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Are the Boston Celtics the favorites to win the 2025 NBA Finals? | Kevin O'Connor Show

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The NBA landscape is currently awash with powerhouse teams jockeying for playoff positioning, but one team seems to be emerging as a favorite: the Boston Celtics. On a recent episode of "The Kevin O'Connor Show," NBA analyst Ben Taylor sparked a conversation about the Celtics being potential NBA Finals favorites. This take wasn't just about their current win-loss record, but a deep dive into the intricacies that make this team uniquely potent.

Look at the Celtics' numbers. In March, they went 12-1 despite Jayson Tatum missing a few games. Kristaps Porzingis had a breakout stretch, averaging over 24 points in a mere 29 minutes per game with impressive shooting splits. As O'Connor put it, "KP, when he's playing at the level that he is now, makes the Celtics feel like the absolute Finals favorites on a tier of their own."

The magic of the Celtics isn't just in individual performances; it's about versatility. Taylor highlighted that both the Celtics and teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder are versatile, often throwing different lineups and coverages to keep opponents on their toes.

But is this surge sustainable? O'Connor voiced concerns over Porzingis’ mysterious illness. "He sat on the bench with an illness that he supposedly couldn't shake," he remarked, dipping into conspiracy theories about possible load management. With the Celtics being cautious about player health, maintaining this pace isn't guaranteed.

Even with their spate of injuries, the Celtics are duking it out in a league where other giants like Oklahoma City and Cleveland are battling for supremacy. 

As the season noses toward the playoffs, the Celtics' journey may hinge more on health than heft. Can they keep their stars in peak form?

To hear the full discussion, tune into "The Kevin O'Connor Show" on Apple, Spotify or YouTube.

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What we learned as Warriors outlast Pelicans in Steph's return

What we learned as Warriors outlast Pelicans in Steph's return originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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With Steph Curry back and the injury-riddled New Orleans Pelicans extremely undermanned, the Warriors were back in the win column Friday night at Smoothie King Center, clawing their way to a 111-95 victory.

How they did so wasn’t pretty, nor was it super encouraging. The Warriors didn’t get their first lead of the night until the 4:51 mark of the second quarter. It was a challenge all game long to beat a 20-win Pelicans team that was without the majority of their top players. 

Seemingly, the Warriors got better the longer the game went on. After scoring only 21 points in the first quarter, the Warriors scored 29 in the second, 33 in third and outscored the Pelicans by 15 points, 28-13, in the fourth. 

Curry, after missing the previous two games to a pelvic contusion, returned and scored 23 points in 34 minutes. He went just 7 of 21 from the field and 5 of 16 on 3-pointers, but his flurry in the second quarter was vital to the Warriors outlasting the Pelicans. Curry also dished a team-high six assists and swiped a game-high three steals.

Joining Curry, Jimmy Butler gave Golden State an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double. Jonathan Kuminga (16 points), Quinten Post (15 points) and Buddy Hield (11 points) also provided needed points off the bench.

Here are three takeaways from the Warriors snapping their two-game losing streak.

He’s back

Three is the magic number for Curry. On his third 3-point attempt, Curry was back on the scoreboard after missing two games. That also accounted for the Warriors’ first made 3-pointer of the night after failing on their first 10 attempts. 

By then, however, Curry already had four assists and two steals. Curry only scored three points in the first quarter, slicing the Pelicans’ defense with his passing. And then, Curry’s offense arrived in the second quarter. 

After getting his legs back under him, Curry exploded for 13 points in the second quarter, going 5 of 8 from the field and 3 of 5 behind the 3-point line. He found his stroke from deep, and turned the jets on. While Curry scored 16 points in the first half, the rest of the starters combined to score 12. 

Curry in the second half received more help from his supporting cast, and scored seven points of his own. There’s no way Curry is satisfied with his showing, but having him on the floor clearly made all the difference.

Kuminga’s Strong Showing

Oftentimes, a strong performance from Kuminga jumps off the screen. Think poster dunks and multiple highlight reel plays. But in the Big Easy, the little things went a long way for Kuminga.

Steve Kerr used Kuminga as a screener for Curry multiple times, and even switched things up by having Curry setting inverted screens as well. Kuminga’s actions as a screener allowed him to be utilized offensively in efficient ways. At halftime, Kuminga was the Warriors’ only player in double figures aside from Curry, dropping 10 points on 4 of 7 shooting.

All four of his made shots through the first two quarters were within 10 feet. Plus, Kuminga also tallied five rebounds and two assists by that point. 

