Raptors wing Ja’Kobe Walter, the No. 19 pick in this year’s draft, has been diagnosed with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced in a press release on Friday. According to the Raptors, Walter – who sustained the injury during informal workouts this week – won’t be able to take part in on-court activities during training camp. An update on the rookie’s … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Walter, M. Williams, Lyles, McLaughlin, Watson
Kings Sign Brodric Thomas To Camp Deal
5:08pm: The signing is official, tweets James Ham of The Kings Beat. 4:00pm: The Kings are adding free agent shooting guard Brodric Thomas to their training camp roster, reports Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee (Twitter link). While Anderson doesn’t specify what type of contract Thomas will sign, it will almost certainly be a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal, which won’t … [Read more...] about Kings Sign Brodric Thomas To Camp Deal
Texas Notes: Klay, Doncic, Adams, Rockets
Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban recently spoke with Shannon Sharpe on his Club Shay Shay podcast (Twitter link) about a variety of topics, including Klay Thompson‘s to depart the Warriors for Dallas in free agency. “Klay Thompson’s got a lot to prove,” Cuban said. “Klay was ready for a move. All the grief he got last year – particularly the way it ended. So the timing was … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Klay, Doncic, Adams, Rockets
Pacific Notes: Sabonis, DeRozan, Monk, Kings, Mann, Lakers
Kings center Domantas Sabonis recently spoke to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee about “Starting 5,” the Netflix series in which he stars alongside LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Edwards. The show’s premiere is Oct. 9. As for Sacramento’s offseason, Sabonis said he’s he looking forward to playing with six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan, whom the Kings … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Sabonis, DeRozan, Monk, Kings, Mann, Lakers
Warriors Notes: Roster, Rotation, Looney, Kuminga, Moody, Staff
Speaking on Thursday to reporters, including Anthony Slater of The Athletic and Kendra Andrews of ESPN, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said the front office believes it “improved the team” this offseason, though he suggested the club will remain on the lookout for further upgrades. “We’re probably as impatient a franchise as you can be right now given our time … [Read more...] about Warriors Notes: Roster, Rotation, Looney, Kuminga, Moody, Staff