The Mavericks, who hold the ninth spot in the Western Conference, are getting healthy just in time for a possible postseason berth. Center Daniel Gafford (right knee sprain) has been upgraded to probable for Monday’s matchup against the Nets, Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal tweets. Dereck Lively (right ankle stress fracture) is considered questionable to play. As we noted … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Gafford, Lively, Morant, Bane, Aldama, Borrego
Hornets Notes: Ball, Simpson, Playoff Drought, Nurkic
Hornets head coach Charles Lee tried to find the bright side of the injuries that will keep LaMelo Ball out for the rest of the season, writes Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. The team announced Friday that Ball will have arthroscopic surgery to address a right ankle impingement, along with a minor procedure on his right wrist. His recovery time is projected at four to … [Read more...] about Hornets Notes: Ball, Simpson, Playoff Drought, Nurkic
Checking In On Starter Criteria, Traded Draft Picks, Mavs’ Two-Ways, More
The months on the calendar between the NBA's in-season trade deadline and the start of the offseason represent the only time of year in which teams aren't permitted to make trades. Still, while the possibility of Shams Charania dropping shocking trade news in the middle of the night is off the table during this final stretch of the regular season, there's plenty going on around … [Read more...] about Checking In On Starter Criteria, Traded Draft Picks, Mavs’ Two-Ways, More
LaMelo Ball Undergoing Procedures On Ankle, Wrist
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will undergo a pair of minor procedures to address issues in his right ankle and right wrist, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that Ball will miss the remainder of the 2024/25 season. As Charania details, Ball played through both injuries in recent weeks, but after consultation with team doctors and outside specialists, the decision was … [Read more...] about LaMelo Ball Undergoing Procedures On Ankle, Wrist
Southeast Notes: Banchero, Johnson, Nurkic, Niang
The Magic have moved within a half-game of seventh-place Atlanta for the top seed in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. That’s due in large part to Paolo Banchero‘s resurgence. Their star forward has reached the 30-point mark in four consecutive games, including three victories. In 16 games following the All-Star break, Banchero is second in the league in scoring (29.6 … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Banchero, Johnson, Nurkic, Niang