With the Mavericks off to a 3-9 start, there’s a feeling around the league that trading Anthony Davis — and possibly Kyrie Irving as well — might be their best strategy, according to Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Dallas fired general manager Nico Harrison this week amid continued fan uproar over February’s Luka Doncic trade, and now personnel moves may be necessary … [Read more...] about Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Davis, Magic, Clippers, LeBron
Derrick Jones Jr. Out At Least Six Weeks With MCL Sprain
Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee during Sunday’s loss in Boston and will miss at least six weeks, which is when he’ll be reevaluated, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (via Twitter). According to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link), the Clippers were “relieved” that Jones’ injury wasn’t more … [Read more...] about Derrick Jones Jr. Out At Least Six Weeks With MCL Sprain
Injury Notes: Reaves, Ball, Bridges, AD, Gafford, Giddey, Nesmith
After missing the past three games with a right groin strain, Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to questionable for Monday’s contest in Charlotte, tweets Law Murray of The Athletic. Reaves had been on a tear to open 2025/26 prior to the injury, averaging 31.1 points, 9.3 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals on .489/.344/.903 shooting in seven games (37.9 MPG). He’s … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Reaves, Ball, Bridges, AD, Gafford, Giddey, Nesmith
Lakers Notes: Bronny, Reaves, Offense, Vincent
The Lakers‘ injury woes are providing an opportunity for Bronny James, who’s seeing regular minutes for the first time in his career, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times. The second-year shooting guard was on the court for 18 and 19 minutes in back-to-back wins over Miami and Portland earlier this week and made an impact in the fourth quarter of both games. He … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Bronny, Reaves, Offense, Vincent
Kawhi Leonard Sidelined For “The Next Few Games”
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Kawhi Leonard will miss “the next few games” with a sprained right ankle, according to The Associated Press. Lue didn’t provide any specifics about Leonard’s condition, but he stated that medical tests are indicating it won’t be a prolonged absence. … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Sidelined For “The Next Few Games”