Brandon Miller injured, out at least one week

Photo: Memphis Grizzlies/Twitter Luke Kennard is set to be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks due to a bone bruise in his left knee, as declared by the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The injury occurred on November 14 during a game against the Lakers, and he had already sat…

Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard Ricky Council IV feels confident that rookie center Adem Bona will have a productive NBA career. (via Courtside Comparisons): “He’s very hard working, very strong, very athletic. I think it was the first day I worked out with him in Philly, I said, ‘You’re going to…

Photo: Utah Jazz/Twitter The Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is the first All-Star from Finland. Markkanen also was one of a league-record four European starters in Sunday’s game, joining Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Doncic. “Oh, it’s everything,” Markkanen said. “Just having the love all the way over from…

Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Washington Wizards announced today that they have acquired Kendrick Nunn, a 2023 second-round pick (via Chicago), the less favorable of the 2028 second-round picks of Los Angeles and Washington, and Los Angeles’ own 2029 second-round pick from the Lakers in exchange for Rui Hachimura. Washington…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving was asked about his recent play as he manages his foot injury. He finished below the 20-point threshold in consecutive games against the Charlotte Hornets. “It’s definitely making or missing shots, but like I said, kind of like a week…

The Utah Jazz signed general manager Justin Zanik to a multi-year contract extension. Zanik is entering his fourth season as Utah’s GM, and he works alongside Danny Ainge and the Jazz front office to oversee day-to-day basketball operations.  Per the NBA, Ainge had kind words for Zanik:  “Justin’s basketball acumen,…