A round-up of the latest NBA news as player concerns intensify surrounding the Disney bubble, while some have dropped out with teams announcing more positive coronavirus tests. Questions are being asked before the league resumes on July 30.
Tag: Western Conference
NBA news round-up: Klay Thompson injury update, Rockets eye free agents and more
A round-up of the latest NBA news recently – an update on Klay Thompson’s return from injury, suggestions Houston are eyeing free agents to bolster their options ahead of the league resuming play on July 30 with more reports and talk besides. Continue reading
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.
Carmelo Anthony: What does the future hold for the 10-time All-Star?
Last week, Carmelo Anthony said he ‘hit rock bottom’ before signing with the Portland Trail Blazers in November 2019. Considering the politics and controversy that has constantly followed him over the past few years, that admission isn’t surprising. However, what’s next for his NBA career post-pandemic? Continue reading
Shaquille O’Neal believes NBA should ‘scrap the season’, amid COVID-19 crisis
Legendary center Shaquille O’Neal believes the 2019-20 NBA season should be scrapped entirely, despite the league’s determined efforts to conclude this campaign at some stage this summer – amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Jeff van Gundy emerges as Rockets HC candidate, Mike D’Antoni likely to depart
After the Houston Rockets and head coach Mike D’Antoni failed to agree a contract extension last summer, it’s increasingly likely he’ll will depart once the 19-20 season is eventually concluded. Jeff Van Gundy is among the candidates linked. Continue reading
NBA officials, staff worried about psychological effects of league activity return
Although the first batch of teams begin reopening their training facilities for individual workouts today, several NBA officials believe the psychological effects of returning to activity during the current COVID-19 pandemic must be considered.
Nets GM Sean Marks refuses to rule out Kevin Durant return, if season resumes
Kevin Durant was expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season after an injury in last year’s Finals, but Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks said the pandemic may have boosted his recovery timeline in time for a return, should this campaign resume. Continue reading
NBA unwilling to separate players from families, should 19-20 season resume
Despite a collective willingness to finish the 2019-20 season, the NBA are not interested in a bubble separating players, coaches, team staff and more from everyone – including families – for however long it takes to finish the campaign. Continue reading
Rudy Gobert downplays reported rift with teammate Donovan Mitchell
According to reports, Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is upset by Gobert’s careless behaviour – which led to him also testing positive for COVID-19 last month. Gobert insists rumours their relationship is not salvageable are greatly exaggerated.
LA Clippers view Q&A: Kobe’s legacy, Zion watch, Embiid-Simmons future, post All-Star break predictions and more
With just over six weeks left of the regular season, I got the thoughts of LA Clippers expert Jack Brown to assess how the 2019-20 NBA campaign has developed since we last spoke – he had plenty to say about a range of topics as the playoffs edge closer.
Injury update: Kelly Oubre Jr to miss rest of season, while Embiid’s shoulder not as bad as first feared
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, while Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid’s shoulder sprain is not believed to be as bad as initially feared.
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