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.
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.
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
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
