One of the top free agent acquisitions of the summer could make his debut for his new team as soon as Wednesday night. As Tim MacMahon of ESPN relays (via Twitter), Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has been upgraded to questionable for the first time this season. Hartenstein appeared in three preseason games with the Thunder last month, but fractured his left hand just before … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Hartenstein, Pelicans, N. Powell, P. Williams
L.A. Notes: Bamba, Clippers, Knecht, Vanderbilt
Clippers reserve center Mohamed Bamba is excited about his first two healthy bouts of the 2024/25 season, writes Janis Carr of The Orange County Register. Those games were also his first two with L.A. The former lottery pick inked a one-year minimum deal this summer. Bamba’s first contest for the Clippers was fairly strong. In a win against Utah, Bamba played for 15 minutes, … [Read more...] about L.A. Notes: Bamba, Clippers, Knecht, Vanderbilt
Pacific Notes: Ishbia, Durant, Ellis, James, Knecht
Suns owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN’s Shams Charania (video link) that he anticipates re-signing Kevin Durant. “We expect Kevin (Durant) to sign an extension and be with us for the long-term,” Ishbia said. “We hope he finishes his career here in Phoenix. That’s what we expect.” Durant, 36, is currently sidelined by a left calf strain. He’s averaging 27.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Ishbia, Durant, Ellis, James, Knecht
Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Monk, Sabonis, Bamba, Riley, Looney
The Kings provided some positive medical updates on three key players, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee writes. DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis didn’t play on Monday but are close to returning. All three have been cleared for individual on-court workouts. They could return for their game against the Clippers on Friday. DeRozan has been sidelined three games … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Monk, Sabonis, Bamba, Riley, Looney
Pacific Notes: Fox, Reddish, Hachimura, Clippers Offense, Robinson
De’Aaron Fox has gone on a scoring binge for the shorthanded Kings, erupting for 109 points and 16 assists over the last two games. Fox became just the third player in NBA history to score at least 109 total points across back-to-back games. “There’s not a single person in this league that can stop him from getting to the spots where he wants to (get to),” Kings coach Mike … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Fox, Reddish, Hachimura, Clippers Offense, Robinson