Hoops Rumors

Kings forward DeMar DeRozan will be sidelined for Friday’s game in Portland due to muscle inflammation in his lower back, tweets Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. It will be DeRozan’s second straight absence — and fifth overall — as he continues to deal with the back issue. The Trail Blazers will also be shorthanded on Friday, announcing (via Twitter) that Jerami Grant … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: DeRozan, Blazers, Pelicans, Thunder, Bulls

Bulls wing Ayo Dosunmu has emerged as perhaps Chicago’s best player, despite a recent shooting slump, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Dosunmu, for one, is not concerned about his career-worst 28.2% shooting from 3-point land to start the season. “Take the shots when they’re there,” Dosunmu said. “I understand that I put a lot of work into my jump shot. I’m not … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Dosunmu, NBA Cup, Buzelis

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, out since October 28 due to a sprained right wrist, is targeting Wednesday’s contest in Orlando for his return to action, sources tell Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. It’s the second game of a back-to-back set for the Bulls, who are in Washington on Tuesday. According to Charania and Shelburne, Ball went through an extensive workout in front … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Connaughton, Trent, Strus

Kings guard Malik Monk has been unavailable since November 10 due to a right ankle sprain, but it sounds like he could be back in action on Monday. Sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link) that Monk will go through pre-game warm-ups with the intention of playing vs. Oklahoma City. Monk has officially been listed as questionable to suit up, notes Sean Cunningham of … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Monk, Sixers, Hayes, Dick, Hornets, Ball

It’s still early in the season, but to this point, perhaps no player has boosted his stock ahead of 2025 free agency more than Ty Jerome. After signing a two-year, minimum-salary deal with the Cavaliers in 2023, Jerome was limited to just two games with the Cavaliers last season due to an ankle injury. But the 27-year-old guard has had a remarkable start to the ’24/25 campaign, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Jerome, Ivey, Brown, Bulls