On Monday, Jordan Hawkins of the New Orleans Pelicans filled in for injured veteran C.J. McCollum in the starting lineup. During a year where the Pels are already being hit by the injury bug, this was the rookie’s fourth chance to start.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch noted there “has to be a light at the end of the tunnel” for young players who are not getting much run during an NBA season. With a roster like Minnesota’s — which is flush with experienced NBA players, even guys who are used to playing regular minutes who may not […]