Zach Lowe injury and suspension
Advertisement
Latest Zach Lowe headlines and breaking news
Zach Lowe injury and suspension
-
• Grizzlies To Explore Trade Market For No. 9 PickThe Memphis Grizzlies are expected to evaluate trade opportunities for the No. 9 overall pick, sources tell Zach Lowe of ESPN. The Grizzlies are treating their 23-24 season as a gap of year of sorts as Ja Morant began the season suspended and then suffered a season-ending injury. The Grizzlies could look to turn the lottery pick into a veteran contributor. Memphis, however, isn't determined to tra...2024Visit the page Memphis Grizzlies -
• Lakers Plan To Pursue 'Difference-Making Perimeter Talent' Via TradeThe Los Angeles Lakers plan on pursuing a trade for a "difference-making perimeter talent" this offseason, sources tell ESPN's Zach Lowe. The Lakers kept all of their remaining future draft picks at the 2024 trade deadline and will have three first rounders available to trade starting at the draft. The Lakers have been linked with Dejounte Murray and Trae Young should the Atlanta Hawks decide to m...2024See more Los Angeles Lakers -
• Clippers Want James Harden More Than Malcolm BrogdonThe Los Angeles Clippers remain interested in trading for James Harden, but are continuing to not bid against themselves given what appears to be a lack of leverage on the part of the Philadelphia 76ers. The sticking point on a trade for Harden appears to be over the inclusion of Terance Mann. Before the draft, the Clippers had the opportunity to trade for Malcolm Brogdon, but backed out over inju...2023See more Malcolm Brogdon -
• Western Notes: Williamson, Powell, Holmgren
Zion Williamson has spent more time at the Pelicans’ practice facility than in previous seasons, hoping to avoid the injuries that have plagued his NBA career, Andrew Lopez of ESPN said on Zach Lowe’s podcast (video link). Williamson only appeared in 29 games last season, mainly due to a hamstring injury, after sitting out the […]...2023Continue with Zion Williamson
-
• Ben Simmons Receives Credit For Year Of Service During 2021-22 Holdout SeasonBen Simmons received credit for a year of service during the 2021-22 season, sources told Zach Lowe of ESPN. Simmons held out from the Sixers at the start of the season before getting traded to the Nets. Simmons then continued to sit for the Nets before undergoing back surgery in April 2022. Counting the season, Simmons has now served seven years in the league. There were officials from several te...2023Visit the page Ben Simmons -
• Pelicans, Raptors Weren't Willing To Trade Zion, Siakam Or Anunoby For No. 3 On Draft DayWhen the Portland Trail Blazers evaluated trade options with the No. 3 overall pick, Zach Lowe reports that no "sensible deal" ever presented itself. The New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors weren't ready on draft day to pivot away from Zion Williamson, Pascal Siakam, or OG Anunoby, sources tell Lowe. The Los Angeles Clippers push back on the idea they genuinely explored Paul George's trade va...2023See more articles Portland Trail Blazers -
• Pelicans Not Interested In Trading Zion WilliamsonThe New Orleans Pelicans have reportedly been exploring the possibility of trading up in the draft to select Scoot Henderson, which has led to speculation that they are open to moving on from Zion Williamson. ESPN's Jonathan Givony has been told that the Pelicans are not putting Williamson on the trade block. "I've been told New Orleans is not trading Zion," said Givony on the Zach Lowe Podcast. "...2023Read about Zion Williamson -
• Warriors Reportedly “Shocked,” Angry Over Draymond Green’s Suspension
There was surprise and anger when the Warriors learned about Draymond Green‘s suspension for Game 3 of their playoff series with the Kings, ESPN’s Zach Lowe said on his latest podcast (hat tip to Real GM). Green will be forced to sit out Thursday’s game for stepping on Domantas Sabonis while he was lying on the court […]...2023See more Draymond Green
-
• Warriors Were 'Shocked, Caught Off Guard' By Draymond Green Suspension, 'Some Anger' Toward NBA For DecisionThe NBA suspended Draymond Green for Game 3 in what was widely considered a surprise decision and one in which Joe Dumars defended in multiple interviews with ESPN. Dumars implied that the league took the totality of Green's career and his behavior following the stomping on Domantas Sabonis after his leg was grabbed by Sabonis. "The Warriors were shocked and caught off guard last night," said Zac...2023Continue with Draymond Green -
• How much pressure is on RJ Barrett, and can Knicks win a playoff series short-handed? | SportsNite