Kuminga ended up with 16 points on 5-of-9 shooting. He made his first six free throws before missing his last two. His seven rebounds were his most since missing more than two months to an ankle injury. The only downside to Kuminga’s night was when he banged knees in the fourth quarter with Yves Missi. 

It’s the Pelicans, but this is the blueprint for Kuminga.

Trouble From 3

The Warriors watched 10 3-point attempts clank out before finally making one. They were 8 of 9 on 2-pointers in the first quarter, and 1 of 14 from 3-point range. Those numbers at halftime became 14 of 19 on twos (73.7 percent), and 6 of 28 on threes (21.4 percent). 

Curry was 4 of 8 on threes in the first half, and the rest of the team combined to go 2 of 20. 

Though they made two threes early into the third quarter, the Warriors entered the fourth quarter with a one-point lead while going 10 of 43 beyond the arc. Meanwhile, they had made 20 of their 26 2-point shots. 

In the end, the Warriors finished the night going 13 of 55, making 23.6 percent of their 3-pointers. Curry, Post and Hield were the only Warriors to make multiple threes. The rest of the Warriors combined to go 3 of 24. To beat better teams going forward, the Warriors will have to find reliable shooters outside of Curry from long distance.

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Is Bulls' Josh Giddey about to get paid this offseason?

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With the Bulls buzzing after Josh Giddey's game-winning, half-court shot on Thursday night, Kevin O’Connor discussed the 22-year-old's potential trajectory to stardom on Friday's episode of "The Kevin O’Connor Show" with guest Tom Haberstroh.  

O'Connor marveled at Giddey's second-half leap this season — he's averaging 22.8 points, 10.5 rebounds and 9.2 assists since the break, and shooting over 51% from 3. Giddey’s confidence on the court has provided a significant boost to the team — the Bulls have won eight of their past 10 games — and his budding chemistry with teammate Coby White has only strengthened their attack. 

Expectations around Giddey are sky high. Haberstroh sees Giddey as a perennial All-Star if he can develop a reliable 3-point shot, and the Bulls might soon “throw the bag” at him. O'Connor wonders if Giddey could receive a $100 million contract this summer. His value has never been higher. 

The implications for both Giddey and the Bulls are significant. If Giddey continues to mature and expand his game, he could become the face of the franchise. Will we see Giddey return the Bulls to relevance? His journey is one worth watching.

Tune into "The Kevin O'Connor Show" on Apple, Spotify or YouTube for more insightful discussions, as the NBA season heats up.

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Why Draymond advised Kuminga to ‘embrace' GP2-type of role

Why Draymond advised Kuminga to ‘embrace' GP2-type of role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Warriors forward Draymond Green offered teammate Jonathan Kuminga stern advice about how to approach his ever-changing role in the relatively newfound absence of Gary Payton II (thumb).

Here’s what the four-time NBA champion had to say on Friday’s edition of the “Draymond Green Show” podcast with co-host and ex-Golden State guard Baron Davis:

“I think there’s been so much chatter about JK and what he needs to do and how he needs to find his lane and this, that and other,” Green prefaced to Davis. 

“What I will say with GP being out is, if I’m Jonathan Kuminga, forget what everybody’s talking about, forget what everybody’s saying, I’m saying, ‘GP, I want to guard the best guard when I come in the game. I want to be the point-of-attack defender. I’m [going to] hawk this guard. I’m going to change the momentum of the game. I’m going to embrace that.’”

Green wants the 6-foot-8, 210-pound Kuminga to use his frame and two-way potential to emerge as the lockdown defender the Warriors need with Payton out for a lengthy period.

That will be a tough – but feasible – task for Kuminga.

Before partially tearing a left thumb ligament against the Miami Heat, Payton was a Swiss Army Knife in coach Steve Kerr’s rotation. Over 58 games, Payton averaged 6.6 points, 3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game on 58.5 percent shooting from the field with 2.6 steals and 0.8 blocks per 100 possessions.

Conversely, Kuminga is known for his scoring and has averaged a career-high 16.3 points per game on a career-low 45.3 percent shooting during the 2024-25 NBA season.

“Because we know [Kuminga] can score, right, like we know what he is capable of on the offensive end,” Green told Davis. “Imagine him embracing [Payton’s] role and saying, ‘I’m guarding the best [player]. I’m picking up [from full court]. I’m going to work myself to exhaustion because I’m going to defend so hard.’ 

“That’s how you win championships. And so, if I’m Jonathan Kuminga, that’s my mindset. And I think he’s more than capable of being that and doing that. And if he does, golly – changes everything.”

There always is plenty of chatter surrounding Kuminga’s game, potential and role. So, Green publicly advised Kuminga to ignore everyone and focus on stepping up in Payton’s absence, which is something totally up the four-year wing’s alley.

