If you missed any of this past week’s biggest headlines from around the NBA, we’ve got you covered with our Week in Review. Here are some of the most noteworthy stories from the last seven days:
Jazz guard Dante Exum was diagnosed with a partially torn patellar tendon in his right knee. The oft-injured Exum had just returned from an ankle sprain and bone bruise that sidelined him for 25 games. He could miss the remainder of the season.
Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle received an extension and raise prior to the season. Carlisle, who has patrolled the sidelines for Dallas since 2008, had his contract extended through the 2022/23 season.
The Lakers shut down second-year point guard Lonzo Ball. Knee and ankle ailments limited the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 draft to 47 games this season.
Rockets GM Daryl Morey agreed to a five-year contract extension. Morey has turned the Rockets into a championship contender since taking over his current position in 2007. He was in the final year of his deal.
Isaiah Thomas dropped out of the Nuggets’ rotation. The former MVP candidate suffered another setback when coach Michael Malone informed the point guard his minutes would be greatly reduced. Thomas will return to the free agent market this summer.
Here are 10 more headlines from the last week:
- The Magic signed former Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams to a 10-day contract.
- Former NBA guard Jarrett Jack suffered a torn ACL during a G League game.
- Top draft prospect Zion Williamson returned to action after the Duke freshman recovered from a knee injury.
- The Rockets converted Danuel House‘s two-way contract into a standard contact.
- Kristaps Porzingis returned to practice for the Mavericks, though he’s unlikely he’ll play this season.
- The Heat signed guard Charles Cooke to a 10-day contract.
- The Raptors signed center Eric Moreland to a 10-day contract.
- Recently-retired Joe Johnson and Al Jefferson will participate in the BIG3 league this season.
- Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was fined and a Jazz fan was banned from future games after a verbal exchange.
- Celtics big man Al Horford declared he’d like to play until he’s 40.
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