of mind when it comes to who his starting point guard is. Michael Carter-Williams is slated to make a second consecutive start on Monday against the […]

Following the Chicago Bulls‘ 111-101 loss to the struggling Indiana Pacers on Friday night, the rumors of head coach Fred Hoiberg having the hottest seat in the NBA due to the team’s disappointing play over the past month didn’t get any better, according to a story from ESPN’s Marc Stein published prior to the game. “Someone just mentioned […]

Since last playing almost two months ago, Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams is expected to get back in action on Monday when his team goes up against the Indiana Pacers. The 25-year-old Syracuse product feels positive he can play in that game according to plan and also discussed what he can bring to his team once […]

Michael Carter-Williams has only played in three games for the Chicago Bulls and that total will remain the same for approximately a month and a half from now. According to a team report, the lengthy point guard has been given a new timetable for his return from injury. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, Michael Carter-Williams was […]

Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams will miss three to four weeks with a bone bruise in his left knee, according to ESPN Insider Jeff Goodman. The 6-foot-6 point guard also suffered a sprained left wrist during the team’s Monday night 118-88 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Michael Carter-Williams played five minutes and walked under his […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Michael Carter-Williams has suffered a sprained left knee in the first half of their 118-88 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. The team’s new acquisition only played five minutes before exiting to the locker room under his own power, after staying on the floor […]

Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams has decided to do with a new number. Not long after being traded to Chicago from the Bucks, he revealed that he would wear the number one on his jersey, which just so happened to be Derrick Rose‘s old number. Carter-Williams cited the number as his old lucky Sixers number where he had […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls have finalized a trade centered around former Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams. In the said deal, Carter-Williams will now act as Rajon Rondo’s backup in exchange for the sweet-shooting Tony Snell, who will then look to provide much needed outside scoring after Khris Middleton’s injury, per ESPN’s Jeff […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are nearing an agreement to trade point guard Michael Carter-Williams for sharp-shooting Tony Snell, league sources told ESPN’s Zach Lowe and Marc Stein. The Bucks have been relentlessly looking for help at the shooting guard position ever since the injury to Khris Middleton left a hole at that position. If […]

Following reports of trade discussions between the Sacramento Kings and the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN’s Marc Stein has reported on a development in the negotiations. The Bucks offered point guard Michael Carter-Williams for 23-year-old shooting guard Ben McLemore but the Kings have turned down the offer. Milwaukee has a gap in their backcourt following the hamstring injury of Khris Middleton […]

With an immediate need at the shooting guard position, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to make some changes. Bucks wing player Khris Middleton has been ruled out of action for six months after surgery on his left hamstring, leaving a hole in the backcourt. Members of Milwaukee’s front office have reportedly reached out to the […]

The ripple effects of Khris Middleton‘s injury are already being felt in Milwaukee. Potential future trades were discussed at media day on Monday with it impossible for the Bucks to ignore the loss of one of their key players. Via The Journal Times: (Bucks GM John) Hammond said there is a possibility of acquiring a […]