After all, Payton likely will miss Golden State’s final 10 games of the regular season.

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Draymond reveals his kids cried after Warriors traded Wiggins to Heat

Draymond reveals his kids cried after Warriors traded Wiggins to Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Warriors’ trading fan-favorite wing Andrew Wiggins to the Miami Heat hit close to home for Golden State icon Draymond Green.

The four-time NBA champion  explained how Wiggins’ involuntary departure emotionally impacted his children during a segment on “The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis.”

“My kids cried when they found out Wiggs was gone because his kids and my kids have a great relationship,” Green told co-host and ex-Warriors guard Baron Davis. “They cried when they found out. And I told Wiggs, because I saw him right after the deadline and All-Star break, ‘Man, my kids were crying when they found out your girls were gone.’ 

“He was like, ‘Bruh, that’s the only thing Amyah (Wiggins’ eldest daughter) kept saying, “Wait, so I don’t get to see my friends anymore?”’ So, there’s so much more than just basketball there.”

The moment sure was bigger than basketball.

Green, Wiggins and their loved ones grew close after the two were teammates in Golden State from the 2019-2020 campaign until Feb. 5, the day Golden State acquired then-Miami star Jimmy Butler.

And Wiggins, an 11-year NBA veteran, shone on the court with the Warriors. He earned the lone NBA All-Star appearance and championship of his career thus far with the franchise during a thrilling 2021-22 run and averaged 16.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists throughout his 307-game tenure in Golden State.

Green and his children definitely will miss Wiggins. However, Green is glad Wiggins is flourishing in Miami – averaging a strong 19.9 points per game – and wasn’t too upset the ex-Golden State wing helped the Heat to a 112-86 win over the Warriors on Tuesday at Kaseya Center.  

“To see your brother on the other side, it was definitely weird,” Green said about facing Wiggins on Tuesday. “Obviously, I’m pissed off we lost a game we needed and wanted to win, but I’m also happy to see Wiggs play well. Because again, the love that’s there, it’s bigger than just a game. …”

Family comes before hoops for Green. And Wiggins is family.

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Memphis Grizzlies shockingly fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games left before playoffs

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Mar 9, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Taylor Jenkins looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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In a move that shocked the NBA, the Memphis Grizzlies have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games remaining in their season. The 44-29 Grizzlies are tied with the Lakers for the 4/5 seeds in the West and head into some critical games this weekend, including against those Lakers on Saturday.

"I'm genuinely appreciative of Taylor's contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons," Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman said in a statement. "This was a difficult decision given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor's leadership. I wish Taylor the very best going forward."

There had been growing frustration in Memphis with Jenkins and the team's direction. Memphis is 8-11 since the All-Star break with the 16th-ranked offense and 20th-ranked defense in the league. They had been average. While injuries to players such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed to that, there was some frustration that there was less buy-in from the players in Jenkins and his system.

It's still a massive leap from frustration to firing the coach with the most wins in franchise history — he went 250-214 as head coach — just before the playoffs. The Grizzlies reportedly did this in person on Friday morning.

Jenkins quickly becomes one of the top coaches on the market this summer when other teams make changes, although all those other teams will wait until the season ends to make their change.

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Week 22 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: All-in on Justin Edwards

Week 22 is "Championship Week" for Yahoo! public leagues and leagues that use the default settings. And with most of the NBA's teams playing four games, there won't be a lack of options amongst teams competing for playoff seeding or looking to improve their draft lottery odds. Here are some low-rostered players (below 50 percent in Yahoo! leagues) who should be on your radar heading into Week 22.

Priority Adds

1. Justin Edwards

2. Toumani Camara

3. Kyle Filipowski

4. Scotty Pippen Jr.

5. Guerschon Yabusele

6. Matas Buzelis

7. Gary Trent Jr.

8. Davion Mitchell

9. Keldon Johnson

10. Anthony Black

SG/SF/PF Toumani Camara (49%), Portland Trail Blazers

Camara remains rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Even though the Trail Blazers have fallen off the pace in the race for the final play-in spot, the second-year wing may be safe from a late-season shutdown. Camara has been among the best defenders in the NBA this season and has made strides offensively. Since the All-Star break, he has averaged 13.6 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting from the field, one reason why Camara has been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. Portland plays four games during Week 22, with two against teams that will also be in the draft lottery (Toronto and San Antonio).

