Jae Crowder went from being out of the league at the beginning of the week to starting for the Kings on Wednesday. After signing with the team earlier in the day, Crowder was immediately inserted into the lineup. The veteran forward played 27 minutes and contributed eight points, four rebounds and a steal as Sacramento defeated Minnesota to snap a four-game losing streak. “He … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Crowder, Beal, Podziemski, Knecht, Reddish
Return Of Durant, Beal Sparks Suns’ Rout
Tuesday’s return of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal has the Suns looking like an elite team again, observes Doug Haller of The Athletic. Durant and Beal sparked a 27-point rout of the Lakers in an NBA Cup game and provided a reminder of how good the team looked during its 8-1 start to the season. “I just wanted to be out there with the guys,” said Durant, who missed seven games … [Read more...] about Return Of Durant, Beal Sparks Suns’ Rout
Suns’ Durant, Beal On Track To Return Tuesday
Injured Suns stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal intend to return to Phoenix’s lineup on Tuesday when the team faces the Lakers in an NBA Cup matchup, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Durant and Beal have both been sidelined due to left calf strains. Durant last played on November 8, having missed the Suns’ past seven games, while Beal has been out since Nov. 12 … [Read more...] about Suns’ Durant, Beal On Track To Return Tuesday
Pacific Notes: Ishbia, Durant, Ellis, James, Knecht
Suns owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN’s Shams Charania (video link) that he anticipates his team will be able to lock up Kevin Durant beyond his current contract, which expires in 2026. “We expect Kevin to sign an extension and be with us for the long-term,” Ishbia said. “We hope he finishes his career here in Phoenix. That’s what we expect.” Durant, 36, is currently sidelined by a … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Ishbia, Durant, Ellis, James, Knecht
Injury Notes: Morant, Embiid, Bridges, Durant, Beal, M. Jones
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hip) is listed as doubtful to play on Saturday vs. Chicago, but the plan is for him to get workouts in during the coming days and potentially return early on in Memphis’ four-game homestand that begins on Monday, per Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com (Twitter link). As Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian observes (via Twitter), the fact that Morant … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Morant, Embiid, Bridges, Durant, Beal, M. Jones