The Memphis Grizzlies tried to acquire Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets, but they were only offering a top-17 protected first rounder in the 2025 draft. The Nets instead traded Finney-Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers for a package of three second rounders. Brooklyn also would have had to trade a second round pick or two to the Grizzlies and take on salary. The Nets … [Read more...] about Nets Preferred Lakers’ Three 2nd Rounders Over Top-17 Protected 2025 Pick From Grizzlies
Kawhi Leonard Targeting Jan. 4th For Season Debut
Kawhi Leonard is targeting Jan. 4th for his regular season debut after missing the beginning of the campaign due to injury management on his surgically repaired right knee. The Clippers have been reluctant to provide a timetable for Leonard since holding him out of training camp drills in September. Leonard traveled on the Clippers' recent road trip to Dallas and participated … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Targeting Jan. 4th For Season Debut
Anthony Davis Day-To-Day With Left Ankle Sprain
Anthony Davis is day-to-day with a left ankle sprain that forced him to leave the Los Angeles Lakers' game on Christmas at the Golden State Warriors. Davis was able to walk without any support and will be reevaluated before the Lakers' upcoming game on Saturday against the Sacramento Kings. Davis is averaging 26.6 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 blocks this season … [Read more...] about Anthony Davis Day-To-Day With Left Ankle Sprain
Scouts Remain Unchanged On Assessment Of Bronny James’ Long-Term Outlook
Bronny James appears more comfortable on the court than he did last season at USC and in Summer League, but most scouts appear to be unchanged in their assessment of his game following his performance in the G League Showcase. In seven G League games so far this season, James is averaging 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.0 minutes while shooting 37.4 … [Read more...] about Scouts Remain Unchanged On Assessment Of Bronny James’ Long-Term Outlook
Lakers Targeted Bub Carrington With No. 17 Pick Before Dalton Knecht’s Slide
The Los Angeles Lakers coveted Bub Carrington with the 17th overall pick in the draft. But he was selected by the Washington Wizards at No. 14 while Dalton Knecht was in the midst of a free fall. The Lakers didn't anticipate Knecht remaining available outside the lottery. In 18 games this season with the Wizards, Carrington is averaging 8.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists … [Read more...] about Lakers Targeted Bub Carrington With No. 17 Pick Before Dalton Knecht’s Slide