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It’s unclear if he’ll be available to play, but star center Victor Wembanyama will travel with the Spurs to Los Angeles for Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal against the Lakers, head coach Mitch Johnson told Jeff McDonald of The San Antonio Express-News and other media members (Twitter link). Wembanyama was a full practice participant on Sunday. He was out again Monday — his … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Wembanyama, Smart, H. Jones, Sheppard

NBA insider Jake Fischer just dropped a bomb about the Pelicans' two elite young wings. … [Read more...] about Latest report suggest the Pelicans’ only real path forward might break fans’ hearts

Nikola Mirotic will not be returning to the New Orleans Pelicans. He won't be returning to the NBA, either. At least not any time soon. … [Read more...] about Report: Ex-Pelicans sharpshooter Nikola Mirotic signs with Euroleague, despite $45M NBA interest

With Victor Wembanyama out, De’Aaron Fox has stepped into a leadership role and brought the Spurs‘ offense together, Jared Weiss writes for The Athletic. Fox has become increasingly comfortable getting into the teeth of the defense and then kicking out to shooters, Weiss writes. He has also helped the team get its turnover issues under control. Weiss notes that the Spurs’ game … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Fox, Spurs Injuries, Pelicans Core, Coward

Zion Williamson will be re-evaluated in three weeks due to a grade 2 right hip adductor strain, according to William Guillory of The Athletic. Williamson suffered the injury earlier this month. While the timeline would put Williamson's return around late December, there are people in the organization who don't expect Williamson to turn until early January. Williamson is … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson To Be Re-Evaluated In 3 Weeks With Grade 2 Right Adductor Strain