Lakers star Anthony Davis, who exited Tuesday’s loss to Philadelphia in the first quarter due to an abdominal muscle strain, underwent an MRI on Wednesday that confirmed that diagnosis, the team announced (via Twitter). According to the Lakers, Davis is heading back to Los Angeles and will be reevaluated in about one week. That means he’ll miss at least the three remaining … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Has Abdominal Strain, Out At Least One Week
Latest On De’Aaron Fox
More than half the teams in the NBA have inquired on De’Aaron Fox since the Kings made him available for trade on Tuesday, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Talks with San Antonio, Fox’s reported preferred destination, are going to be particularly interesting, Amick writes, with the Spurs potentially in position to push negotiations into the offseason in an effort to … [Read more...] about Latest On De’Aaron Fox
Injury Notes: Nets, Quickley, Craig, Wolves, Davis
The banged-up Nets, who have seven players listed as out for Saturday’s matchup with Houston, provided updates on a handful of their injured regulars on Friday, as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype relays (via Twitter). Guard Cam Thomas, who has been unavailable since January 2 due to a left hamstring strain, is expected to make his return shortly after February’s All-Star break, per … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Nets, Quickley, Craig, Wolves, Davis
Pacific Notes: Wiggins, Looney, Payton, Hayes, Bronny James, Clippers Trade Tiers
Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II have all been mentioned as potential trade candidates. The Warriors’ trio put on a show on Wednesday as Golden State upset Oklahoma City, Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic notes. They combined for 60 of Golden State’s 116 points. Afterward, Wiggins and Looney indicated they’d like to stay put. “Sometimes it can be disappointing … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Wiggins, Looney, Payton, Hayes, Bronny James, Clippers Trade Tiers
Trade Rumors: Butler, Suns, Turner, Johnson, Mathurin, Lakers
Although the Heat have lowered their asking price for Jimmy Butler, they have yet to find a trade package they like, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (Twitter links), who hears from a source that the Suns remain the most “aggressive” team in pursuit of the six-time All-Star. However, Miami still has no interest in taking on Bradley Beal and his no … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Butler, Suns, Turner, Johnson, Mathurin, Lakers