There’s optimism that Kevin Durant will be able to return from his left calf strain at some point next week, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter video link), who suggests the Suns star could be back on the court as soon as Tuesday for an NBA Cup matchup with the Lakers. There’s also optimism that Bradley Beal, who is dealing with a left calf strain of his own, will be … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Durant, Beal, Rockets, Giannis, Marshall, Pelicans
Injury Notes: Hartenstein, Pelicans, N. Powell, P. Williams
One of the top free agent acquisitions of the summer could make his debut for his new team as soon as Wednesday night. As Tim MacMahon of ESPN relays (via Twitter), Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has been upgraded to questionable for the first time this season. Hartenstein appeared in three preseason games with the Thunder last month, but fractured his left hand just before … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Hartenstein, Pelicans, N. Powell, P. Williams
Pelicans To Sign Elfrid Payton
The Pelicans and free agent guard Elfrid Payton have agreed to a deal, agent Darrell Comer tells Shams Charania of ESPN. As Charania notes, the agreement will reunite Payton and Pelicans head coach Willie Green, who were teammates on the Magic during the 2014/15 season, Green’s last as a player — and Payton’s first. The 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Payton has 500 … [Read more...] about Pelicans To Sign Elfrid Payton
Southwest Notes: Wembanyama, Doncic, McCollum, Missi
The Spurs have officially listed Victor Wembanyama as doubtful for Tuesday night’s game against the Thunder due to a bruised knee, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express News tweets. San Antonio had indicated after practice the star center would be listed as questionable, according to Orsborn. He sat out Saturday’s loss at Dallas after suffering the injury in a collision with … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Wembanyama, Doncic, McCollum, Missi
Southwest Notes: Antetokounmpo, V. Williams, Bane, Edey, Doncic, Pelicans
As opposed to recent reporting that indicated Houston could be a favorite to make a big in-season splash, NBA insider Marc Stein writes in a recent Substack post that “consistent whispers” around the league point to the Rockets waiting until the offseason to buy more time to see if a big trade target shakes loose. Houston expressed interest in trading for Kevin Durant this past … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Antetokounmpo, V. Williams, Bane, Edey, Doncic, Pelicans