As expected, Lakers star LeBron James has been assigned to the G League today in order to practice with the South Bay Lakers, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). James, whose season debut has been delayed while he deals with sciatica on his right side, is being sent to the G League for the first time since he entered the NBA in 2003. The assignment will, of course, … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: LeBron, Garland, Sharpe, Morant, Edey
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Bontemps’ Latest: Davis, Morant, Markkanen, Kings, Nets, More
If the Mavericks decide to move Anthony Davis prior to the trade deadline, the expectation is that the return would resemble what Phoenix got for Kevin Durant rather than a haul that features several first-round picks, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. In other words, Dallas probably shouldn’t count on getting more than a couple solid players and a single first-rounder. Although … [Read more...] about Bontemps’ Latest: Davis, Morant, Markkanen, Kings, Nets, More
Knicks Notes: Yabusele, Bridges, Hart, Robinson, Anunoby
When the Knicks used most of their taxpayer mid-level exception to sign Guerschon Yabusele over the summer, they envisioned him being a key member of the rotation in 2025/26. It hasn’t worked out that way this fall, with the French power forward largely struggling in his limited minutes, writes Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. Yabusele isn’t solely to blame for his … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Yabusele, Bridges, Hart, Robinson, Anunoby
OG Anunoby Out At Least Two Weeks With Left Hamstring Strain
November 16: Anunoby will miss at least two weeks, which is when he’ll be reevaluated, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). November 14: Knicks forward OG Anunoby sustained a left hamstring strain in the first quarter of Friday’s game against Miami and will not return, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (Twitter link), … [Read more...] about OG Anunoby Out At Least Two Weeks With Left Hamstring Strain
Rick Pitino drops annual reminder of heartbreaking Knicks draft blunder
Rick Pitino can't seem to let New York Knicks fans forget one of the club's most devastating decisions all these years after making it. … [Read more...] about Rick Pitino drops annual reminder of heartbreaking Knicks draft blunder

