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sports1d ago
Southeast Notes: Whitmore, Hornets, NBA Cup Money, Bane
- Whitmore benched by Wizards coach Keefe for poor practice habits and accountability concerns.
- Will Riley has benefited as Whitmore’s minutes decrease, earning a steadier spot in Washington’s rotation.
- Hornets, Heat, and Magic face NBA Cup quarterfinals with substantial prize money at stake.
- Desmond Bane incident: technical foul after firing ball at OG Anunoby, drawing crowd reaction.
- Whitmore’s season stats show 9.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16.9 minutes with declines from three-point range.
- Southeast Division updates note injuries affecting Ball, Sexton, Mann, and more ahead of break.
- Hemispheric implications: NBA Cup prizes scale from about $53k to $530k for winner.
- Whitmore’s long-term Wizards future remains under review as Keefe sets benchmarks.
- Additional notes highlight Bane-Anunoby incident and broader team tensions.
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