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K. Bryant - SG

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The family members of four people who died in the January helicopter crash that also claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Island Express Helicopters and its owner.

Bryant's widow Vanessa filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company and its owner, Island Express Holding Corp., back in February. However in her suit the pilot of the helicopter, Ara Zobayan, was also listed as a defendant. That is not the case in the suits filed on Monday. The plaintiffs in the new lawsuits are two children of John Altobelli, who along with his wife Keri and their daughter Alyssa passed away in the crash, and the husband and three children of Christian Mauser.

Added Apr 20 8:26 pm (EST)

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L. James - SF

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Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the NBA and ESPN are working on televising a H-O-R-S-E competition involving some high-profile players.

Woj adds that the details of the competition are being finalized. The players involved would shoot in isolation, presumably in a home gym. While NBA games remain far away from coming back, it's clear that the NBA and media partners, like ESPN, are working to find ways to fill the appetite for sports. A competition like this would provide a welcomed distraction, especially if a player like LeBron James is taking part.

Added Apr 04 5:27 pm (EST)

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K. Bryant - SG

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Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

There will be a formal announcement on Saturday, and the NBA has been expected to induct Kobe into the Hall of Fame since his tragic helicopter crash in January. Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston adds that Rudy Tomjanovich will also be elected to the Hall of Fame in what is the best class since 2009 (Michael Jordan, David Robinson, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan, C. Vivian Stringer). It'll be an emotional day for the NBA community as it honors one of its greats.

Added Apr 03 4:53 pm (EST)

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L. James - SF

LAL

LeBron James said on Thursday that when the league resumes it "can't just go straight to the playoffs."

"I think maybe one and a half, two weeks of a little mini training camp, and then maybe five to 10 games to get ready for the playoffs," James said. Whether or not the league adheres to a similar plan remains to be seen, but all sides are eager to crown a champion for the 2019-20 season. LeBron added that he doesn't appreciate having weeks off to rest, saying, "I was right there turning the corner [physically]. I felt like I was rounding third base, getting ready for the postseason. The rest factor is overblown, especially when you're in the full swing of things."

Added Mar 26 5:38 pm (EST)

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L. James - SF

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The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics have been postponed and should be rescheduled no later than the summer of 2021.

A meeting was held between the President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach and the Prime Minister of Japan, Abe Shinzo, and others on Tuesday morning and the determination was made to postpone the games. This is not surprising news but at least the Olympics don't take place every year, so pushing them back for a year shouldn't delay future Olympics from taking place as scheduled.

Added Mar 24 9:13 am (EST)

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L. James - SF

LAL

LeBron James said he wants to remain with the Lakers for the rest of his career.

During a rare Instagram Live chat, Lebron stated, "What NBA team would I never play for? I’m still playing, man. Hey, I’ve got to keep all my options open, man. But right now I’ll tell you one thing: I don’t want to go nowhere besides be here, baby. Be a Laker for the rest of my life."

Added Mar 21 2:10 pm (EST)

NBC Sports

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J. McGee - C

CLE

JaVale McGee tested negative for coronavirus, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

This is good news on McGee because he has asthma and battled pneumonia last season. If you missed it earlier, two Lakers players have tested positive, but their names have not been released yet.

Added Mar 19 9:12 pm (EST)

Chris Haynes on Twitter

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A. Caruso - PG

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Alex Caruso (right hamstring soreness) is probable for Thursday against the Rockets.

he's been on the injury report for over a week, but he has played in the last three games. Caruso figures to get minutes in the teens, but he won't have much value with most of the Lakers healthy right now.

Added Mar 11 5:03 pm (EST)

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A. Davis - PF

LAL

Anthony Davis (left elbow) is probable for Thursday against the Rockets.

Nothing to see here with AD getting his usual probable tag. Davis has been playing a little more center this days, which has been a better per-minute spot for his stats. Against the small-ball Rockets, he could be in for a big evening.

Added Mar 11 5:01 pm (EST)

Dave McMenamin on Twitter

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L. James - SF

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LeBron James (sore left groin) is probable for Thursday against the Rockets.

