Hoops Rumors

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard went through portions of Wednesday’s practice, though he didn’t do any contact drills, head coach Tyronn Lue told Law Murray of The Athletic and other media members (Twitter video link). “He did a few things,” Lue said. ” … He’s definitely gotten better. I mean, I don’t know how long it’s gonna be (until he returns). But he’s definitely gotten … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Leonard, Jerome, Murray-Boyles, Heat, Cavs

Heat guard Tyler Herro returned to practice on Sunday but said he’ll miss at least one more week as he works his way back from September ankle surgery. As Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald observes, Herro could have qualified for a Designated Veteran contract extension — also known as a “super-max” deal — in the offseason if he had made an All-NBA team in 2025/26. However, … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Herro, Jakucionis, Rebounding, Butler Deal

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who has advocated in the past for shorter regular seasons, is beating that drum again this fall with soft tissue injuries on the rise around the NBA, writes Nick Friedell of ESPN. Kerr said he’s “very concerned” about the increase in injuries, pointing to an increased pace of play and a relentless schedule as two factors he believes are … [Read more...] about And-Ones: NBA Schedule, Breakout Players, Cap Room, More

Heat center Bam Adebayo hasn’t played since November 5 due to a toe injury, but he could be back in action Wednesday. He’s listed as questionable to play against Golden State, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel tweets. Miami has posted a 4-2 record in his absence. Here’s more from the Southeast Division: Paolo Banchero will miss his third consecutive game on Tuesday due to a … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Adebayo, Banchero, Mann, Wizards, Alexander-Walker

Tyler Herro is nearing his return from the ankle surgery that has kept him sidelined since September, and is targeting the Heat‘s matchup Monday against the Mavericks for his return date, reports the AP’s Tim Reynolds (via Twitter). Herro returned to practice last Sunday for the first time since the season began. Both he and head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke previously about … [Read more...] about Tyler Herro Targeting Monday For Season Debut