After initially being listed as questionable with a right ankle impingement, Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was subsequently downgraded to doubtful and then out ahead of Friday’s matchup in Miami (All Twitter links via the team). It’s the third straight absence for the former Rookie of the Year, who has battled numerous ankle injuries over the past few years. “Yeah, he’s got … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Ball, Sexton, Finney-Smith, Sabonis, LeBron
Leonard Out Again Saturday; Lue Preaching Patience Amid Slow Start
Suns forward Dillon Brooks is questionable for Saturday’s rematch against the Clippers in Los Angeles, tweets Law Murray of The Athletic. Brooks has missed the past six games with a core muscle strain. Kawhi Leonard will miss his third straight game for the Clips as he continues to battle a right ankle sprain, Murray adds.The Clippers have gotten off to a rocky start — they … [Read more...] about Leonard Out Again Saturday; Lue Preaching Patience Amid Slow Start
Injury Notes: Mavs Bigs, Curry, Reaves, Coulibaly, Nets
The Mavericks have been shorthanded in the frontcourt as of late, and that will likely continue for at least another game. According to Christian Clark of The Athletic (Twitter link), Anthony Davis is listed by the team as doubtful for Friday’s matchup against the Grizzlies, while Dereck Lively II will remain out for a sixth straight game. Davis has missed the Mavs’ past three … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Mavs Bigs, Curry, Reaves, Coulibaly, Nets
Bradley Beal Criticizes Usage With Suns In Return To Phoenix
After getting a hostile reception from Phoenix fans Thursday night, Clippers guard Bradley Beal indicated that he doesn’t have fond memories of his two years with the Suns, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. Beal was booed during pre-game introductions and again each time he touched the ball during a 13-point loss. He turned in his worst performance of the season, finishing … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Criticizes Usage With Suns In Return To Phoenix
LeBron James Preparing For Five-On-Five Play
LeBron James has missed the first eight games of the Lakers‘ season and will remain on the shelf for at least a few more, but he’s making progress toward his return to the court, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter video link). “LeBron James has been working out individually, and I’ve been told that the next step for him is five-on-five live play,” Charania … [Read more...] about LeBron James Preparing For Five-On-Five Play