Warriors coach Steve Kerr offered enc0uraging words about Spurs coach Gregg Popovich before tonight’s game in San Antonio, per Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. Kerr said he communicates frequently with Popovich, who has been away from the team since suffering a mild stroke on November 2, and “the doctors are feeling great about all of that.” Kerr has also been … [Read more...] about Steve Kerr Provides Encouraging Update On Gregg Popovich
Injury Notes: Morant, Embiid, Bridges, Durant, Beal, M. Jones
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (hip) is listed as doubtful to play on Saturday vs. Chicago, but the plan is for him to get workouts in during the coming days and potentially return early on in Memphis’ four-game homestand that begins on Monday, per Michael Wallace of Grizzlies.com (Twitter link). As Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphian observes (via Twitter), the fact that Morant … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Morant, Embiid, Bridges, Durant, Beal, M. Jones
Western Notes: Jokic, Hachimura, R. Williams, Warriors
The Nuggets got some very good news ahead of Friday night’s showdown vs. the defending Western champion Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who says three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has rejoined the team and will be active on Friday against Dallas. Jokic had missed Denver’s past three contests, having been listed as out for personal reasons. As Charania … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Jokic, Hachimura, R. Williams, Warriors
Western Notes: DeRozan, Sabonis, Monk, Melton, Jenkins, Payton
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