Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is expected to be sidelined for approximately two-to-four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his left ankle, sources tell Shams Charania and Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter) that Vincent, who started each of the Lakers’ first three games before sustaining the injury on Sunday, has a “slight ligament … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Gabe Vincent Out 2-4 Weeks With Ankle Injury
Trail Blazers’ G League Team Acquires Dillon Jones
The Rip City Remix, the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate, acquired 2024 NBA first-round pick Dillon Jones from the South Bay Lakers for two future first-round picks and the rights to Will Richardson, Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress reports (Twitter link). Jones was the No. 1 pick in the G League draft, which was held on Saturday. The 23-year-old small forward was drafted out … [Read more...] about Trail Blazers’ G League Team Acquires Dillon Jones
Injury Notes: Miller, Luka, LaVine, Hawks, Barlow
Guard/forward Brandon Miller, who missed most of last season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, was ruled out for the remainder of Saturday night’s game in Philadelphia due to left shoulder soreness, the Hornets announced (via Twitter). According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Miller checked out early in the second quarter and “appeared … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Miller, Luka, LaVine, Hawks, Barlow
Luka Doncic Out Multiple Games With Finger, Leg Injuries
Lakers guard Luka Doncic has been diagnosed with a left finger spain and a lower left leg contusion, the team announced today (Twitter link via Dan Woike of The Athletic). The Slovenian star will be reexamined in about a week. While it’s obviously unfortunate that Doncic is expected to miss multiple games, a source tell Woike there are no long-term concerns about the injuries … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Out Multiple Games With Finger, Leg Injuries
Lakers Notes: Doncic, Smart, Lineup, Hayes, James
Luka Doncic is already hearing MVP chants from the home fans, and with good reason. The Lakers star guard has racked up 92 points in the team’s first two games — the most by a player in consecutive games to begin a season in team history, Dan Woike of The Athletic notes. Doncic scored 49 points in 35 minutes in a win over the Timberwolves on Friday. “He, of course, dominates … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, Smart, Lineup, Hayes, James