The Timberwolves announced that Terrence Shannon Jr. will be reevaluated in two weeks after leaving Thursday’s game with soreness in his left foot. An MRI revealed that the second-year shooting guard suffered an abductor hallucis strain. Shannon has been seeing modest playing time in Minnesota’s backcourt rotation this season, logging 12.8 minutes per night in 22 games. He’s … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr. To Miss At Least Two Weeks With Foot Injury
Kings Reportedly Among Teams Monitoring Darius Garland
The Cavaliers have reportedly shut down trade inquiries on Darius Garland to this point, but that doesn’t mean rival teams aren’t monitoring his situation in case that stance changes. League sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Kings are among the teams that have been keeping tabs on the two-time All-Star. It has been reported for months that Sacramento … [Read more...] about Kings Reportedly Among Teams Monitoring Darius Garland
Timberwolves Notes: McDaniels, Randle, Garnett
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels sat out Tuesday’s game vs. New York due to a left oblique contusion, but it doesn’t appear the injury will necessitate a multi-game absence. After initially being listed as questionable to play on Thursday in Denver, McDaniels has been upgraded to probable, according to the team (Twitter link). McDaniels is in the midst of a breakout year … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Notes: McDaniels, Randle, Garnett
Knicks Notes: Brunson, Kolek, Towns, Jemison
After sitting out Tuesday’s loss at Minnesota, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson will return for a Christmas Day showdown with Cleveland, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter video link). Brunson was unavailable against the Wolves due to “right ankle injury management,” and OG Anunoby didn’t play because of “left ankle soreness.” Neither player is listed on the injury report … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Brunson, Kolek, Towns, Jemison
Trade Rumors: Sexton, Wolves, Pelicans, Hawks, Bagley
Although the Hornets are willing to discuss potential trades, they still hope they can contend for a play-in spot and aren’t looking to simply sell off veterans, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Fischer, veteran guard Collin Sexton and his expiring $19MM contract looks like Charlotte’s most logical trade candidate. Minnesota is one team that … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Sexton, Wolves, Pelicans, Hawks, Bagley