The Mavericks will once again have just nine players available on Friday in Houston. Forward P.J. Washington, who is dealing with a right ankle sprain, was originally listed as questionable, but he has been ruled out and will miss a seventh consecutive game, according to Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (Twitter link). Head coach Jason Kidd explained that with the … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Mavericks, Doncic, Lonzo, Ivey
Injury Notes: Davis, Lively, Gafford, JJJ, Sabonis, Lakers, Walker
The Mavericks are giving no thought to shelving any of Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II or Daniel Gafford for the rest of the season, according to Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News. If any or all of the three currently injured big men are able to return while the Mavericks are mathematically in the play-in/postseason hunt, they’ll play. This is interesting, because a … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Davis, Lively, Gafford, JJJ, Sabonis, Lakers, Walker
Injury Notes: Williams, Giddey, Porzingis, LeBron
After suffering a hip strain in the second half of a Thunder victory over Denver on Monday, Oklahoma City All-Star forward Jalen Williams was ruled out for Wednesday’s road contest against Boston, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN (Twitter link). In an eventual 118-112 Thunder win, Aaron Wiggins drew the start in Williams’ absence. Following its success against Boston on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Williams, Giddey, Porzingis, LeBron
Bucks Legend, Part Owner Junior Bridgeman Passes Away
6:25pm: Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement on Bridgeman’s passing which read, “I am devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Junior Bridgeman. Junior was the ultimate entrepreneur who built on his impactful 12-year NBA playing career by becoming a highly respected and successful business leader. He served as a mentor to generations of NBA players and athletes … [Read more...] about Bucks Legend, Part Owner Junior Bridgeman Passes Away
Pacific Notes: Durant, Booker, Kings, Lakers, D. Green
If the Suns trade Kevin Durant this offseason, the “most ideal” return would be three first-round picks and a young player, as well as enough salary relief to move below the second tax apron, sources tell Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Rankin’s wording leaves some room for interpretation. It’s not clear if his sources believe that’s the sort of return the Suns would be … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Booker, Kings, Lakers, D. Green