On SportsNite, Eamon McAnaney and John Jastremski discuss the growing pressure on Knicks star RJ Barrett, especially with the recent injury to Julius Randle. If Randle misses any time in the playoffs, can Barrett be counted on for scoring? ESPN's Zach Lowe joins the program to discuss the future of Immanuel Quickley, which may have to be addressed sooner rather than later with the guard's emergenc...2023See also Julius Randle
Latest Zach Lowe headlines and breaking news
Zach Lowe injury and suspension
-
• Mavericks Began Planning Pursuit Of Kyrie Irving In NovemberThe Dallas Mavericks were loosely linked to Kyrie Irving this past offseason, but their interest in acquiring him is believed to have picked up in November when he was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets for linking to a documentary with antisemitic tropes. At that time, Zach Lowe characterized Irving's value around the league as being radioactive. Irving returned to the Nets in mid-November and they w...2023Click for news about Dallas Mavericks -
• Why Steph Curry injury is 'survivable' for Warriors, Zach Lowe believes
Steph Curry is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks with a leg injury, but ESPN's Zach Lowe and Brian Windhorst aren't hitting the panic button just yet....2023Check it out Steph Curry
-
• Cavaliers To Pursue Wing On Trade MarketThe Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to explore the trade market for an improvement on the wing, sources tell Zach Lowe of ESPN. The Cavaliers cycle through Isaac Okoro, Lamar Stevens, Caris LeVert and Cedi Osman as the wing to play with their core. Cleveland will also get Ricky Rubio and Dean Wade back from injuries. With their trade for Donovan Mitchell this past offseason, the Cavaliers have li...2022Check it out Cleveland Cavaliers -
• Zach LaVine Has 'Fans' Within MavericksZach LaVine re-signed with the Chicago Bulls this past offseason on a five-year, $215 million, but his future with the franchise is uncertain given their struggles this season. The Dallas Mavericks are a team who could potentially have interest in LaVine given their motivation to pair a second star with Luka Doncic. "I just know that there are fans of him that hold prominent positions within the M...2022Click for news about Zach LaVine -
• Draymond Green's Teammates Likely To Decide When He Returns To WarriorsDraymond Green is indefinitely away from the Golden State Warriors following his punch of Jordan Poole last week. Green hasn't officially been suspended by the Warriors and his immediate playing status appears to be up to how his fellow teammates feel about the situation rather than it being a decision of management. "From what I understand, he will be away from the team until the players decide ...2022Read about Draymond Green -
• Jordan Poole Hasn't Said He Would Like Draymond Green Penalized For PunchJordan Poole is not believed to be seeking a punishment for Draymond Green following their altercation at practice last week. "We haven't heard Poole speak," said Zach Lowe. "I've heard behind the scenes that they are really surprised by how calmly and professionally he's taking it. That he has not once said he wants Draymond suspended or penalized in any way." "I've heard the same as you that he ...2022See more articles Jordan Poole -
• NBA Grants Suns Minority Owner Sam Garvin Authority To Act As Interim GovernorThe NBA granted Phoenix Suns vice chairman and minority owner Sam Garvin the authority to act as the team's interim governor during Robert Sarver's year-long suspension, reported Baxter Holmes and Zach Lowe of ESPN. Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million following an investigation into toxic workplace issues under his ownership. Garvin, who has been a minority owner since 2004, b...2022Click for news about Phoenix Suns -
• Bucks’ ‘optimistic’ plan with Brook Lopez will please Giannis
When Brook Lopez underwent back surgery in early December, the Milwaukee Bucks gave little clarity on his possible timeline for return. They didn’t completely rule out the idea of him playing this season, but Mike Budenholzer also wouldn’t commit to that notion. Well, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Bucks are feeling “optimistic that […] The post Bucks’ ‘opt...2022See more Brook Lopez
-
• Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo avoids worst-case scenario on knee injury
The Milwaukee Bucks got hit with devastating news as Giannis Antetokounmpo left Tuesday’s game early with a knee injury. He immediately went to the locker room and there was a fear of it being an ACL injury. However, there is no structural damage to his knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN. […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo avoids worst-case scenari...2021See also Giannis Antetokounmpo
-
• Could Gordon Hayward sign with Hawks over Celtics in free agency?
