The Kings are optimistic that DeMar DeRozan will be back on the court for Sunday’s game against San Antonio, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. After missing the past two games with lower back muscle inflammation, DeRozan was a full participant at today’s practice and is listed as probable on the team’s injury report. Anderson points out that DeRozan’s early-season … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: DeRozan, Huerter, Crowder, Reaves, Booker
Warriors Notes: Curry, Moody, Kuminga, Waters, TJD, Looney
After returning to action on Saturday following his Wednesday absence due to tendinitis in his knees, star guard Stephen Curry explained that he and the Warriors are trying to stay ahead of his knee soreness to ensure that it doesn’t become an ongoing issue, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “(It) has the potential (to be) like a nagging type thing if you don’t take care of it,” … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Moody, Kuminga, Waters, TJD, Looney
Pacific Notes: Kawhi, Lakers, Crowder, Beal, Nurkic
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is “progressing well” in his recovery from the right knee issue that has sidelined him this fall and postponed his season debut, head coach Tyronn Lue told reporters on Friday (Twitter video link via Law Murray of The Athletic). “He’s been able to get on the court and do some things on the court, which is good for us,” Lue said. “Just still … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kawhi, Lakers, Crowder, Beal, Nurkic
Warriors Notes: Curry, Wiggins, Spencer, Jackson-Davis
Stephen Curry is expected to play tonight in Phoenix after missing Wednesday’s game with bilateral knee pain, according to Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link). In a pre-game meeting with reporters, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said both Curry and Andrew Wiggins will have to go through warmups before a final decision is made on their status. Wiggins is dealing with a right ankle … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Curry, Wiggins, Spencer, Jackson-Davis
Injury Notes: DeRozan, Blazers, Pelicans, Thunder, Bulls
Kings forward DeMar DeRozan will be sidelined for Friday’s game in Portland due to muscle inflammation in his lower back, tweets Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. It will be DeRozan’s second straight absence — and fifth overall — as he continues to deal with the back issue. The Trail Blazers will also be shorthanded on Friday, announcing (via Twitter) that Jerami Grant … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: DeRozan, Blazers, Pelicans, Thunder, Bulls