Sources: Mavs’ Exum out 3 months post-surgerySources: Mavs’ Exum out 3 months post-surgery
Mavs guard Dante Exum is out at least three months after undergoing wrist surgery.
Day: October 9, 2024
LeBron questions preseason trip to MilwaukeeLeBron questions preseason trip to Milwaukee
LeBron James questioned the need for the team’s preseason trip to Milwaukee, as the Lakers are playing six preseason games — with none at home.
How Golden State is adjusting to life without Klay ThompsonHow Golden State is adjusting to life without Klay Thompson
Thompson was drafted by the Warriors in 2011 and won four titles with Steph Curry and Draymond Green, but signed with the Mavericks in the offseason.
Texans put Collins, NFL’s receiving leader, on IRTexans put Collins, NFL’s receiving leader, on IR
The Texans have placed wide receiver Nico Collins on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next four games.
Sources: Raiders’ Adams likely out vs. SteelersSources: Raiders’ Adams likely out vs. Steelers
Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams, who has been out with a hamstring injury as well as having requested a trade, is not expected to play Sunday against the Steelers at Allegiant Stadium, sources told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
‘He’s cut different’: Jameson Williams’ complicated journey to NFL stardom‘He’s cut different’: Jameson Williams’ complicated journey to NFL stardom
Williams has tread a tumultuous path since being drafted 12th overall by the Lions in 2022. But now he sees a bright future ahead.
Dante Exum Out Three Months Following Wrist SurgeryDante Exum Out Three Months Following Wrist Surgery
Dante Exum underwent a successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a right wrist injury. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Exum is expected to miss three months.
As previously reported, Exum sustained the right wrist injury earlier this month during training camp. Further medical updates on Exum’s status will be provided as appropriate.
Exum averaged 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 19.8 minutes over 55 games last season with the Dallas Mavericks.
Nuggets Sign Charles Bediako, Andrew Funk, Will Richardson To Exhibit 10 ContractsNuggets Sign Charles Bediako, Andrew Funk, Will Richardson To Exhibit 10 Contracts
The Denver Nuggets have signed center Charles Bediako and guards Andrew Funk and Will Richardson to Exhibit 10 contracts. All three players are expected to join the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League following the preseason.
Bediako was with the San Antonio Spurs on a two-way contract last season, until he tore his meniscus in late-December. In 17 G League games with the Austin Spurs, the 7-foot center averaged 5.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Funk finished last season a two-way deal with the Chicago Bulls. Prior to that, he had played for Grand Rapids. In 49 total G League games, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 13.6 points and shot 37.7% on 9.1 three-point attempts per game.
Richardson went undrafted out of Oregon at the 2024 NBA Draft. In 33 games as a senior with the Ducks, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 12.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game.
Celtics Sign Jay Scrubb To Camp Deal; Waive Tristan EnarunaCeltics Sign Jay Scrubb To Camp Deal; Waive Tristan Enaruna
The Boston Celtics waived forward Tristan Enaruna. Boston signed guard Jay Scrubb to an Exhibit 10 deal to fill out their training camp roster.
Enaruna did not appear in either of the Celtics preseason games against the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi. The 6-foot-8 forward is expected to join the Maine Celtics for the upcoming G League season.
Scrubb missed last season due to a torn ACL. He was set to join Boston on a two-way deal for last season prior to the injury. Scrubb is also expected to play for Maine in the G League this season. The 6-foot-4 combo guard is fully recovered from the ACL injury and ready to resume his career.