OG Anunoby is one of the bigger names churning through the trade rumor mill, so the latest injury news regarding the Raptors forward could complicate those discussions.
The team has ruled out Anunoby for the remainder of its road trip, a seven-game journey which concludes with stops in Utah, Houston and Memphis this week, Michael Grange of Sportnet.ca tweets. He sprained his left wrist against Golden State on Friday.
We have more notable injury updates:
- The Nets’ Ben Simmons (left knee soreness) and T.J. Warren (left shin contusion) sat out Monday’s win over the Lakers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post tweets. Coach Jacque Vaughn is hopeful both will be “ready to go” for Wednesday’s matchup against Boston, Adam Zagoria tweets.
- LeBron James sat out that game with what Lakers coach Darvin Ham describes as “some really significant soreness” in his left foot, Kyle Goon of the Orange County Register tweets. The Lakers play against the Knicks on Tuesday.
- Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic returned to action after a one-game absence due to an ankle sprain and continued his scoring rampage. He notched 53 points against Detroit, his league-best fourth 50-point game this season, Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press notes (Twitter link).
- Hawks guard Trae Young sat out Monday’s game against Portland due to right ankle soreness, Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal Constitution tweets. He had 31 points in 36 minutes against the Clippers on Saturday.
- Heat forward Jimmy Butler (right quad contusion) is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against Cleveland, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald tweets. Butler scored 28 points against Charlotte on Sunday.
I’m gonna go ahead & guarantee that OG gets traded before the deadline… this guy Luka is a monster tho. Extremely reminiscent of prime Harden
Nah…
Luka is far more entertaining than Harden ever was…
Much different game than Harden.
Spencer Dinwiddie “I think Harden probably played with a little more pace so that would be where I would give him an edge, but the edges that I would give Luka, and these are pretty big ones, he participates on the defensive end. I think Harden, obviously, is a phenomenal player, athletically gifted and capable of doing so, I don’t think he did. I think Luka does have some athletic deficiencies, but he definitely participates and tries. He leads our team in steals and he puts effort there, and also, offensively, he’s a better post-up player than Harden was.”
Lol… smh dude obv Luka’s current teammate is gonna give Luka the edge. That he had to go to defense just makes my point even clearer. Luka is terrible on defense in the exact same ways that Harden was/is. Both those guys have similar strengths as defenders too. Luka is better in the post, mainly bc he’s 3-4 inches taller than Harden. Prine Harden was a better 3pt shooter/ft shooter than Luka tho. Obv they’re dif players but it’s also very easy to see the numerous similarities in each others games.
Yet also so similar
Harden transcended the game and no one ever talks about it.. His eurosteps were showtime, him running the offense was pure entertainment not to mention his signature stepback jumper..He didn’t create the stepback but he definitely amplified it and made it popular. Similar to steph curry shooting 3’s
Honestly preach.
I really hope OG isn’t traded, he’s Kawahi “light”, he’s really rounding into form.
It’s sad that recently I heard a “rumor” on social media that he wants out of Toronto.
He probably wants to be a Legit #1. In his mind wants to be a #1, and rightfully should think that.
If he didn’t mess up his knee in college he’s probably a top 10 pick or better. Falls to the Raptors
Long removed from his knee injury, long removed from his Fathers passing, now able to blossom, he’s showing his old isolation numbers are the past, he’s showing he’s got 3PT touch and he’s probably the best defender in the league, sorry to Warriors and Green fans
It’s going to take a kings ransom to get OG away from Ujiri. Rumor had it 3 1st were not even a starter. So he’s being treated like a star in trade
If he goes to the Knicks, Ujiri probably goes with him and RJ would go to Toronto because Ujiri wouldnt let the Raptors go down like that lol
You don’t target players like RJ in return, you target players on rookie scale contracts you’re high on and unprotected FRPs.
Okay buddy, like you guaranteed TJ Warren would be back in a couple months, like 3 years ago.?
Yeah your “guarantees” don’t mean squat.
I’m a Raptors fan, and OG being traded is FARRR from a guarantee. The Raptors are asking for the Moon and Sun in return, and rightfully so IMO. They’ll stand firm on that asking price.
Your comments are asinine dude. Guaranteed lmaoo. Like you have a freaking clue smh
Also, Luka is way better now than “prime Harden” ever was. You are the definition of a casual, masquerading as some sort of intelligent fan. LOL.
How many years older is Luka (really)?
1 lol
Lebron taking another night off