Having missed the first 56 games of the regular season after undergoing meniscus surgery last August, third-year PF Jaren Jackson Jr described his midweek return as a big win despite the Memphis Grizzlies (29-28) blowing an 18-point lead against an undermanned LA Clippers team. Continue reading
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NBA Previews: Celtics look for swift revenge vs. Pistons, Grizzlies host Lakers
Read on for two NBA previews as the action continues after an unpredictable start to 2020-21. The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) next face a weakened Memphis Grizzlies (2-3) side, while the Detroit Pistons (1-4) look to prove their first win of the campaign Friday night helped turn a corner – not a fluke – when hosting the Boston Celtics (3-3) once again tonight.
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Injuries: Grizzlies’ Justise Winslow, Kings star Marvin Bagley III both out for season
In an unwelcome blow less than two weeks before the NBA season resumes in the Orlando bubble, two Western Conference play-off hopefuls have been dealt injuries to important players. Grizzlies’ forward Justise Winslow (hip) and Kings’ 2018 number two pick Bagley III (foot sprain) will not feature again this campaign.
Damian Lillard won’t play, if Blazers don’t have ‘true opportunity’ to make playoffs
Portland Trail Blazers’ All-Star guard Damian Lillard has confirmed he will not complete the 2019-20 NBA season when proceedings resume later this summer, if the Blazers are not afforded a ‘true opportunity’ to make the postseason.
Grizzlies send Andre Iguodala to Miami Heat, receive Winslow in 6-player trade
The mini trade saga is over: Andre Iguodala has been traded to the Miami Heat and signed a two-year $30m extension as the Grizzlies (26-25) have received Justice Winslow, James Johnson and controversial guard Dion Waiters in return for their troubles after a drawn-out process which seemed destined to end in acrimony. Continue reading
New Orleans primed for Zion Williamson after winning no.1 pick in NBA Draft Lottery
This year’s winner of the highly-coveted number one pick in next month’s NBA Draft is the New Orleans Pelicans, who are primed to pick superstar talent Zion Williamson. Regardless, their next move will certainly have a ripple effect across the league. Continue reading
