30/12/202014:17
The NBA G League is focused on Orlando’s Disney campus as its bubble site for the 2021 season beginning on Feb. 8th as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
18 teams are scheduled to participate in the season, including Ignite, the G League Elite team composed of former High School prospects. The G League is expected to play a 12-to-15 game schedule.
30/12/202010:13
Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis returned to practice for the first time since undergoing surgery in October.
The Latvian may be back in some weeks.
Per ESPN, There is no timetable for Porzingis’ return, through Rick Carlisle said it could happen in the next couple of weeks.
“Sometime in the next couple of weeks isn’t far-fetched. It isn’t certain, either. I think we just have to go day to day with it and hope that things can keep moving in a positive direction,” said Carlisle.
Porzingis said his main goal was to re-find his rhythm before he returns to the court.
“I just need a little bit of time now to get back in a rhythm and feel good on the court, and that’s it.”
30/12/202000:10
The Memphis Grizzlies today provided the following medical update on Grizzlies guard Ja Morant:
In Monday’s game against the Nets, Ja Morant exited late in the second quarter after contesting a field goal attempt of Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot and landing on Luwawu-Cabarrot’s foot. Further imaging revealed a Grade 2 ankle sprain, with an expected recovery time of 3-5 weeks.
29/12/202017:49
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love left Sunday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter and did not return to action after reaggravating a right calf strain initially diagnosed during the preseason. Further examination and an MRI administered on Monday at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health confirmed the injury. Love will undergo a series of treatment and rehabilitation and will be reassessed in approximately three to four weeks. His status will be updated as appropriate.
29/12/202012:59
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas today announced the team has exercised the fourth-year option on Josh Okogie and the third-year option on Jarrett Culver.
Okogie, 22, has averaged 8.1 points, on 40.6% shooting and 3.6 rebounds per contest in 139 games (83 starts) for the Timberwolves. He was named to Team World at the Rising Stars Game for the second-straight year as part of the 2020 All-Star Weekend in Chicago. Okogie was drafted by the Wolves in the first round (20th overall) of the 2018 NBA Draft.
Culver, 21, posted averages of 9.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in 23.9 minutes per contest in 63 games (35 starts) last season, his first in the NBA. The Wolves originally acquired the draft rights to the 6-7 guard from the Phoenix Suns on July 6, 2019.
NEWS: Timberwolves Exercise Team Options on Josh Okogie and Jarrett Culver
Full release: https://t.co/CgnQhWFKzA
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) December 29, 2020
29/12/202009:23
Amile Jefferson is close to sign with Galatasaray, Donatas Urbonas reports.
The power forward out of Duke spent last year between NBA (18 games with the Orlando Magic) and G League (25.8 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.7 assist, 1.7 blocks in 7 games for the Lakeland Magic).
Former Orlando Magic forward Amile Jefferson close to signing with Galatasaray Istanbul, per sources.
— Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) December 29, 2020
29/12/202007:44
The Memphis Grizzlies lost Ja Morant to ankle injury in win against the Nets.
Per ESPN, X-rays on Morant’s ankle revealed no fracture, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and he is expected to undergo an MRI as soon as Tuesday.
The 6-foot-3 guard was hurt when he attempted to block Nets forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot’s shot and landed awkwardly on Luwawu-Cabarrot’s foot.
Morant didn’t put weight on his left leg as he hopped to the sideline before collapsing next to the Grizzlies’ bench. He rolled on the floor in pain while the training staff came to him.
After a few minutes, a staff member brought over a wheelchair and Morant’s teammates helped him into it. Morant was immediately wheeled to the locker room and later ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Midway through the fourth quarter, Morant returned to the Grizzlies’ bench wearing a protective boot on his left leg. He limped into the team huddle during timeouts and doled out high-fives to his teammates.
28/12/202022:34
The Washington Wizards have declined the fourth-year options on Jerome Robinson and Moe Wagner, according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz.
Robinson and Wagner will become unrestricted free agents when the season ends.
28/12/202022:10
The Washington Wizards have exercised the fourth-year contract option on guard/forward Troy Brown Jr. and the third-year option on forward Rui Hachimura.
OFFICIAL: We've exercised the fourth-year contract option on G/F Troy Brown Jr. and the third-year option on F Rui Hachimura.
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 28, 2020
28/12/202019:11
The Brooklyn Nets have listed Kevin Durant as out for tonight’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Durant will rest in the second game of a back-to-back.
