KC Johnson: Zach LaVine is out vs. Hornets, per Donovan. Has a toe issue. Got stepped on last game. Went through shootaround and it got worse. … [Read more...] about
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Kings Notes: Trade Talks, Brown, Fox, Carter
As the Kings began to slide down the Western Conference standings over the past several weeks, the front office contemplated making smaller trades “just to change things up,” and also discussed larger deals involving Bulls wing Zach LaVine, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, Nets guard Cam Thomas, and Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, league sources tell Ramona Shelburne of … [Read more...] about Kings Notes: Trade Talks, Brown, Fox, Carter
Jonathan Toews Explains Absence, Doesn’t Rule Out NHL Return
Jonathan Toews’ name has slowly begun slipping from hockey dialogue. He led a star-studded career with the Chicago Blackhawks from 2007 to 2023, serving as the team’s captain for 14 seasons and leading the team to three Stanley Cup wins. Toews remained a tremendous lineup piece long after Chicago started to lose their luster – but the 2020s brought a challenge with nagging … [Read more...] about Jonathan Toews Explains Absence, Doesn’t Rule Out NHL Return
Lonzo Ball is ready to turn the page on the comeback chapter of his career. The Chicago Bulls guard isn’t trying to rush things. He’s still playing under a minutes restriction. The medical team still monitors him closely. His presence on the court is still wrapped in an abundance of caution. But the confidence is back. Ball doesn’t feel like a recovery story or an injured … [Read more...] about
Trade Rumors: Grizzlies, Nets, C. Johnson, Wizards, Lakers
After Michael Scotto reported on Sunday that the Grizzlies wanted to include top-15 protection on their 2025 first-round pick in their offer to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, Marc Stein writes at The Stein Line (Substack link) that one source said the protection on that pick was actually top-17. Brian Lewis of The New York Post, confirming that the protection on the pick the … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Grizzlies, Nets, C. Johnson, Wizards, Lakers