Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to be out indefinitely as he continues to rehab from right knee inflammation, league sources tell Shams Charania and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. At the team’s media day on September 30, Leonard expressed optimism about being ready for the regular season opener on October 23. Based on ESPN’s report, there’s essentially no chance of … [Read more...] about Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Out Indefinitely With Knee Issue
Pacific Notes: Kaminsky, Suns, Watson, Kawhi, Kings
It’s unclear whether or not the Suns will carry a 15th man on their standard roster to start the season, since doing so will cost them exponentially more in tax penalties beyond the player’s minimum salary. If Phoenix does carry a full roster, big man Frank Kaminsky looks like the favorite to be that 15th man, notes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. The Suns waived two … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kaminsky, Suns, Watson, Kawhi, Kings
Pacific Notes: Warriors Lineup, Hield, Dunn, Jones
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were the only players entering Warriors camp with guaranteed starting jobs. ESPN’s Kendra Andrews takes a look at the battles for the other starting spots. De’Anthony Melton and Brandin Podziemski are fighting for the shooting guard spot with Buddy Hield pegged as a sixth man. Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kevon Looney are the candidates to play up … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Warriors Lineup, Hield, Dunn, Jones
Braxton Key To Sign With Clippers
The Clippers plan to sign free agent Braxton Key, a team source tells Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). The 27-year-old small forward spent last season with Denver on a two-way contract. He saw limited playing time in 20 games, but averaged 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists in eight regular season games with the G League’s Grand Rapids Gold. Key began his NBA … [Read more...] about Braxton Key To Sign With Clippers
Lakers Notes: Vanderbilt, Reaves, Olivari, Trade Market
Jarred Vanderbilt probably won’t play during the preseason, but the Lakers remain hopeful that he’ll be ready when the regular season tips off October 22, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. The team is bringing Vanderbilt along slowly after he had surgery on both feet in May, and he continues to make progress toward being available for opening night. Coach J.J. … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Vanderbilt, Reaves, Olivari, Trade Market