28/12/202017:39
Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that the team has exercised the 2021-22 third-year contract option for Matisse Thybulle.
Thybulle, who is in his second NBA season, was selected by Boston with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft before Philadelphia acquired his rights in a trade. Last season, he appeared in 65 games (14 starts), tallying 4.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and a rookie-best average of 1.4 steals in 19.8 minutes per game. Thybulle’s 93 total steals were 31 more than the next-closest NBA rookie a season ago, while his 47 blocks ranked fourth among first-year players. He was one of just nine players league-wide to post at least 90 blocks and 45 steals during the 2019-20 season and only the 10th rookie to reach such marks since 2000. As a first-year pro, Thybulle scored in double figures five times, including a career-high 20-point outing on Dec. 8, 2019 vs. Toronto, during which he made five three-pointers.
A four-year player out of the University of Washington in his home state, Thybulle capped his collegiate career by securing the 2019 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award and earning his second consecutive Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year honor. He tallied 331 total steals in his four seasons with the Huskies, breaking the Pac-12 record previously held by Hall of Famer Gary Payton.
28/12/202017:03
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie suffered a partially torn ACL in his right knee.
The guard will miss months of action before returning to the court.
Dinwiddie will have a $12.3 million player option in offseason.
Dinwiddie is expected to make full recovery before next season. Tough loss for Nets; Dinwiddie emerged as a starter alongside Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. With $12.3M player option in offseason, Dinwiddie has multiple choices being among the top free agents on the market. https://t.co/NDl7H6fP1J
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 28, 2020
28/12/202015:48
Nick Young is signing in China with Zhejiang Lions.
Swaggy P has played with the Denver Nuggets in 2018-2019.
Young is a former NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors.
28/12/202010:21
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie left game against the Nets after straining his right knee.
Per ESPN, Dinwiddie is scheduled to be evaluated again Monday morning, coach Steve Nash said.
The Nets are scheduled to play their first back-to-back games of the season. After Sunday’s game — their first loss — the Nets tip off against Memphis on Monday night. Dinwiddie’s status against Memphis will be determined after he is evaluated.
27/12/202020:50
Portland Trail Blazers exercise the «fourth year rookie scale option» for Anfernee Simons and «third year option» per Nassir Little.
Simons played the match against Rockets with 7 point in 10 minutes.
Little averaged 12 minutes in 48 game last season.
Portland has exercised the fourth year rookie scale option for Anfernee Simons and third year option for Nassir Little, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 27, 2020
27/12/202018:25
The Golden State Warriors lost for the season Marquese Chriss.
The player has suffered a broken right leg (fibula).
Warriors are already without Klay Thompson, out as well for the year.
The news was reported by Shams Charania.
26/12/202021:37
According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins has turned down an extension proposal for the amount of aproximately $90M, because he aimed at a deal near the maximum contract.
Collins will be one of the most coveted free agents next summer
26/12/202021:31
Former NBA Champion Kevin Love will be back in the starting lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night against the Pistons after the star forward missed the season opener with a calf injury.
Love had been sidelined since the team’s first exhibition game against Indiana on Dec. 12, when he got kicked in the calf. Love said his leg was swollen from his knee to Achilles tendon.
He wanted to play in Wednesday’s game against Charlotte, but the team decided that two more days of rest would be beneficial.
26/12/202020:55
Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard received eight stiches to treat a mouth laceration following a collision with Serge Ibaka on Friday night. The collision took place in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ win over the Nuggets.
Los Angeles coach Ty Lue downplayed the episode, saying afterwards that Leonard will be fine going forward. “I didn’t even see it … He’s going to be fine. He got up and walked off the floor, so he’s good,” he said.
26/12/202019:21
Houston Rockets star James Harden has traveled to Portland and been cleared to play vs. the Blazers tonight, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Former MVP completed a four-day quarantine on Friday, testing negative on four consecutive days for COVID-19
26/12/202015:41
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari is listed as ‘doubtful’ for today’s matchup against Memphis due to a left foot contusion.
Brandon Goodwin is questionable, Clint Capela is doubtful. Rajon Rondo, Tony Snell, Onyeka Okongwu and Kris Dunn are out.
26/12/202011:03
Frank Jackson will sign a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons, Eric Woodyard reports.
The talented guard out of Duke was released from the Oklahoma City Thunder before the start of the regular season.
Jackson (6-3, 205) has appeared in 120 career games (18 starts) with New Orleans, recording averages of 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.4 minutes per contest while shooting 42.2 percent from the floor.
