The Lakers suffered a 41-point loss to the Heat on Wednesday, their fourth loss by 20 or more points in their last seven games and their worst loss of the season. During the game, it dawned on JJ Redick that his team has become lost after a 10-4 start to the year, Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes. “We’re having trouble right now on both ends with, like, base-level game-plan … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Leonard, Green, Curry, Warriors, Nurkic
Clippers’ Derrick Jones Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Clippers forward Derrick Jones will be sidelined for at least a couple weeks after suffering a right hamstring strain, the team announced (Twitter link via Dave McMenamin of ESPN). Jones will be reevaluated in two weeks, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he misses additional time beyond that, given the nature of soft-tissue injuries. According to Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Derrick Jones Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Pelicans Rumors: Ingram, Tax, Green, Missi, Health
Confirming a Michael Scotto report from earlier in the week, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) says Brandon Ingram spent the offseason seeking a maximum-salary contract extension (which could’ve been worth as much as $208MM over four seasons), while the Pelicans would have been comfortable with a deal more in the vicinity of $40MM per year. Fischer also provides … [Read more...] about Pelicans Rumors: Ingram, Tax, Green, Missi, Health
Western Notes: Flagler, Durant, Leonard, Ingram
Thunder two-way player Adam Flagler will miss 4-to-6 weeks due to a right fourth metacarpal fracture, Joel Lorenzi of The Oklahoman tweets. The 25-year-old forward out of Baylor has appeared in 11 games with the Thunder this season. He’s averaged 1.4 points and 0.5 rebounds in 3.4 minutes. Flagler is a holdover from last season, as he originally signed his two-way deal in … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Flagler, Durant, Leonard, Ingram
Pacific Notes: Lakers, LeBron, Hield, Huerter
LeBron James‘ stated goal of playing 82 games this season ended Sunday night, but the Lakers got contributions from plenty of other players, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. With James sidelined by soreness in his left foot, L.A. snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Portland. “Next man up,” Anthony Davis said. “That’s why we have a team. Other guys had … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, LeBron, Hield, Huerter