The Lakers could use some reinforcements after ending a road trip with three straight losses, but help may not be coming for a while, notes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Austin Reaves missed the last four games with a bruised left pelvis and is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s contest against Portland. Jaxson Hayes has only played in one of the last 13 games due to … [Read more...] about Lakers Waiting For Injured Players To Return
Pacific Notes: Kuminga, Curry, Green, Harden, DeRozan
Without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green available on Thursday vs. Houston, Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga had his best game so far this fall — his 33 points, seven rebounds, and 33 minutes were all season highs, and as Anthony Slater of The Athletic writes, Kuminga played an important role in crunch time to help Golden State secure a hard-fought victory. Kuminga’s role and … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kuminga, Curry, Green, Harden, DeRozan
How Injuries To Players On Non-Guaranteed Contracts Have Impacted Teams’ Caps
In most cases, an NBA team has the ability to waive a player on a non-guaranteed contract at any time before the league-wide salary guarantee date on January 7 to avoid being on the hook for the remainder of that player’s salary. However, that equation changes if the player is injured at the time he’s placed on waivers. In that case, one of two rules applies: If the player’s … [Read more...] about How Injuries To Players On Non-Guaranteed Contracts Have Impacted Teams’ Caps
Redick, Lakers Reconsidering LeBron James’ Plan To Play 82 Games
When LeBron James stated during the opening week of the regular season that he was aiming to play in all 82 games this season, Lakers head coach JJ Redick expressed support for that goal. However, with James mired in a slump and the Lakers struggling, Redick indicated after Monday’s loss to Minnesota that he may revisit that plan. “I don’t know that’s in the best interest of … [Read more...] about Redick, Lakers Reconsidering LeBron James’ Plan To Play 82 Games
Lakers’ Vanderbilt Targeting Early January For Season Debut
Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who is recovering from offseason surgeries on both feet, has experienced a setback in his rehab process, as reported by Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN and confirmed by the team (Twitter link via Mike Trudell). The Lakers say that Vanderbilt developed an effusion in his left knee during his return-to-play progression. As Charania and … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Vanderbilt Targeting Early January For Season Debut