Pacers Inquired With Jazz On Trade For Lauri Markkanen

The LA Clippers likely would have agreed to a Paul George trade with the Golden State Warriors if Jonathan Kuminga was offered, reports Sam Amick of The Athletic. Kuminga was discussed in some scenarios, but the Warriors later pulled him off the table. Kuminga was the only young player on the Warriors that the Clippers viewed as a potential star.

Brandin Podziemski was also on the Clippers’ wish list, but he also wasn’t made available by the Warriors.

The most realistic offer for the Clippers was Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul, Moses Moody and a first round pick for George. The total cost of that deal would have been approximately $110 million when factoring in second-apron luxury tax penalties.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is playing through a right shoulder injury. With Jaren Jackson Jr. sidelined, Morant wants to be on the floor for his team, but he knows the injury is impacting his play.

“Terrible,” Morant said on returning against the Thunder. “I should have been out. But I was out there. Regardless of out, in – there’s going to be something said.”

The Grizzlies star said he’s been dealing with shoulder soreness for months now. Morant was initially injured on December 27 and the soreness has lingered since then.

“I’ve played like this all season, honestly,” he said. “It is what it is. Got to get the win.”

When asked if he’d be dealing with the shoulder injury for the rest of the season, Morant kept it simple by answering “I don’t know.”