Terrence Shannon Jr. has been cleared for full-contact, five-on-five practice, the Timberwolves announced in a press release. He is being listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Kings. Shannon has missed the last nine games for the Wolves with a left foot fifth metatarsal bone bruise. After playing 339 regular season minutes in his rookie season, he saw his playing … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Shannon, Shamet, Barrett, Bulls
Atlantic Notes: Queta, Ingram, George, Sixers
Celtics starting center Neemias Queta will sit out for the first time this season on Wednesday when the team faces the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, Brian Robb of MassLive.com reports. Queta suffered a sprained left ankle in Sunday’s win over the Magic and did not practice on Tuesday. Queta is averaging a career-high 9.3 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, and the Celtics … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Queta, Ingram, George, Sixers
Raptors’ RJ Barrett Ruled Out For One Week
Raptors forward RJ Barrett, who injured his right knee during Sunday’s win over Brooklyn, underwent medical imaging that revealed no structural damage, the team confirmed today in a press release. However, Barrett has been diagnosed with a sprain and will remain on the shelf for a few more games after sitting out on Monday vs. Cleveland. According to the Raptors, Barrett will … [Read more...] about Raptors’ RJ Barrett Ruled Out For One Week
Injury Notes: Warriors, Davis, Barrett, Sixers, Collins, Pacers
The Warriors will be without three important frontcourt players on Monday against Utah. In addition to center Al Horford, who will miss at least a week due to right sciatic nerve irritation, and forward Jonathan Kuminga, who has been unavailable since November 12 due to bilateral knee tendonitis, Draymond Green has been ruled out for Monday’s game due to a right foot sprain, … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Warriors, Davis, Barrett, Sixers, Collins, Pacers
Atlantic Notes: Simons, Clowney, McCain, Raptors’ Start
Anfernee Simons is pumping up his trade value. The Celtics guard has posted back-to-back 23-point games. Playing time has been key — his minutes have fluctuated from 12 to 33 over the course of the season, and he’s averaging 24.9 MPG overall, Brian Robb of MassLive.com notes. “I think honestly just keeping it simple,” Simons said. “In previous years, that was kind of my thing — … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Simons, Clowney, McCain, Raptors’ Start
