(Photo: Harry How/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Russell Westbrook (#0) of the LA Clippers reacts during a timeout during a 117-106 New Orleans Pelicans victory at Crypto. com Arena on February 7, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on his fractured left hand on Monday, March 4. according to league insider Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN. The optimistic hope is that he recovers in time to rejoin the team ahead of the 2024 NBA playoffs, which are scheduled to begin April 20. The league’s all-time leader in triple-doubles suffered a broken left hand…
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Getty Jarred Vanderbilt #2 and Christian Wood #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers battle Andre Drummond #3 of the Chicago Bulls for the rebound. the Los Angeles Lakers center Christian Boisabsent since February 21 with a knee injuryrecently obtained a temporary restraining order against his model ex-girlfriend, according to a TMZ Report.According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Wood accused Yasmine Lopezwho boasts of 1.8 million followers on Instagram, of having made his life hell after their breakup in December 2022.Lopez is the mother of Wood’s 8-month-old son Kobe Sean.“Wood claims that on February 23, 2024, Lopez and her…
The Memphis Grizzlies will meet the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night for the second time in a week.Brooklyn came to FedExForum and blew out the Grizzlies a week ago, and now Memphis will have a chance for revenge at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Grizzlies have since lost three more games, including back-to-back home losses to the Portland Trail Blazers.The Nets (24-36) have won two of three since. They are just two games out of last place in the Eastern Conference Play-In tournament. Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas are among the Brooklyn players ruled out of Monday’s game.The Grizzlies…
The Toronto Raptors and center Kelly Olynyk agreed to a two-year contract extension Monday, taking a potential free agent to the Miami Heat off the market this summer.Olynyk’s deal is worth $26.3 million, according to ESPN, and takes it through the 2025-26 season. The Raptors traded for Olynyk, 32, at a trade deadline with the Utah Jazz in February, intending to sign the Canadian native to an extension, according to the ESPN report.In nine games with the Raptors, Olynyk is averaging 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 46% shooting overall. Olynyk played for the Heat from 2017-2021 before…
Milwaukee Bucks will always be without the services of three-time All-Star Khris Middleton when they assume the Los Angeles Clippers Monday night. The 32-year-old woman is still breastfeeding persistent left ankle injury this will now keep him sidelined for an 11th consecutive game.The Bucks are eager to have their star swingman back, but at the same time, his extended absence has also led to positive developments within the team.Milwaukee Bucks’ Pat Connaughton aware of Khris Middleton’s injuryJanuary 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Caris LeVert (3) during the second…
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernée Simons will be the only regular starter available for his team Monday night at the Minnesota Timberwolves.Deandre Ayton (wrist), Jerami Grant (quad), Toumani Camara (illness) and Matisse Thyublle (left hip soreness) are all out. Simons is the only healthy player to make more than 15 starts this season. Jabari Walker made 14 and Duop Reath made 13.Check back later for game updates.PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVESWhat: Trail Blazers (17-42) at Timberwolves (42-19), 5 p.m., Monday.Or: Target Center, Minneapolis.Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM).TV channel: Root Sports PLUS (in Portland: Comcast 1253; DirecTV: 688).Watch…
Tuesday evening, the New Orleans Pelicans head to Scotiabank Arena for a road clash against the Toronto Raptors. The Pelicans beat the Indiana Pacers three nights ago. The Raptors dispatched the Charlotte Hornets. Tip-off is at 7:40 p.m. ET. New Orleans opens as a road favorite. Pelicans crush PacersThe Pelicans destroyed the Pacers three nights ago, taking an early lead en route to a 129-102 victory. Brandon Ingram scored 19 of his 34 points in the first quarter, tying New Orleans’ franchise record with 48 points. After a 123-114 loss at Indianapolis on Wednesday night, the Pelicans were 20 of…
New York Knicks star guard Jalen Brunson is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. Many were surprised as he came off Sunday in their 107-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He only played one minute and had to return to the locker room shortly after the start of the match. Brunson has only missed four games this season and has been relatively active with the Knicks. The last time he was unable to play was in the Feb. 27 game against the New Orleans Pelicans. His absence from this game is not related to his latest…
By The Canadian Press March 4, 2024 | 3:34 p.m. TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed center Kelly Olynyk to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Monday.Details of the extension were not announced, but ESPN reported it was a two-year extension worth $26.25 million.The six-foot-11, 240-pound Olynyk is averaging 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 20.4 minutes in 59 games (eight starts) this season with Utah and Toronto .“We have been fans of Kelly’s game for a long time and are excited for him to continue his career in Toronto,” Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said…
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Jazz center Kelly Olynyk has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. News of the deal was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on social media. “Toronto Raptors center Kelly Olynyk has agreed to a two-year, $26.25 million contract extension,” said Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball told ESPN,” Wojnarowski wrote. “The deal is the most Olynyk has been able to extend.” Toronto Raptors center Kelly Olynyk has agreed to a two-year, $26.25 million contract extension, Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tells ESPN. The deal is the most Olynyk has been able to extend. pic.twitter.com/KjFBVsI15u –Adrian…