Nic Claxton has been diagnosed with a lower back strain and will be re-evaluated in one week. Claxton was scheduled to receive an epidural injection on Friday. Claxton is averaging 8.6 points and 7.7 rebounds this season. … [Read more...] about Nic Claxton Out With Lower Back Strain, Will Be Re-Evaluated In One Week
Bojan Bogdanovic Nearing Return In December
Brooklyn Nets forward Bojan Bogdanovic is getting closer to a return. Sources indicate that Bogdanovic should be fully recovered from offseason foot surgery in December. "I saw him on the court shooting [Wednesday]. But playing 5-on-5 and in a real game, he's progressing well. We're not gonna give an exact date, but he's doing good," Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said about … [Read more...] about Bojan Bogdanovic Nearing Return In December
Knicks Expected To Re-Sign Landry Shamet Following His Shoulder Recovery
The New York Knicks plan on re-signing Landry Shamet once he recovers from his separated shoulder. Shamet was on track to make the Knicks' regular season roster until his injury. The Knicks selected Shamet in the G League draft to ensure they could oversee Shamet's injury rehab. Shamet, who was with the Washington Wizards last season, averaged 10.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 … [Read more...] about Knicks Expected To Re-Sign Landry Shamet Following His Shoulder Recovery
Karl-Anthony Towns: I Feel Like I’m A Better Version Of Myself
Karl-Anthony Towns has had a good start to the season with the New York Knicks as he's back to playing center full time for the first time in two years. "I don't just lose the ability to play the five," Towns said on Friday when asked about being back at center. Towns says his play is "just being able to do what I did a lot of years at the five." "I feel I'm a better version of … [Read more...] about Karl-Anthony Towns: I Feel Like I’m A Better Version Of Myself
Ariel Hukporti, Knicks Agree To Two-Year Standard Contract
The New York Knicks and center Ariel Hukporti have agreed to a two-year, standard NBA contract. Hukporti is currently on a two-year deal with New York. The second season is reportedly a team option for New York. The Knicks have to add two players on standard contracts, as they've played the first two weeks of the season with only 12 players on standard deals. Teams can go only … [Read more...] about Ariel Hukporti, Knicks Agree To Two-Year Standard Contract