Kings forward DeMar DeRozan intends to return to action on Friday vs. the Clippers after missing three games due to a back issue, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). DeRozan may not be the only key player back on the court for the team in Los Angeles. According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (Twitter link), Domantas Sabonis (back) has fully participated in … [Read more...] about Western Notes: DeRozan, Sabonis, Monk, Melton, Jenkins, Payton
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
Grizzlies Notes: Edey, Williams, Injuries, Draymond, Jenkins
A left ankle sprain forced Grizzlies center Zach Edey to the inactive list for Tuesday’s game against Denver and will keep him sidelined for more time beyond that. Speaking to reporters ahead of Tuesday’s contest, head coach Taylor Jenkins said that Edey would be considered “week-to-week” as a result of his ankle injury (Twitter link via Michael Wallace of … [Read more...] about Grizzlies Notes: Edey, Williams, Injuries, Draymond, Jenkins
De’Anthony Melton To Undergo Season-Ending ACL Surgery
After completing further testing on his injured left ACL, the Warriors have determined that guard De’Anthony Melton will require season-ending surgery, the team has announced (Twitter link). The ailment had previously been diagnosed as a sprain, though the fact that it requires surgical treatment suggests it may be more significant. Melton signed a one-year contract worth the … [Read more...] about De’Anthony Melton To Undergo Season-Ending ACL Surgery
Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Monk, Sabonis, Bamba, Riley, Looney
The Kings provided some positive medical updates on three key players, Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee writes. DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis didn’t play on Monday but are close to returning. All three have been cleared for individual on-court workouts. They could return for Sacramento’s game against the Clippers on Friday. DeRozan has been sidelined for … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Monk, Sabonis, Bamba, Riley, Looney