LeBron James is listed as questionable for tonight’s contest as the Lakers resume their season against Charlotte, according to Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. James sat out Sunday’s All-Star Game, citing “ankle and foot discomfort.” He was able to practice on Tuesday, but the team is being careful not to aggravate his condition. “It’s something that we managed all … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Reddish, Paul
Patrick Baldwin Jr. Joins San Diego Clippers
The San Diego Clippers have acquired former NBA first-round pick Patrick Baldwin Jr. from the G League player pool, the team announced today in a press release. Baldwin, 22, was selected 28th overall in the 2022 draft by Golden State and spent his rookie year with the Warriors before being traded to the Wizards during the 2023 offseason in the Chris Paul/Jordan Poole … [Read more...] about Patrick Baldwin Jr. Joins San Diego Clippers
Pacific Notes: Doncic, Lakers Offense, Suns Arena, Durant
With the shock of getting traded wearing off, Luka Doncic is eager to see how this Lakers season will play out. The time off during the All-Star break should have him at full throttle. Doncic averaged only 15 points in his first two games with the club after recovering from a calf injury. “I think we can go very far,” Doncic said, per Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoops Journal … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Doncic, Lakers Offense, Suns Arena, Durant
Community Shootaround: Most Improved Player
According to the latest betting odds (link via Kevin Rogers of VegasInsider), there are two clear frontrunners to be named 2024/25’s Most Improved Player: Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Clippers wing Norman Powell. Cunningham is the current favorite for the award, but Powell is a close second. Tyler Herro, Amen Thompson, Trey Murphy, Christian Braun, Evan Mobley, Jalen … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Most Improved Player
And-Ones: Award Eligibility, Towns, Vincent, Brown, WNBA Franchises, Dunk Contest
A key requirement for NBA postseason awards is 65 games played and 20 or more minutes per game, though there are some exceptions to the rule. According to Clippers reporter Justin Russo (Twitter link), a majority of the players in the league will fall short of that baseline. There are 524 players currently in the NBA and only 148 remain eligible, according to Russo. Among the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Award Eligibility, Towns, Vincent, Brown, WNBA Franchises, Dunk Contest