Austin Reaves Could Be Back for Lakers in the First Round, Per Shams Charania

4 months ago

Austin Reaves Could Be Back for Lakers in the First Round, Per Shams Charania

In a massive update Shams Charania reported that Austin Reaves, who is further along in his recovery than Luka Doncic, could potentially return for game 5 of the Lakers' first round series vs. Rockets. He suffered a Grade 2 left oblique strain in early April, missing the end of the regular season and start of the ongoing playoffs.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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4 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Calls Chet Holmgren “Special” After Massive Game 2 Win vs. Suns

Shai praised Holmgren, who dropped 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in the 120-107 win vs. Suns. "Since the day that Chet Holmgren played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, we've been the first seed in the West," SGA said. "He's special man." Shai added that Holmgren makes plays and is the anchor for the Thunder's league-best defense.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Mark Daigneault Speaks On Jalen Williams' Hamstring Injury Post Game 2

4 months ago

Mark Daigneault Speaks On Jalen Williams' Hamstring Injury Post Game 2

Williams left in the third quarter while clutching his left hamstring and never returned. OKC won Game 2 120-107 but there is some concern over Williams. "We’ll take a look at it in the next couple of days, and we’ll update you guys when appropriate.," said Mark on the "aggravated" left hammy. Jalen dropped 19 on 7/11 shooting tonight.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Chet Holmgren Says Thunder Don’t Want to Stay Comfortable After Blowout Game 2 Win

"In the playoffs you should never be comfortable. If you're comfortable, that means your foot isn't on the gas enough," Holmgren said. He stated that the Thunder aren't concerned, they just don't want to be complacent at any point during the playoffs. Holmgren said the Thunder are trying to get better every night and leave it all on the court.

By Pranay Mukherjee

4 months ago

Mark Daigneault Doesn't Worry About Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Efficiency

Shai was 5-18 from the field in Game 1 vs the Suns and the Thunder still won. Tonight, he dropped 37 points on brilliant 13-25 shooting in the 120-107 win. Daigneault was asked about SGA's efficiency to which he said, "The last thing I worry about is Shai's shooting efficiency," crediting him for his passing and shot selection.

By Samir Mehdi

4 months ago

Shams Charania Provides Latest Update On Victor Wembanyama's Concussion

Since being placed under concussion protocol after his Game 2 head injury, he's participated in cardio work, according to Shams. His symptoms also haven't worsened. "He is hopeful that he'll be able to travel with the team to Portland on Thursday," said Shams, claiming his availability for Game 3 is in "obvious question and jeopardy".

By Samir Mehdi

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