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After suiting up for two matchups earlier this week, Dallas Mavericks first-year player Cooper Flagg has landed on the injury report again ahead of Sunday’s game in Toronto, according to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal. The young forward, who had previously been sidelined for nearly a month because of a sprain in the middle […] The post Cooper Flagg questionable Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Even though Los Angeles entered Friday’s matchup without its full roster, the absences proved irrelevant as Luka Doncic delivered a dominant offensive performance in a 128-117 victory over Indiana. The Lakers guard erupted for 44 points through the first three quarters, setting the tone early and giving his team control of the game. With the […] The post Luka Doncic joins Lakers legends with tenth 40-point game appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
During the media session, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies provided an update on the elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than six weeks. He explained that lingering discomfort remains, particularly when attempting certain passing motions. “If I was basically whipping a pass to the opposite side with that hand is the biggest […] The post Ja Morant discusses elbow injury and potential return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Phoenix Suns narrowly escaped with a 118-116 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Friday night. First-year lottery selection Khaman Maluach delivered his most impactful performance yet, recording a career-best five blocked shots while playing a season-high 20 minutes. Entering the game, he had totaled just 10 blocks across his previous 27 appearances. Head […] The post Khaman Maluach posts five blocks in bigger role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Denver Nuggets welcomed back three key forwards on Friday, as Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, and Spencer Jones were all available for the matchup with New York. Gordon returned while managing a minutes restriction after missing 17 straight games, a development the team viewed as especially encouraging, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. […] The post Nuggets returns overshadowed by more injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Chicago Bulls big man Lachlan Olbrich entered his rookie NBA campaign focused more on development than immediate results, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. After agreeing to a two-way contract during the offseason, the Australian center has been used sparingly, appearing in 21 games with limited minutes. Despite the modest role, Olbrich […] The post Lachlan Olbrich focused on development, not minutes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jaden Ivey of the Chicago Bulls did not accompany the team on its current 10-day road swing as he continues receiving treatment for his injured left knee, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. The progress he makes during rehabilitation could ultimately decide whether he returns to play again this season. Head coach Billy […] The post Jaden Ivey’s return timeline still uncertain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson is projected to be sidelined for several games after suffering a sprain in his right ankle, head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Saturday while speaking with reporters, including Coty M. Davis of The Detroit News. “I think it’s going to be a minute,” Bickerstaff said of Thompson’s return timeline. In additional […] The post Ausar Thompson out multiple games with ankle sprain appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic was instrumental in Saturday’s victory, putting together a strong all-around performance with 25 points, 15 rebounds, and three assists, though he committed five turnovers. Head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized Banchero’s impact on the defensive glass, noting how securing rebounds helps Orlando push the tempo, Jason Beede writes in a […] The post Jamahl Mosley says Paolo Banchero rebounds let Magic run appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Tristan Da Silva of the Orlando Magic has raised his level of play following the All-Star break, posting averages of 12.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steal across eight games while logging just over 30 minutes per contest, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel reports. The second-year forward delivered another productive outing against […] The post Jamahl Mosley credits Tristan Da Silva for role flexibility appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Desmond Bane played a major role in guiding Orlando to one of its most impressive wins of the season Saturday on the road against Minnesota, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports. Determined to limit his perimeter shooting, the Timberwolves focused on defending Bane tightly along the three-point arc, holding the veteran wing to an 0-for-5 […] The post Desmond Bane says role clarity feels freeing now appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Houston Rockets will face the San Antonio Spurs Sunday at 8:00 PM ET at the Frost Bank Center without four players, including Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet. Adams is sidelined with a left ankle injury requiring surgery, while VanVleet continues recovery from right knee ACL repair. Jae’Sean Tate remains out with a right knee […] The post Rockets vs Spurs injury report: absences ahead of Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
