It’s complicated, but then so are the Cavs right now. They have their star to worry about in Mitchell, who has one season of team control left beyond this year. If Mitchell doesn’t sign an extension with Cleveland this summer, the Cavs will have to explore trade options — and one of the teams standing at the front of the line will be the Lakers. It’s possible, given Mitchell’s current condition with his calf, that he has already played his final game in a Cavs jersey.
May 26, 2024 | 7:06 pm EDT Update
Luka Doncic cleared to play despite right knee sprain
Dallas Mavericks PR: Luka Dončić (right knee sprain, left ankle soreness) will be AVAILABLE for Game 3 against the Timberwolves. Maxi Kleber (right shoulder AC separation) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper (left ankle sprain) will be OUT.
Former Hawks player John Jenkins signed with Puerto Rican team Criollos de Caguas for the 2024 season.
May 26, 2024 | 6:52 pm EDT Update
Usman Garuba nearing return to Spain
Real Madrid has convinced Usman Garuba to leave the NBA and return to Europe, per Eurohoops sources, joining the EuroLeague finalists with a long-term contract. The 22-year-old Garuba, a product of the junior teams of Real Madrid got drafted in 2021 and left the Spanish powerhouse for the NBA.
While there’s still interest for him from the NBA, Garuba can be a key for Madrid’s future in the front line, practically replacing French big man Vincent Poirier.
Mike Curtis: Jason Kidd on being up 2-0 for the first time as Mavs coach: “I’m new at this so we’re going to continue with the same theme. We haven’t done anything… We have to stay hungry.”
Chris Mannix: Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic has “soreness” and is questionable for Game 3. Kidd says the team will see how Doncic warms up.
Tyrese Haliburton officially questionable for Game 4 vs. Boston
Pacers’ All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is again listed as questionable with left hamstring soreness for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics on Monday after missing Saturday’s Game 3.
Warriors on NBCS: The Curry family announced the birth of baby boy Caius Chai 🥰 [via @StephenCurry30 IG]
May 26, 2024 | 5:16 pm EDT Update
Kostas Sloukas, Kendrick Nunn lead Panathinaikos to seventh Euroleague championship
Panathinaikos Aktor became a seven-time champion in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague on Sunday. An improved effort in the second half, especially in defense, boosted a win, 95-77, versus Real Madrid in the championship game of the Final Four. Kostas Sloukas and Kendrick Nunn produced eight points apiece in the fourth quarter, pushing their side to a safe distance.
Adding a fourth EuroLeague championship to an extensive list of achievements, the 34-year-old Greek guard ended up with 24 points behind 6/6 field goals, including four makes from beyond the arc. Nunn followed with 21 points.