Sixers stars Paul George (left knee bone bruise) and Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) will remain out for the team’s game on Wednesday vs. Houston, as Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer relays (Twitter link). While George was a partial participant in Tuesday’s practice, Embiid, Kyle Lowry (right hip strain), and Caleb Martin (low back soreness) didn’t take part … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: George, Embiid, Anunoby, Boucher
Injury Notes: Monk, Sixers, Hayes, Dick, Hornets, Ball
Kings guard Malik Monk has been unavailable since November 10 due to a right ankle sprain, but it sounds like he could be back in action on Monday. Sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link) that Monk will go through pre-game warm-ups with the intention of playing vs. Oklahoma City. Monk has officially been listed as questionable to suit up, notes Sean Cunningham of … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Monk, Sixers, Hayes, Dick, Hornets, Ball
Raptors Notes: Brown, Road Woes, Chomche, Walter
Bruce Brown has been limited by injuries since the Raptors acquired him from Indiana in January, but he feels ready to prove himself as he gets closer to making his season debut, writes Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. After undergoing arthroscopic surgery shortly before the start of training camp, Brown is expected to return to action sometime during the team’s four-game road … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Brown, Road Woes, Chomche, Walter
Atlantic Notes: Nets Veterans, Wilson, Brunson, Embiid, Sixers, Barnes, More
Multiple Nets veterans have been the subjects of trade speculation since their arrival to the team. Cameron Johnson, Bojan Bogdanovic, Ben Simmons, Dennis Schröder and Dorian Finney-Smith are among the players who have been involved in trade rumors for some time, with fourth-year guard Cam Thomas joining them this week. A few of those players are off to career-best starts for a … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Nets Veterans, Wilson, Brunson, Embiid, Sixers, Barnes, More
Scottie Barnes Returns, May See More Time At Point Guard
Scottie Barnes said he “felt great” Thursday night as he returned to the Raptors‘ lineup after missing 11 games with an orbital bone fracture, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Grange points out that Barnes replaced Davion Mitchell in the starting lineup and might have the skills to be successful as an oversized point guard even when Immanuel Quickley returns from his injury. … [Read more...] about Scottie Barnes Returns, May See More Time At Point Guard