Rockets wing Amen Thompson is making progress in his recovery from an ankle sprain and could return to action as soon as this Friday, head coach Ime Udoka said on Monday, per Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle (subscription required). According to Udoka, Thompson will travel with the team on its two-game road trip to Orlando on Wednesday and Miami on Friday and has “one … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Thompson, Popovich, Grizzlies, Jensen
Southwest Notes: Fox, Rockets, Jackson, Jensen
De’Aaron Fox has been playing this season with a dislocated left pinky finger, according to Mike Monroe of The Athletic, who says that the Spurs guard is expected to undergo surgery sooner or later to address the injury. With San Antonio falling out of play-in contention, that procedure could even happen before the end of the season so that the recovery process doesn’t extend … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Fox, Rockets, Jackson, Jensen
Reed Sheppard Out At Least Four Weeks With Thumb Fracture
Rockets rookie guard Reed Sheppard will miss at least the next four weeks due to a fracture in his right thumb, writes Sam Warren of The Houston Chronicle. Meeting with reporters before tonight’s game, coach Ime Udoka said Sheppard hurt the thumb while “slapping down” in an attempt to steal the ball from the Pelicans’ Zion Williamson during Thursday’s contest. Sheppard was able … [Read more...] about Reed Sheppard Out At Least Four Weeks With Thumb Fracture
Southwest Notes: Eason, Aldama, B. Brown, Mavericks
Tari Eason offered the Rockets a reminder of his importance when he erupted for a career-high 30 points in Friday’s blowout victory over Dallas, writes Danielle Lerner of The Houston Chronicle. Eason, who shot 11-of-15 from the floor and 6-of-6 from the foul line, also recorded eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal in 31 minutes. “I think that every night Tari … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Eason, Aldama, B. Brown, Mavericks
Mat Ishbia: Suns Won’t Trade Devin Booker
Major changes could be coming to the Suns this summer, but they won’t include a trade of Devin Booker, owner Mat Ishbia told Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Ishbia admits the team has fallen far short of expectations as it faces a desperate race to overtake Dallas and sneak into the play-in tournament as the 10th seed. But even if Phoenix misses out on the postseason, Ishbia plans to … [Read more...] about Mat Ishbia: Suns Won’t Trade Devin Booker