Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record during the week of December 29 to January 4. This the first time Avdija has earned Player … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
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Derrick Jones Jr. Out With Grade 2 MCL Sprain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 6 Weeks
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
WOULD YOU GIVE UP A FIRST ROUND PICK FOR MARSHALL AND GAFFORD?
WOULD YOU GIVE UP A FIRST ROUND PICKFOR MARSHALL AND GAFFORD?This is the kind of trade that I think makes sense although it does cost the Lakers a first round pick.Lakers would like to keep pick to go after Walker Kessler next summer when they could give the Jazz four first… https://t.co/2LfkpmzW26 pic.twitter.com/TUpIH4Ai2e— LakerTom (@LakerTom) January 5, 2026 … [Read more...] about WOULD YOU GIVE UP A FIRST ROUND PICK FOR MARSHALL AND GAFFORD?
Lakers Wing Building Case for Permanent Promotion
NBA fans won’t have to wonder who No. 12 is anymore. Lakers forward Jake LaRavia has quietly excelled despite fluctuating roles. Now, some believe his recent efforts could lead to a well-deserved promotion. Lakers Wing Building Case for Permanent Promotion LaRavia Starts the New Year Off with a Bang LaRavia rang in 2026 with back-to-back 20-point games—both of them against one … [Read more...] about Lakers Wing Building Case for Permanent Promotion
Could Trae Young Make His Move to the West?
Ever since he was drafted seven seasons ago, Trae Young has been one of the NBA’s most intriguing and polarizing players. A four-time All-Star with an All-NBA Third Team selection in 2022, his accolades speak for themselves. However, Young’s recent production has dipped to levels not seen since his rookie season. Coupled with the emergence of promising young players such as … [Read more...] about Could Trae Young Make His Move to the West?