Knicks forward/center Precious Achiuwa has strained his left hamstring and will be sidelined for at least the next two-to-four weeks, New York has announced (Twitter link). At that point, the 6’8″ big man will have the injury reevalauted. It’s a big blow for New York’s frontcourt depth, compounding the health issues the team was already facing in that department to kick off its … [Read more...] about Knicks’ Achiuwa Strains Hamstring, Will Be Reassessed in 2-4 Weeks
Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
The deadline for teams to sign players to rookie scale contract extensions falls on Monday and will force several clubs to make tough decisions. The Warriors have two players under consideration for rookie scale extensions: Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. As we relayed Friday evening, Moody appears more likely than Kuminga to receive an extension by Monday. Moody is in line … [Read more...] about Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
Knicks’ Shamet Diagnosed With Dislocated Shoulder
Knicks wing Landry Shamet, who suffered an injury during Tuesday’s preseason game against Charlotte, has been diagnosed with a dislocated right shoulder and will be reevaluated at a later date, the team announced today (via Twitter). According to Ian Begley of SNY.tv (Twitter link), Shamet’s injured right shoulder continues to be examined, but there’s “initial optimism” about … [Read more...] about Knicks’ Shamet Diagnosed With Dislocated Shoulder
Knicks Waive Landry Shamet, Chuma Okeke, T.J. Warren
3:53pm: The Knicks announced that they’ve officially waived Shamet, Okeke, and Warren (Twitter link). Okeke and Warren were always considered long shots to make the team once Shamet emerged as the frontrunner, but if Shamet requires a lengthy recovery process, it’s possible one of them could return to the Knicks 14 days into the season when they need to add a 13th man (Ariel … [Read more...] about Knicks Waive Landry Shamet, Chuma Okeke, T.J. Warren
Atlantic Notes: McCain, Yabusele, Raptors Injuries, Shead, Walker
Promising Sixers rookie guard Jared McCain took a hard fall late in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s Wednesday preseason game against the Nets. He was down for a while, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Twitter link), but he was able to get up under his own power. Head coach Nick Nurse said McCain went to the hospital to be evaluated and the Sixers announced he’d be checked … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: McCain, Yabusele, Raptors Injuries, Shead, Walker