Derrick Jones Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL sprain on Sunday, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Jones will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Jones was four games into his return from another MCL sprain in the same knee. He missed over one month with that previous injury. Jones is averaging 10.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 17 games. … [Read more...] about Derrick Jones Jr. Out With Grade 2 MCL Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6 Weeks
Lakers Still Looking To Acquire Two-Way Forward
The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to trade for a two-way forward with size before the February 5 deadline, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Lakers have previously been linked with Herb Jones and Keon Ellis, with the Pelicans resisting offers for Jones and Trey Murphy III. Stein adds that the Lakers will only sacrifice this summer's financial flexibility to … [Read more...] about Lakers Still Looking To Acquire Two-Way Forward
Ivica Zubac Expected To Return Saturday Versus Celtics
Ivica Zubac is available to return to the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Zubac has been out since suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain on December 20. Zubac is averaging 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds on the season. The Clippers have won six straight games. … [Read more...] about Ivica Zubac Expected To Return Saturday Versus Celtics
Adou Thiero Out Four Weeks With Right MCL Sprain
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that rookie wing Adou Thiero will miss at least four weeks due to a right MCL sprain. Thiero has appeared in 15 games after missing the start of the season following surgery on his left knee. Thiero joins a growing list of Lakers on the injury list. Los Angeles is already without Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent. … [Read more...] about Adou Thiero Out Four Weeks With Right MCL Sprain
Clippers Have No Plans For Fire Sale, Will Explore Adding Around Harden, Leonard
The Los Angeles Clippers have no plans for a fire sale before the trade deadline and are expected to explore adding an impact player around James Harden and Kawhi Leonard, sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic Team sources say owner Steve Ballmer continues his mandate to remain competitive despite the team's 6-21 start. The Clippers have won five straight games, restoring some … [Read more...] about Clippers Have No Plans For Fire Sale, Will Explore Adding Around Harden, Leonard