The Detroit Pistons will sign Frank Jackson to a 2-way contract, according to a league source. Promising young guard is still only 22-years-old and has tremendous potential.
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) December 26, 2020
26/12/202010:53
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers have begun discussions with representatives of Dennis Schroder to extend the German playmaker’s contract.
The Espn reporter reveals that before the start of the season Schroder turned down an offer for an additional two years and $33.4 million.
From February 16th the point guard will become eligible for an extension of up to $83 million over 4 years.
In his first two games with the defending champions Schroder scored 32 points and dished 14 assists.
25/12/202016:11
LaMelo Ball debuted in the NBA in loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The third pick of the 2020 NBA draft came off the bench ending the game with zero points in 16’ on a 0-for-5 shooting night.
Before the game his father LaVar spoke with TMZ saying that his son has to be in the starting five.
Per TMZ, Lavar Ball says the Charlotte Hornets need to quit messing around and name his son Melo as the starting point guard. We saw LaVar at a Big Baller Brand holiday charity event in L.A. on Wednesday before Melo’s first NBA game as a pro and asked him about Charlotte’s starting 5.
LaVar says bluntly that Melo deserves a starting role right now — explaining, “If [Melo is] your marquee guy, what marquee guy don’t start?”
25/12/202015:18
Cavaliers guard/forward Dylan Windler left Wednesday night’s home opener against the Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter with a left wrist injury and did not return to action. X-rays taken at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse after the game were negative. Further examination and an MRI administered today at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health revealed a fourth metacarpal fracture. Windler will now undergo a period of treatment and rehabilitation and will be re-evaluated in one week. His status will be updated as appropriate.
25/12/202011:11
The Los Angeles Lakers will have LeBron James in Christmas’ Game against the Mavericks.
Per ESPN, LeBron James says he will be “ready to go” for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday despite rolling his left ankle in the season opener.
“I’ll be ready to go tomorrow on Christmas Day,” James told reporters Thursday. “I’ve never missed a Christmas Day game, and I don’t plan on missing one tomorrow.”
25/12/202009:14
James Harden added Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers as preferred destinations.
Per The Athletic, James Harden’s holiday wish list has grown longer yet again, it seems. Such is life when you’re a disgruntled NBA star who’s hoping Santa leaves a trade of your liking under the tree this year. Sources told The Athletic that the Houston Rockets guard has recently deemed the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers among his preferred destinations.
Brooklyn and Philadelphia were the first teams to receive that distinction back in mid-December, followed by Miami and Milwaukee being added in the weeks thereafter.
25/12/202009:07
The Charlotte Hornets announced today that center Cody Zeller underwent successful surgery on the fourth metacarpal of his left hand. The surgery was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Zeller suffered the fractured left hand in the fourth quarter of Charlotte’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 23. Zeller will be listed as out and will be reevaluated in four weeks.
Zeller is in his eighth year out of Indiana and holds career averages with the Hornets of 8.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 22.9 minutes per game over the course of 420 career appearances (253 starts). The 7-0 center is coming off a 2019-20 season in which he averaged career-highs in points (11.1) and rebounds (7.1) per game over the course of 58 games played.
24/12/202020:27
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised the fourth-year (2021-22) contract option on Collin Sexton and the third-year (2021-22) options on Darius Garland, Kevin Porter Jr. and Dylan Windler, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced.
Sexton started in all 65 games for Cleveland last season, averaging a team-best 20.8 points.
As a rookie Garland averaged 12.3 points and 3.9 assists.
Porter Jr. played in 50 games with the Cavaliers last season, averaging 10.0 points (12th among rookies), 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists.
OFFICIAL: Cavs exercise contract options on @CollinSexton02, @dariusgarland22, @Kevinporterjr and @Dylan_Windler23.
DETAILS: https://t.co/SfPTgKcINS pic.twitter.com/qq1VpkL0TU
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 23, 2020
24/12/202018:51
he Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday the team has exercised contract options for the 2021-22 season on Goga Bitadze and Aaron Holiday.
Bitadze, a 6-11, 245-pound center, was the 18th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and is entering his second season with the Pacers.
Holiday, a 6-1, 185-pound guard in his third season with Indiana, was selected 23rd overall in the 2018 NBA draft.
OFFICIAL: We have exercised contract options for the 2021-22 season on Goga Bitadze and Aaron Holiday.
More info ⤵️https://t.co/GrdtpIwFbq
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 22, 2020
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