Day: March 2, 2024
Russell Westbrook fractured his left hand in the first half against the Wizards on Friday night.
Scottie Barnes Fractures Left Hand, Out IndefinitelyScottie Barnes Fractures Left Hand, Out Indefinitely
Scottie Barnes fractured the third metacarpal bone in his left hand, the Toronto Raptors announced on Friday night.
Barnes will be out indefinitely.
Barnes suffered the injury when he hit his hand on the rim while attempting to block a shot in the first half.
Barnes is averaging 20.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists on the season.
Weekend preview: Impact of injuries being felt entering MarchWeekend preview: Impact of injuries being felt entering March
Myron Medcalf discusses injury issues for championship hopefuls and picks a winner from a handful of the most important games this weekend.
Michigan hoops strength coach resignsMichigan hoops strength coach resigns
Jon Sanderson has resigned as a strength and conditioning coach at Michigan, two-plus months after he stopped working with the men’s basketball program under coach Juwan Howard.
Vogelbach’s slow HR trot draws ire of Yanks’ ColeVogelbach’s slow HR trot draws ire of Yanks’ Cole
Gerrit Cole, making his spring debut, allowed two earned runs on four hits across two-plus innings in the Yankees’ 8-4 win over the Blue Jays. The only issue he had Friday night had nothing to do with his own performance.
Rodon allows 4 HRs vs. prospects in sim gameRodon allows 4 HRs vs. prospects in sim game
Yankees lefty Carlos Rodon allowed four homers to minor leaguers over three innings during a simulated game in Florida on Friday.
Harry Giles III, Lakers Agree To Two-Way DealHarry Giles III, Lakers Agree To Two-Way Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to sign Harry Giles III to a Two-Way deal.
Giles averaged 3.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in 16 appearances with the Brooklyn Nets this season.
Giles was the No. 20 pick out of Duke in the 2017 NBA draft.
Raptors’ Barnes out indefinitely with hand fractureRaptors’ Barnes out indefinitely with hand fracture
The Raptors say Scottie Barnes fractured the third metacarpal bone in left hand Friday night against Golden State and is out indefinitely.
Source: Lakers agree to 2-way deal with F/C GilesSource: Lakers agree to 2-way deal with F/C Giles
The Lakers are fortifying their ailing frontcourt with Harry Giles III, who has agreed to a two-way contract with the team, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Maximum effort leads to intense faces at the combineMaximum effort leads to intense faces at the combine
Players go all-out and that leads to some interesting facial expressions.