PG/SG Scotty Pippen Jr. (37%), Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have been without Ja Morant since March 14, with the starting point guard missing six games with a hamstring injury. While Luke Kennard was the replacement in the starting lineup for the first three contests, Pippen took over that role in the last three and has provided top-10 value in eight-cat formats over the past week. If Morant is available for the beginning of Week 22, there won't be a need to roster Pippen in most leagues. However, with Memphis beginning the week with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, there's the opportunity to get at least one start out of Pippen for injury management reasons.

SF Justin Edwards (36%), Philadelphia 76ers

The 76ers' intentions are well-known by now, as the front office looks to strengthen its chances of holding onto its top-6 protected first-round pick. Due to those ambitions and injuries to key players, Edwards has played plenty, averaging 30.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break. And over the past two weeks, the rookie small forward has offered fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. Philadelphia only plays three games during Week 22, but Edwards's status as a fixture in the starting lineup makes him worth the risk.

SG/SF/PF Keldon Johnson (37%), San Antonio Spurs

Over the past two weeks, Johnson has been a top 100 player in nine-cat formats while sitting just outside that threshold in eight-cat. He's hit double figures in three of his last four games, including a 17-point, 10-rebound effort in a March 27 loss to the Cavaliers. As long as Johnson averages 25 minutes per game, his fantasy value should hold steady. The Spurs play four games during Week 22, starting with the Magic on Tuesday as part of a back-to-back (at Denver on Wednesday).

PF/C Kyle Filipowski (29%), Utah Jazz

While the Jazz announced on March 14 that John Collins (ankle) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, there's little reason to believe he will take on a full workload again this season. And the same can probably be said about Lauri Markkanen, who has missed Utah's last five games. Filipowski, who has started the previous three, may not provide much defensive value, but the rookie can be helpful for managers seeking points, rebounds and three-pointers. However, the rookie did finish Utah's March 27 loss to the Rockets with 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks and one three-pointer in 33 minutes. His fantasy ceiling will be raised if Filipowski can approach 30 minutes per game during Utah's four-game Week 22.

PF/C Guerschon Yabusele (29%), Philadelphia 76ers

Yabusele may only be a 10th-round player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, but he's still logging just over 29 minutes per game on a team down multiple frontcourt contributors. Maybe there will come a point when the 76ers decide to prioritize rookie Adem Bona, but we aren't there yet. Yabusele offers a safe floor and has reached double figures in six straight games, providing eighth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Bona (nine percent rostered) has been more productive in the steals and blocks categories, which has boosted his value in recent weeks.

PG/SG/SF Gary Trent Jr. (27%), Milwaukee Bucks

Damian Lillard is out indefinitely due to a deep vein thrombosis in his calf, and Trent may be the Bucks player best equipped to pick up the slack. Over the past two weeks, he has provided sixth-round value in nine-cat formats, averaging 14.9 points, 1.3 steals and 3.4 three-pointers per game. Trent does not offer much value in the other fantasy-relevant categories. Still, he remains the superior choice to Ryan Rollins or Kevin Porter Jr. Milwaukee, which is fighting for positioning in the Eastern Conference standings, plays four games during Week 22.

SF/PF Matas Buzelis (16%), Chicago Bulls

While Buzelis's playing time has decreased recently, the schedule works in his favor for Week 22. The Bulls will play four games, including a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back, which makes the rookie worth the risk in deeper leagues. Buzelis has offered 11th-round value over the past two weeks, including a 31-point effort in Chicago's March 22 blowout of the Lakers.

PG/SG Anthony Black (14%), Orlando Magic

The Magic have been without Cole Anthony (toe) for the last five games, resulting in Cory Joseph (zero percent) entering the starting lineup. However, Black has been the superior fantasy option, averaging 25.3 minutes per game to Joseph's 22.6 over the past two weeks. However, Orlando does not have the best Week 22 schedule, as it begins with a Monday/Tuesday back-to-back and ends with a third game on Thursday. However, that may work in Black's favor, especially for managers who conserve their transactions and can drop him after Thuesday's action.

PG/SG Davion Mitchell (13%), Miami Heat

Mitchell may not rank among the best point guards regarding fantasy value, but the playing time has been there in Miami. Over the past two weeks, "Off Night" has logged 32.4 minutes per game while ranking just outside the top 100 in eight-cat formats. Mitchell has shot 52.3 percent from the field during this stretch, nearly six percentage points higher than his mark for the season (46.7). Since arriving in Miami, he has shot 51.6 percent from the field and 48.4 percent from three, averaging 1.4 three-pointers per game. Add in the assists and steals, and there's value to be had, especially with the Heat playing four games during Week 22.

