LeBron James and Anthony Davis will make their preseason debuts Sunday night against Phoenix, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Both players were held out of Friday’s loss to Minnesota, with coach J.J. Redick explaining that he didn’t want to risk using them after they played in the Olympics and had a heavy workload at training camp. “We want to carry over with … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Davis, Bronny, Christie, Knecht
P.J. Tucker Away From Clippers Indefinitely
The Clippers and P.J. Tucker have mutually agreed that the veteran forward will remain away from the team indefinitely, per Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape (via Twitter), L.A. is working with Tucker’s agent to try find a new situation for the former NBA champ. “We’ve had ongoing conversations with P.J. throughout the … [Read more...] about P.J. Tucker Away From Clippers Indefinitely
Gabe Vincent Ready To Contribute In Second Season With Lakers
One positive for the Lakers in Friday’s preseason opener was backup guard Gabe Vincent, who scored 11 points in 15 minutes. Vincent missed 71 games last year with a knee injury, and he told Lakers Nation this week that he didn’t feel 100% until about a month after the season ended. “Obviously I was healthy enough to come back and compete, but I think it was clear to everybody … [Read more...] about Gabe Vincent Ready To Contribute In Second Season With Lakers
And-Ones: G League Trades, Flagg, 2025 Draft, Howard, Parsons, More
The Rip City Remix – the Trail Blazers‘ G League affiliate – have completed a series of trades involving players who have signed Exhibit 10 contracts with NBA teams this fall, according to a press release from the team. The Remix acquired Henri Drell‘s returning rights in a three-team trade with the Texas Legends and Windy City Bulls, sending the returning rights for Jazian … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G League Trades, Flagg, 2025 Draft, Howard, Parsons, More
L.A. Notes: Harden, Tucker, Porter, LeBron, Redick
Following the offseason departure of Paul George, Clippers star James Harden knows he’ll have an increased workload in 2024/25. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the 35-year-old said he’s in great shape (Twitter video link via Law Murray of The Athletic). “I’m on pace,” Harden said. “At the start of the season I’m gonna be … in the best shape I’ve been in in five, six, seven … [Read more...] about L.A. Notes: Harden, Tucker, Porter, LeBron, Redick