The latest Anthony Davis injury turned out to be just a minor scare. Davis says he’s “fine” after getting poked in the eye during Monday’s game, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times. It occurred when he blocked a dunk attempt by Toronto’s Jakob Poeltl. A visit to an ophthalmologist went well even though there was still visible redness in the center of his eye after … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Plans To Play Wednesday Despite Eye Injury
No Concerns About Kawhi Leonard’s Progress; Mo Bamba Could Return Soon
The Clippers are developing an identity without Kawhi Leonard and should be able to ease him back into the rotation once he’s fully recovered from inflammation in his right knee, Law Murray of The Athletic states in an overview of the team’s surprising start. Murray adds that there haven’t been any concerns about Leonard’s progress, but the medical staff is being cautious so he … [Read more...] about No Concerns About Kawhi Leonard’s Progress; Mo Bamba Could Return Soon
Lakers Notes: Davis, LeBron, Reddish, Knecht
Lakers star Anthony Davis will visit an ophthalmologist today after getting poked in his left eye during Sunday’s game, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). Sources tell McMenamin that Davis experienced swelling in the eye and had difficulty keeping it open. He wasn’t able to return to the game, but the appointment is considered “precautionary,” McMenamin … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Davis, LeBron, Reddish, Knecht
Atlantic Notes: Powell, Quickley, Brown, Simmons
Norman Powell played for the Raptors from 2015-21. The veteran forward is enjoying the best start of his career with the Clippers this season, averaging 25.5 points per game. Toronto traded him for Gary Trent Jr. and now Powell, 31, has emerged as an offensive force, while Trent is no longer on the Toronto roster. “I’ve always had the confidence in myself and the belief that … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Powell, Quickley, Brown, Simmons
Lakers Notes: Davis, Hachimura, Bronny, Hayes
Lakers star Anthony Davis has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot since the end of last season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). While Davis had to sit out Wednesday’s loss to Memphis, he’s listed as probable to play on Friday vs. Philadelphia and the team views the big man’s foot issue as a manageable one, Charania explains. “This is a … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Davis, Hachimura, Bronny, Hayes