Lakers head coach JJ Redick provided encouraging updates on injured guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on Monday, tweets Khobi Price of The Southern California News Group. Doncic, who didn’t play in the second half of Saturday’s loss to the Clippers, has a lower left leg contusion and is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old had the bruised area taped during the portion of … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Lakers, Knicks, Daniels, Watson, McConnell
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Mitchell Robinson could sneakily be Knicks’ biggest playoff upgrade
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Egor Dëmin has earned the most trust of the Nets’ five first-round picks. Danny Wolf has displayed his versatility, flirting with double-doubles. Drake Powell’s elite athleticism has allowed his defensive skills to translate. Ben Saraf has received the second-most starts of Brooklyn’s rookies and leads the team in assists per 36 minutes (6.0). … [Read more...] about Rookie Nolan Traore makes most of rare Nets chance —and could be in line for more
Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Brunson Named NBA’s Players Of Week 9
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA's Players of Week 9. Jackson averaged 27.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.7 blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies went 2-1. Brunson averaged 31.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 8.0 assists as the New York Knicks went 2-1 and also won the NBA Cup. … [Read more...] about Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Brunson Named NBA’s Players Of Week 9