Hoops Rumors

Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley spoke in more detail this week about the left wrist injury he has dealt with for the last few years, admitting that it prevented him from golfing over the summer after he fell on the wrist last season and aggravated an old ligament issue, per Jerry Zgoda of The Minneapolis Star Tribune. Still, Conley has gotten used to playing through the … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Conley, Murray, Braun, Rupert, Leons

Concerns about the Nuggets‘ depth appear to be justified so far, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. Although Christian Braun has played well in his promotion into the starting five, the team has been left with a lot of questions off its bench. Part of the problem is unfamiliarity, Durando adds. Julian Strawther has been added to the rotation, while Michael Porter Jr. is … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Nuggets, Murray, Jazz, Sexton, SGA

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out for a second consecutive game, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, who tweets that Markkanen will be unavailable on Saturday in Denver. Utah’s leading scorer also missed Thursday’s loss to San Antonio after exiting Tuesday’s game vs. Sacramento early due to low back spasms. According to Larsen (Twitter link), … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Markkanen, Braun, Alexander-Walker, Avdija

Magic star forward Paolo Banchero will be sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with a torn right oblique. Head coach Jamahl Mosley was understandably disappointed by the news, but he also said it’s an opportunity for other players, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. “It sucks. There’s no other way to put it,” Mosley said. “It sucks for him, the way in which he … [Read more...] about Magic Notes: Banchero, Mosley, Anthony, KCP

Kings guard Kevin Huerter went through a full practice, including a scrimmage, on Tuesday. Huerter was cleared for full contact earlier this month after undergoing left shoulder surgery during the spring. It appears he’ll jump right back into a starting role. “He looks good. Doesn’t look like he missed a beat at all. If he plays (in Thursday’s regular season opener), he’ll … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Huerter, Murphy, Braun, Strawther, Jokic