Hawks’ Young should return to practice next week
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, who is averaging 17.8 points and 7.8 assists but has been out with a right knee MCL sprain since suffering the injury against the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 29, is expected to return to practice next week, the team announced.
OKC shrugs off loss, ‘excited’ to have challenge
Far from despondent, the Thunder said Saturday’s 111-109 loss to the Spurs was an “exciting” test and a chance for the team to grow from its mistakes.
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OKC rolls again, ties 73-win Dubs with 24-1 start
The Thunder punched their ticket to Las Vegas with a 49-point blowout of the Suns in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinals, matching the 2015-16 Warriors for the best 25-game start in NBA history at 24-1.
Grizz’s Edey (ankle) to be reevaluated in 4 weeks
Grizzlies center Zach Edey will be reevaluated in four weeks with a stress reaction in the left ankle he had surgically repaired in the offseason.
Sources: Wembanyama set to play in Cup semis
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to return for Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Thunder in Las Vegas, sources told ESPN.
NBA Cup predictions, Ja check-in & the AD sweepstakes with Tom Haberstroh + Draft Class with James Barlowe
Kevin O’Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup quarterfinal as they continue their historic winning streak. Can OKC break the NBA record for the longest single-season win streak? Then, they discuss the San Antonio Spurs’ victory over the Los Angeles Lakers without superstar Victor Wembanyama and share their picks for who will reign supreme in the NBA Cup.
Next, the duo dives into why the NBA is seeing a rise in calf strains across the league and shares their thoughts on the NBA’s response. And, are the Grizzlies better without Ja Morant? Where are potential landing spots for Anthony Davis and Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Plus, James Barlowe joins KOC’s Draft Class to discuss AJ Dybansta’s electric game against Clemson, Darryn Peterson’s return to Kansas and how Nate Ament can bounce back from his struggles.
(0:47) OKC defeats Phoenix in NBA Cup quarterfinals
(6:10) Spurs beat Lakers in NBA Cup quarterfinals
(8:54) Thunder vs. Spurs NBA Cup semifinal preview
(13:00) Increase of calf strain injuries in the NBA
(23:54) Knicks vs. Magic NBA Cup semifinal preview
(34:35) Ja’s last chance to make things right with Memphis
(43:36) Queen continues to shine for Pelicans
(46:28) Anthony Davis trade suitors
(57:20) Draft Class with James Barlowe
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Signed Kobe card fetches $1.22 million at auction
A 2003-04 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Emblems of Endorsements card of Kobe Bryant recently sold for $1.22 million, including buyer’s premium, with Goldin Auctions.