C Tristan Vukcevic (13%), Washington Wizards

Alexandre Sarr is firmly entrenched as the Wizards' starting center and has been a much-improved player since the All-Star break. However, deep-league managers needing a center should not overlook Vukcevic, who has provided 10th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. During this run, he's averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 50.8 percent from the field and 76.5 percent from the foul line. And with Washington having four games on its Week 22 schedule, that's even more reason to roll the dice on Vukcevic.

SF/PF Julian Champagnie (8%), San Antonio Spurs

Champagnie has been a slightly better option in nine-cat formats than eight-cat, but he's worth a look across the board with the Spurs playing four games during Week 22. He's hit double figures in two of his last three games, including a 20-point effort and a complete stat line in a March 23 win over the Raptors. Champagnie doesn't need starters' minutes to offer value, and San Antonio's upcoming schedule makes him worth the risk in deep leagues.

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Adam Silver called new All-Star format "a miss," suggests an international-themed game next year

It was better than the year before, but it wasn't actually good.

That was NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's assessment of this year's new All-Star format of a mini-tournament of four teams, which echoes the conventional wisdom coming out of the weekend in San Francisco. Add in some extended breaks during the broadcast — including during the championship game of the new tournament — and it didn't work, which is why that format will be one-and-done.

"I thought this was a little better, but it was a miss," Silver said Thursday during a press conference announcing the NBA’s working toward a European league. "We're not there in terms of creating an All-Star experience that we can be proud of and that our players can be proud of."

What would work? The NBA is thinking about an international competition.

Next year, NBC takes over the broadcast of the All-Star Game, set for Feb. 15, 2026, which happens to fall right in the middle of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, which will run Feb. 6 to 22. That sets up nicely for an international-themed competition, something the NHL had great success with this year, running a Four Nations Face-Off in place of its All-Star festivities.

"We're going to fall right in the middle of the Winter Olympics, that they will be both the lead-in into the All-Star Game and the lead-out will be out on the West Coast..." Silver said, noting the Clippers will host the game in Inglewood/Los Angeles. "Which, given the Olympic competition, sort of is creating new thoughts around how we can bring national competition to bear. Of course, we took note of the great success the NHL had with their national team competition as their All-Star festivities...

"People have floated USA-World. I'm not sure that makes sense with the level of development, if that's fair to lump all the other countries together these days. Maybe that we can single out, there are some different national teams that can compete."

One of the knocks of the USA vs. World format was the depth of the international All-Star roster. While it would have some of the league's biggest names at the top — Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic — the back-end of a 12-man roster might not have the All-Star level of talent that the USA would have. This means that some international players would get to be All-Stars over their more deserving American counterparts, something Silver and the NBA seem acutely aware of.

However, what the NBA (and now NBC) most want out of the All-Star experience is player buy-in and real competition — games played with pride. A USA vs. World format might deliver that.

"I would love that. Oh, I would love that," Antetokounmpo said during this year's All-Star weekend. "I think that would be the most interesting and most exciting format. I would love that. For sure, I'd take pride in that. I always compete, but I think that will give me a little bit more extra juice to compete."

"I would love to. My opinion is that it's more purposeful," Wembanyama added. "There's more pride in it. More stakes."

Whatever format it ultimately takes, expect an international-themed All-Star Game in 2026.

And no more of the four-team tournament. Fortunately.

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Steph officially active for critical Warriors-Pelicans matchup

Steph officially active for critical Warriors-Pelicans matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Steph Curry is back.

After missing the Warriors’ last two games with a pelvic contusion, Curry officially is active for Golden State’s matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night at Smoothie Center, the team announced.

Curry exited the Warriors’ 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors last week after taking a hard fall on his backside in the third quarter.

An MRI the following day revealed Curry didn’t suffer any structural damage, which was good news considering the nature of the fall that forced the superstar point guard to exit Golden State’s win over Toronto.

The Warriors missed Curry dearly over their last two games, lopsided road losses to the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat that dropped Golden State out of the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Now the Warriors can take the court in New Orleans with added confidence knowing the two-time MVP will be available to help snap their two-game skid.

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Kings provide less-than-encouraging update on LaRavia's thumb injury

Kings provide less-than-encouraging update on LaRavia's thumb injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Kings have released an unfortunate injury update on forward Jake LaRavia’s thumb.

The 23-year-old sustained a bone contusion on his left thumb during Sacramento’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

A contusion is an injury to the inner structures of the bone, but it doesn’t result in a fracture. LaRavia will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days and will remain out of the lineup until then.

LaRavia was acquired by Sacramento from the Memphis Grizzlies at this year’s NBA trade deadline. In 19 games with the Kings, he is averaging 6.9 points on 50-percent shooting from the field and 38.5 percent shooting from 3-point range, with 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in just under 20 minutes per game.

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