Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum and Lakers star forward/center Anthony Davis were named the NBA’s Players of the Week for the stretch of Oct. 22-27, the league announced (Twitter link). Tatum was the Eastern Conference’s winner, while Davis claimed the Western Conference award. Tatum helped the Celtics to a 3-0 start to the season, which included blowout wins over the Knicks … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum, Anthony Davis Named Players Of The Week
Ivica Zubac Off To Hot Start
Ivica Zubac posted 23 points, 17 rebounds and six assists Sunday as the Clippers topped Golden State to continue their surprising start, per Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times. Zubac has scored at least 20 points in each of his first three games, joining Bob McAdoo as the only centers in franchise history to achieve that feat. “It’s only been three games, but I’m trying … [Read more...] about Ivica Zubac Off To Hot Start
Lakers’ Koloko Receives Medical Clearance From NBA
Big man Christian Koloko, who is on a two-way contract with the Lakers, has received medical clearance from the NBA’s Fitness-to-Play panel that will allow him to resume his career, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Koloko missed all of the 2023/24 season due to a career-threatening blood clot issue. His agent, Calvin Andrews, said over the summer that the … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Koloko Receives Medical Clearance From NBA
Clippers Exercise 2025/26 Option On Kobe Brown’s Contract
The Clippers have exercised their 2025/26 option on Kobe Brown‘s rookie contract, Law Murray of The Athletic tweets. Brown is due to make $2,654,692 next season. Brown, 24, was the 30th overall pick in 2023 out of Missouri. He saw action in 44 regular-season games as a rookie, though he only averaged 9.0 minutes per game. He posted averages of 2.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 … [Read more...] about Clippers Exercise 2025/26 Option On Kobe Brown’s Contract
Pacific Notes: Curry, Melton, Zubac, Davis, Ellis
Warriors star guard Stephen Curry will miss at least the next two games due to a left ankle sprain, Kendra Andrews of ESPN writes. Curry underwent an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury. He suffered it during Sunday night’s home opener against the Clippers during the third quarter. He returned to the game with eight minutes remaining in the fourth, then twisted … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Curry, Melton, Zubac, Davis, Ellis