New Wizards star Trae Young is still recovering from MCL and quad injuries on his right leg and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, sources told ESPN.
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will miss another six weeks to recover from a stress reaction in his left ankle that has sidelined him since Dec. 7, the team announced Wednesday.
Ja Morant says he has to “live with it” over the possibility of the Grizzlies seeking to trade him. He also told reporters he will “hopefully” play in a pair of games in Europe this week.
LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers’ 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade away fan favorite Austin Reaves.
Still smarting after a loss to the Spurs on Christmas Day, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder responded with authority Tuesday night, as the defending NBA champions authored a 119-98 home victory over San Antonio.