The Trail Blazers honored Damian Lillard on Monday night, in their first home game since Lillard surpassed Clyde Drexler as the leading scorer in team history.
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On the latest episode of The Lowe Post podcast, ESPN’s Zach Lowe talked about teams that could be interested in trading for Donovan Mitchell. If Mitchell declines an extension, the thought is that the Cleveland Cavaliers will look to trade him before free agency in the summer of 2025.
Teams expected to be interested include the usual suspects like the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets. The has been some speculation that the Houston Rockets could also join that group. Lowe added the New Orleans Pelicans as a team to watch, should Mitchell hit the trade market.
New Orleans has hit a bit of a crossroads. Brandon Ingram has one year left on his contract. He’s extension-eligible and could be looking for a max deal. The Cavs don’t have a player with Ingram’s skill/size combo at the forward spot. The Pelicans don’t have a scoring guard quite like Mitchell, but do have some forward depth. That could make the two teams natural trade partners.
Where’s Kobe? There was some uncertainty regarding Kobe Bryant’s presence at media day Monday, and it increased after the entire Los Angeles Lakers’ roster except Bryant hit the floor for preseason promos and interviews shortly after the scheduled 10 a.m. start. As it turned out, there was no mystery. “He’s running late.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma will miss at least Wednesday’s game due to a groin strain. The Wizards haven’t announced a timeline for Kuzma’s return, but it’s expected he could miss additional time beyond the Hawks game Wednesday.
In his fourth season with the Wizards, Kuzma has gotten off to a bit of a slow start. He’s averaging 17 points, but shooting 33% from the field. The veteran forward has also been tasked to take on additional playmaking duties, with point guard Malcolm Brogdon sidelined with an injury.
