After telling reporters over the weekend in London that he’s loyal to the Grizzlies, Ja Morant shut down questions about the trade rumors involving him when he returned to Memphis this week. “I’m sorry y’all wasn’t able to come to London, but I’m done with those questions,” Morant responded when asked what the team told him about the possibility of a trade (Twitter link via … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Morant, Jerome, Finley, Flagg, Sheppard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bam Adebayo Named Players Of Week
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Heat big man Bam Adebayo have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, the NBA announced today (Twitter links). Oklahoma City had a 2-1 record during the week of January 12-18, with the reigning Most Valuable Player averaging 31.0 points, 4.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bam Adebayo Named Players Of Week
Steven Adams Out Indefinitely With Grade 3 Ankle Sprain
Rockets center Steven Adams has been diagnosed with a Grade 3 left ankle sprain and is out indefinitely, head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on Tuesday (Twitter link via Will Guillory of The Athletic). According to the Cleveland Clinic, a Grade 3 ankle sprain is when the ligament is completely torn. It’s the most severe ankle sprain and involves significant swelling and … [Read more...] about Steven Adams Out Indefinitely With Grade 3 Ankle Sprain
Southwest Notes: Adams, Durant, Dirk, Mavs, Morant
Rockets center Steven Adams suffered a left ankle sprain in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win over New Orleans and had to be helped off the court with assistance, notes Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). Head coach Ime Udoka told sideline reporter Vanessa Richardson after the game that Adams’ ankle already had a significant amount of swelling but X-rays were … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Adams, Durant, Dirk, Mavs, Morant
Western Notes: Sengun, Booker, Horford, Cissoko, Love
Rockets center Alperen Sengun was expected to miss 10-to-14 days due to a right ankle sprain. However, he only ended up being sidelined for three games over seven days. Sengun admitted on Wednesday that he’s not fully healthy, tweets Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. “Still not 100 percent. It’s not going to be 100 percent for a while,” Sengun said. “But I’ve played through this all … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Sengun, Booker, Horford, Cissoko, Love