Cavaliers wing Max Strus, who initially hoped to make his season debut last Friday, is being listed as questionable for tonight’s Central Division showdown with the Bucks and has a chance to suit up for the first time this season, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Strus sustained a hip contusion early in the preseason and was nearing a return from that injury when he … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Strus, Embiid, Suggs, Booker, Nets
Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Guards, Celtics, Johnson
Although not much has gone right for the Sixers this year, the growing bond between rookie Philadelphia guard Jared McCain and veteran point guard Kyle Lowry is one of the bright spots. In a new piece, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer examined the relationship between the 38-year-old former All-Star and the 20-year-old Duke alum. “I call him Unc Lowry,” McCain said of … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Sixers, Guards, Celtics, Johnson
Sixers Notes: McCain, Gordon, Embiid, George
Jared McCain‘s unexpected early-season emergence as a productive rotation player had been one of the only positive stories for the Sixers this fall, so his teammates are understandably disappointed that the rookie’s progress will be halted by a meniscus tear, which will sideline him indefinitely. “You hate it for him,” Sixers forward Caleb Martin said, according to Keith Pompey … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: McCain, Gordon, Embiid, George
Warriors Remain Atop 2024 NBA Franchise Valuations
The Warriors remain the NBA’s most valuable team, according to Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, who unveiled the website’s updated NBA franchise valuations for 2024 on Wednesday. Badenhausen projects the Warriors’ value at $9.14 billion, making them one of three teams to surpass the $8 billion mark this year. The Knicks have a projected worth of $8.3 billion, while the Lakers come … [Read more...] about Warriors Remain Atop 2024 NBA Franchise Valuations
Jared McCain Undergoes Knee Surgery
Sixers rookie guard Jared McCain underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair the lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, according to a team press release. He remains out indefinitely, the statement adds. McCain experienced left knee soreness after a game against Indiana last week and underwent an MRI on Saturday, which revealed the extent of the injury. The 16th overall … [Read more...] about Jared McCain Undergoes Knee Surgery