Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (shoulder) and Darius Garland (head) appear to have avoided major injuries after suffering scares in Tuesday’s win over Washington, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). While Garland, who took a hit to the back of his head in the third quarter and sat out the rest of the game, may have to clear the NBA’s concussion … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Cavs, Durant, Mann, George, Embiid, Reaves
Kevin Durant Out At Least One Week Due To Sprained Ankle
Suns star Kevin Durant, who exited Tuesday’s win over San Antonio due to a left ankle sprain, will be reevaluated in one week, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Suns have confirmed the news in a press release. Even if Durant is fully recovered in a week, he’ll miss Phoenix’s games in New Orleans on Thursday, Miami on Saturday, and Orlando on Sunday. The earliest he might … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Out At Least One Week Due To Sprained Ankle
Pacific Notes: Harden, Nurkic, Durant, Ighodaro, Dunn, Green, Monk
The Clippers re-signed James Harden on a two-year deal over the summer. It has turned into a wise move, as Harden has dominated games in Kawhi Leonard‘s absence. Harden had 39 points in a 126-122 win against the Nuggets on Sunday. Last week, he erupted for a season-high 43 points in a road win against the Wizards. “I’m feeling a lot better,” Harden told The Athletic’s Law … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Harden, Nurkic, Durant, Ighodaro, Dunn, Green, Monk
Steve Kerr Praises Devin Booker For Olympics Role
Before tonight’s meeting with the Suns, Warriors coach Steve Kerr once again singled out Devin Booker for adjusting his game to complement the other elite players on the U.S. Olympic team (Twitter video link from PHNX Sports). “It’s not easy for a guy to adapt his normal role of go-to-guy, scorer and then to be asked to be a defender, connector and then thrive in that role,” … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr Praises Devin Booker For Olympics Role
Pacific Notes: Kawhi, Lakers, Crowder, Beal, Nurkic
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is “progressing well” in his recovery from the right knee issue that has sidelined him this fall and postponed his season debut, head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters on Friday (Twitter video link via Law Murray of The Athletic). “He’s been able to get on the court and do some things on the court, which is good for us,” Lue said. “Just still … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kawhi, Lakers, Crowder, Beal, Nurkic