Kings rookie big man Maxime Raynaud is hopeful he didn’t suffer a significant injury on Friday, Chris Biderman of the Sacramento Bee reports. He had to be helped off the court during the fourth quarter after injuring his left leg while attempting to set a screen for Russell Westbrook. “I’ll be fine,” Raynaud said. “It was just scary. … I think it was just an unpleasing … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Raynaud, Doncic, James, Knecht, Allen
Dennis Schröder Suspended For Three Games
The NBA has announced a three-game suspension for Kings guard Dennis Schröder for “confronting and attempting to strike another player.” The incident, which involved Lakers star Luka Doncic, occurred 40 minutes after their December 28 game, according to the league, as Schröder “sought out” Doncic in an arena hallway and “initiated the confrontation.” Schröder’s suspension will … [Read more...] about Dennis Schröder Suspended For Three Games
Scotto’s Latest: Trae, Risacher, AD, Zubac, Pacers, Celtics, Cavs
The Bucks, Timberwolves, and Clippers are among the teams that are monitoring Trae Young‘s situation along with Washington, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. While Dallas doesn’t appear to have any interest in the Hawks‘ point guard, the Mavericks are among the clubs that have called to inquire about former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, league sources tell Scotto. … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Trae, Risacher, AD, Zubac, Pacers, Celtics, Cavs
Anthony Davis Has Ligament Damage In Left Hand, Out Indefinitely
Mavericks big man Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, sources tell Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN (Twitter link). According to ESPN’s duo, Davis is getting a second opinion on his hand and could miss multiple months if surgery is deemed the best course of action to treat the injury. Either way, it sounds like Davis — one of the top names on trade market … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Has Ligament Damage In Left Hand, Out Indefinitely
Pacific Notes: Melton, Horford, Kuminga, Brooks, Sallis
It has been an up-and-down season so far for the Warriors, who haven’t been more than three games over .500 at any point in the first half and currently hold a 20-18 record. However, in the view of Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, the team should still be in good shape if it can consistently get the sort of contributions from “X-factors” that it did in Wednesday’s victory … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Melton, Horford, Kuminga, Brooks, Sallis