Just 12 seconds into his return to the rotation, Heat forward Nikola Jovic was forced to exit Monday’s game vs. Toronto due to a right elbow injury, as Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel relays. Jovic, who was getting an opportunity to play in part because Tyler Herro was a late scratch due to a toe injury, went up for a dunk attempt on a fast break and was fouled … [Read more...] about Heat’s Nikola Jovic Exits Monday’s Game With Elbow Injury
Southeast Notes: Suggs, Jovic, Knueppel, Miller
An MRI conducted on Monday confirmed that Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left hip contusion during Saturday’s NBA Cup game against the Knicks, the team’s PR department tweets. His return will depend on how he responds to treatment. Suggs had 26 points and seven assists in 29 minutes on Saturday. He suffered the injury while driving to the basket during the third quarter. … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Suggs, Jovic, Knueppel, Miller
Heat Notes: Losing Streak, Threes, Herro, Wiggins, Jovic
The Heat were grateful to have an extended break after losing their fourth straight game on Tuesday, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Miami has spent the past three days practicing after taking a couple of rest days in the middle of the week. “Look, we don’t like losing,” head coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We have a very competitive group in the locker … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Losing Streak, Threes, Herro, Wiggins, Jovic
Afseth’s Latest: Mavs, AD, Klay, Giannis, Morant, Kessler, More
Although Dallas’ front office is open to listening to offers on Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford and D’Angelo Russell, the Mavericks aren’t “aggressively shopping” any of those four veterans, sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. As Afseth details, rival teams have gotten the impression that the Mavericks are currently evaluating not only their play … [Read more...] about Afseth’s Latest: Mavs, AD, Klay, Giannis, Morant, Kessler, More
Heat Not Planning To Fill 15th Roster Spot In Short Term
As of Saturday, the Heat will have the ability to fill the open spot on their roster by signing a free agent to a prorated minimum-salary contract without surpassing the luxury tax line. However, a league source tells Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald that the club isn’t expected to immediately add a 15th man in the coming days. As Chiang writes, Miami would prefer to retain … [Read more...] about Heat Not Planning To Fill 15th Roster Spot In Short Term