Another big news is coach Sergio Scariolo. In fact, the current Spain coach will be a television analyst for Movistar Plus, the channel that broadcasts the games of the Spanish basketball season. However, coach Scariolo will remain at the helm of the national team and will make his TV debut this weekend with the Supercup.
November 9, 2024 | 5:41 pm EST Update
Kevin Durant out for at least two weeks due to calf strain
Shams Charania: Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant – off to an MVP-caliber start to the NBA season – suffered a left calf strain on Friday night and will miss be re-evaluated in two weeks, sources tell ESPN. Durant has led Suns to a first place start in the Western Conference at 8-1.
Kellan Olson: Jusuf Nurkic has been added to the injury report and is questionable for the Suns tomorrow due to left ankle soreness. Ryan Dunn is probable after missing Friday’s game for a left ankle sprain.
Andy Larsen: Jazz win 111-110; a crazy end to the game, but Jazz hold on. Collin Sexton the Jazz’s best player tonight, IMO: 23 points on 8-13 FG. Kyle Filipowski was really impressive. Jazz go to 2-7, now no longer have the league’s worst record. (Philadelphia)
Jaylen Brown may return on Sunday
Tim Bontemps: After missing the past four games in a row with a hip flexor strain, the Celtics say Jaylen Brown is now questionable for tomorrow’s game in Milwaukee against the Bucks.
Noa Dalzell: Celtics Injury Report vs. MIL (11/10): Jaylen Brown – L Hip Flexor Strain – QUESTIONABLE, Luke Kornet – R Hamstring Tightness – QUESTIONABLE, Kristaps Porzingis – L Posterior Tibialis Tendon Surgery Rehabilitation – OUT, Jaden Springer – L Knee Tendinopathy – QUESTIONABLE
Chicago Bulls: Zach LaVine is back in the starting lineup tonight against Atlanta.
Dave McMenamin: Can Pelister, hired by the Lakers as an Istanbul-based scout in 2017 at the age of 19, is leaving the organization to become CEO of Manisa Basketball in the Turkish Super Lig, sources told ESPN. He was a trusted voice with international/NBA/NCAA intel in the LAL scouting dept
November 9, 2024 | 5:40 pm EST Update
Lauren L. Williams: Per league sources, the Hawks plan to change De’Andre Hunter’s injury designation from “right knee injury management” to “personal family reasons.” Hunter and his partner welcomed a baby girl this morning. Both mother and daughter are in stable condition and doing well after baby arrived roughly two months early.
Scott Agness: Both Pacers guards Andrew Nembhard (knee) and T.J. McConnell (illness) are questionable for Sunday v Knicks. Obi Toppin has been added to the injury report; questionable after tweaking his left ankle in a loss to Charlotte. Nesmith remains out.