LeBron James is making progress with the knee injury he suffered in the Lakers‘ final playoff game. James stated that his left MCL sprain is “getting better” in a recent edition of his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash (hat tip to Corey Hansford of Lakers Nation). He adds that the most difficult part of the process is having to remain relatively inactive while the knee … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says MCL Sprain Is “Getting Better”
International Notes: Bogdanovic, EuroLeague, Asia, Sarr
The No. 27 pick in the 2014 NBA draft, Bogdan Bogdanovic spent three more seasons playing in Europe before making the move stateside in 2017. The veteran swingman has been in the NBA since then, but told reporters at the EuroLeague Final Four this week that he could see himself playing overseas again before his career is over. “I had that goal when I was leaving (for the NBA), … [Read more...] about International Notes: Bogdanovic, EuroLeague, Asia, Sarr
Lakers Notes: Okongwu, Center Targets, Finney-Smith
Asked during an appearance on the Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcast whether he has heard any buzz linking the Lakers to Onyeka Okongwu, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said Los Angeles inquired with the Hawks about the big man earlier this year. McMenamin believes Okongwu was one of the centers Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka asked Luka Doncic about before … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Okongwu, Center Targets, Finney-Smith
2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
The 2024/25 All-NBA teams have been officially announced by the league (Twitter link). A total of 100 media members voted on the All-NBA teams, with First Team votes counting for five points, Second Team votes counting for three points, and Third Team votes counting for one point. This year’s All-NBA teams are as follows: First Team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (500 … [Read more...] about 2024/25 All-NBA Teams Announced
NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Defensive Teams
The NBA has officially announced its All-Defensive teams for the 2024/25 season (Twitter links). The teams are determined by a panel of 100 media members, with players receiving two points for a First Team vote and one point for a Second Team vote. There were no unanimous First Team selections this year, but Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley came close, having been named … [Read more...] about NBA Announces 2024/25 All-Defensive Teams