Sixers star Joel Embiid may or may not be available for Friday’s preseason finale against Minnesota, but there’s a good chance he’ll suit up for Philadelphia’s regular season opener next week, Chris Haynes reported on NBA TV (Twitter video link). According to Haynes, the 76ers plan to be “very cautious” with Embiid throughout the season. The veteran NBA insider added that he … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Embiid, George, Sabonis, Chomche, Ivey
Jaden Ivey Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out At Least Four Weeks
Former No. 5 overall pick Jaden Ivey underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Thursday to relieve discomfort, the Pistons announced in a press release. The team says the former Purdue star will be out at least four weeks, which is when he’ll be reevaluated. According to Detroit, Ivey’s surgery and knee discomfort are not related to the fractured left fibula … [Read more...] about Jaden Ivey Undergoes Knee Surgery, Out At Least Four Weeks
Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations
The Warriors are still the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2025 on Thursday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $11.33 billion, which represents an incredible 24% increase from last year’s $9.14 billion valuation. The NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, at $12.8 billion, continue to … [Read more...] about Warriors, Lakers Top 2025 NBA Franchise Valuations
Central Notes: Turner, Ball, Mathurin, Sarama, Russell
The Bucks recently got their first glimpse of what the Giannis Antetokounmpo–Myles Turner pairing could yield, and in just over five minutes, they got to see something that should make them excited, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Nehm writes that despite Antetokounmpo’s somewhat pedestrian box score numbers, his presence opened up the floor for the team’s shooters. Most … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Turner, Ball, Mathurin, Sarama, Russell
Pistons Notes: Thompson, Cunningham, Stewart, Defense
The Pistons, coming off last season’s unexpected run to the playoffs, are still working to iron out their formula around star point guard Cade Cunningham. One idea they’ve pushed in the preseason, according to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic, is giving third-year wing Ausar Thompson more primary ball-handling duties. While Thompson’s ball-in-hand role last season was mostly … [Read more...] about Pistons Notes: Thompson, Cunningham, Stewart, Defense