Rockets center Alperen Sengun suffered a lateral right ankle sprain just over a minute into Saturday’s game at Dallas and was ruled out for the remainder of the eventual loss, as Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com relays. The Turkish big man, who made his first All-Star appearance last season, recently returned from a left soleus (calf) strain. Backup center Steven Adams was also out for … [Read more...] about Sengun Exits Saturday’s Game With Right Ankle Sprain
Mavericks, Rockets To Play Preseason Games In Macao
The NBA China Games will continue this fall with two preseason meetings between the Mavericks and Rockets, the NBA and Sands China Ltd. announced Monday morning in a press release. The games will take place October 9 and 11 at The Venetian Arena in Macao. The city hosted the Nets and Suns for a pair of preseason contests three months ago. “The games in Macao earlier this season … [Read more...] about Mavericks, Rockets To Play Preseason Games In Macao
Trae Young Rumors: Wizards, Nets, Rockets, Wolves
While Washington looks like the “clear favorite” for Trae Young at this juncture, no trade agreement between the Hawks and Wizards is imminent, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who suggests Atlanta will continue to explore other trade scenarios involving the four-time All-Star guard in the coming weeks. The Hawks’ talks involving Young have been “minimal” so far, … [Read more...] about Trae Young Rumors: Wizards, Nets, Rockets, Wolves
Pacific Notes: Durant, Suns, Sanders, Kerr, Kuminga
Playing against his former team on Monday, Rockets forward Kevin Durant secured a victory for his current team by making a game-winning three-pointer with one second left in the fourth quarter. He admitted to reporters after the victory that being able to deliver that dagger against the Suns made the moment more meaningful, per Kristie Rieken of The Associated Press. “Most … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Durant, Suns, Sanders, Kerr, Kuminga
Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record during the week of December 29 to January 4. This the first time Avdija has earned Player … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week