Gordon Hayward has a really big decision in front of him. He has a player option on his contract for $34.2 million next season. That may seem like an easy decision, but Hayward has a lot of injury issues and may want to sign a long-term deal. According to Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks on […] The post Could Gordon Hayward sign with Hawks over Celtics in free agency? appeared first on ClutchPoints...2020Visit the page Gordon Hayward
Zach Lowe injury and suspension
-
• Ben McLemore boosting his career with Rockets
Former lottery pick Ben McLemore has revitalized his career with the Rockets. ESPN’s Zach Lowe wrote an excellent profile piece examining the reemergence of McLemore in Houston. On his third team in three years, McLemore seized his opportunity with the Rockets when injuries befell Eric Gordon and Gerald Green. McLemore has transformed himself into an effective catch-and-shoot option in Houston. Fo...2020See also Ben McLemore
-
• Dwight Howard opts in for 2019-20 with Wizards
In an unsurprising move, Dwight Howard has picked up his 2019/20 player option, opting in for next season, reports ESPN’s Zach Lowe (via Twitter). The decision ensures that the Wizards center locks in his $5,603,850 salary for ’19/20. Howard, 33, signed a two-year deal with the Wizards last summer after spending his previous three seasons with three different teams in Houston, Atlanta, and Charlot...2019Continue with Dwight Howard
-
• Dwight Howard Picks Up 2019-20 Player OptionWashington Wizards big man Dwight Howard has picked up his player option for 2019-20, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports. Howard played in just nine games this season. Howard signed a two-year, $11 million contract last summer with an option of $5.6 million in the second year. After struggling with injuries all year, the 33-year-old locks in […] The post Dwight Howard Picks Up 2019-20 Player Opt...2019Read about Dwight Howard -
• Dwight Howard Picks Up 2019-20 Player OptionWashington Wizards big man Dwight Howard has picked up his player option for 2019-20, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports. Howard played in just nine games this season. Howard signed a two-year, $11 million contract last summer with an option of $5.6 million in the second year. After struggling with injuries all year, the 33-year-old locks in […] The post Dwight Howard Picks Up 2019-20 Player Opt...2019See more articles Dwight Howard
-
• Kenneth Faried anticipated move to Houston Rockets
On January 16, Kenneth Faried — who had appeared in just 12 games and averaged fewer than 10 MPG for the Nets at that point — noticed something about Brooklyn’s opponent that night. As Zach Lowe of ESPN.com writes, the injury-plagued Rockets were starting P.J. Tucker at center while Faried once again got a DNP-CD for the Nets. “(I remember thinking), ‘They are not even playing a big!' Faried said ...2019See more articles Kenneth Faried
-
• Report: Clippers, Spurs among teams interested in Kristaps Porzingis
Kristaps Porzingis reportedly met with the New York Knicks on Thursday and left them with the impression that he wants to be traded, and there will be no shortage of teams interested in the former first-round pick. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski lists at least five teams that are expected to reach out to the Knicks about Porzingis prior to next Thursday’s trade deadline. Wojnarowski’s colleague Zach Lo...2019Check it out Kristaps Porzingis
-
• Report: Spurs asked for Embiid or Simmons for Leonard
Before the Spurs agreed on a Kawhi Leonard trade package focused around DeMar DeRozan, they were asking for much bigger names from the Sixers, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. (Hat tip to Dale Delgado of NBC Sports).In his latest Lowe Post podcast, Lowe says Philadelphia turned down San Antonio offers that would have included Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons. The Sixers were reluctant to part with stars i...2018See more Kawhi Leonard
-
• Report: 76ers haven’t offered Fultz for Leonard trade
The NBA world is eager to hear news on Kawhi Leonard’s future, but the Philadelphia 76ers’ desire to keep Markelle Fultz could be part of what’s keeping things quiet.ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports Philadelphia has yet to offer Fultz in a potential trade, though it’s unclear whether the Spurs are demanding he be included.Despite a disappointing rookie season, Fultz remains a highly valuable prospect. He ...2018See more articles Kawhi Leonard
-
• Report: Teammate’s comments were ‘last straw’ for Kawhi Leonard
According to a new report, Kawhi Leonard’s San Antonio Spurs fate was sealed in his own mind as early as March.It was during that time that teammate Tony Parker said that his quad injury was “a hundred times worse” than Leonard’s, though he had returned to action and Leonard hadn’t. At the time, many interpreted the remarks as a sort of challenge from one of the Spurs’ veteran leaders to their key...2018See more Kawhi Leonard
-
• Pelicans reportedly have leverage in any potential Cousins deal
Once viewed as a lock for a long-term, maximum-salary contract, DeMarcus Cousins has seen his free agent value complicated by his recovery from an Achilles tear. Appearing on ESPN on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski suggested that the Pelicans will likely look to re-sign Cousins on a shorter-term deal in order to evaluate how he looks following that Achilles injury (Twitter link via Sagar Trika).Wojnar...2018See also DeMarcus Cousins