INGLEWOOD — Clippers coach Tyronn Lue predicted Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic would be a defensive “tug of war” with neither team giving up much ground. He wasn’t altogether wrong. This was a showdown between two of the top-rated defensive teams in the NBA and finding the basket proved difficult for the first 24 minutes. After the push-and-pull first half, though, … [Read more...] about Clippers win defensive tussle with Magic
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Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
EL SEGUNDO — Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt’s rehabilitation from offseason surgery on his feet will continue for at least the next couple of weeks before another update on his status is expected. The team said on Wednesday night that Vanderbilt’s ramp-up progression has been more gradual than originally expected, emphasizing that the 25-year-old forward hasn’t experienced a … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
Dave McMenamin: Jarred Vanderbilt’s ramp up after offseason foot procedures in May has gone slower than the Lakers anticipated, per the team. There have been no setbacks, however. He will be re-evaluated in a couple weeks, per the team. … [Read more...] about
Coach Tyronn Lue said Powell would also miss Friday’s home game against the Sacramento Kings. … [Read more...] about
Injury Notes: Hartenstein, Pelicans, N. Powell, P. Williams
One of the top free agent acquisitions of the summer could make his debut for his new team as soon as Wednesday night. As Tim MacMahon of ESPN relays (via Twitter), Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has been upgraded to questionable for the first time this season. Hartenstein appeared in three preseason games with the Thunder last month, but fractured his left hand just before … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Hartenstein, Pelicans, N. Powell, P. Williams