He was on the injury report for Tuesday's game, but he scored 29 points in 35 minutes in a loss to the Nets. The Lakers have listed Anthony Davis on the injury report basically all season, so getting a probable tag isn't really a concern here. Look for LeBron to get on track and see a lot of Robert Covington.

Added Mar 11 4:59 pm (EST)

Dave McMenamin on Twitter

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D. Howard - C

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Coach Frank Vogel said Dwight Howard (illness) will play on Thursday night against the Rockets.

He missed Tuesday's game against the Nets, which moved Anthony Davis to the five more to get the guards a few more minutes in small-ball lineups. Davis is playing a little more five these days anyway, so Howard's playing time should be in the teens in most matchups.

Added Mar 11 4:51 pm (EST)

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A. Caruso - PG

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Alex Caruso (right hamstring soreness) played 14 minutes vs. the Nets on Tuesday with three points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one triple.

The momentum he had in February is long gone and it doesn't help that Avery Bradley has picked up steam in Los Angeles. Caruso belongs on the waiver wire in most leagues.

Added Mar 11 1:30 am (EST)

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P. Siakam - PF

TOR

Pascal Siakam (knee swelling) will play on Wednesday against the Bucks.

Siakam missed the Raptors' last two games due to knee swelling, but he's back just in time as OG Anunoby (calf) sits. Siakam's had a slow start to the 2020-21 season but will have a big opportunity to perform against Milwaukee. Norman Powell should also see more playing time with Anunoby out.

Added 6:54 pm (EST)

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D. White - SG

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Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said Derrick White (left toe fracture) could be ready to play as soon as this weekend.

This is incredible news for a player who was given a 4-6 week timetable back on Jan. 9th. Stop what you're doing and pick him up if he's available. Once White comes back, Lonnie Walker and Patty Mills are both in danger of losing significant run, while Dejounte Murray and Keldon Johnson should both be fine.

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S. Bey - SF

DET

Saddiq Bey will replace Blake Griffin (rest) in the starting lineup again alongside Delon Wright, Wayne Ellington, Jerami Grant, and Mason Plumlee.

These are the same five the Pistons rolled out on Saturday in a four-point loss to the Sixers, though this time Derrick Rose will be back in the rotation. Bey scored 10 points with three rebounds and a steal in 19 minutes in that game. Starting won't necessarily mean a boost in numbers for him.

Added 6:46 pm (EST)

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J. Lamb - SG

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Jeremy Lamb will move into the starting lineup on Wednesday vs. the Hornets, moving Doug McDermott to the bench.

It's unclear if this is a permanent switch. Lamb is on pace for a career-high usage rate but may lose some touches with the first unit. He's been outstanding though and his strong play has likely made it hard for the Pacers to keep him off the floor. Lamb has mid-round upside the rest of the way.

Added 6:34 pm (EST)

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T. Herro - SG

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Tyler Herro (neck) will not play on Wednesday vs. the Nuggets.

Herro will miss his seventh straight, but because he was a game-time call this evening that means he's getting closer. With Goran Dragic (groin) also out, Kendrick Nunn will get all the touches he can handle.

Added 6:31 pm (EST)

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D. Garland - PG

CLE

Darius Garland is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game vs. the Pistons.

Hopefully this will help Garland get into a rhythm. He doesn't have any restrictions and the matchup looks juicy, so we have high expectations this evening. With Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) out, Cedi Osman is expected to slide to the four with Taurean Prince moving to the bench.

Added 6:16 pm (EST)

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O. Anunoby - SF

TOR

OG Anunoby won't play on Wednesday against the Bucks due to a left calf strain.

We're still waiting for word on Pascal Siakam (knee), but the Raptors could be really thin at the forward spot. Norman Powell and Chris Boucher's numbers could benefit most from Anunoby's absence. Powell scored 24 points (two made 3-pointers) with six rebounds and six assists in 40 minutes on Monday, and Boucher scored nine points with nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal in 30 minutes. Boucher ranks No. 30 in 9-cat leagues, and Powell ranks No. 177.

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N. Bjelica - PF

SAC

Nemanja Bjelica (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday vs. the Magic.

He hasn't been in the rotation since early January and it sounds like the Kings will be moving him in the near future.

Added 6:13 pm (EST)

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