DECEMBER 21, 2022•AZCENTRAL.COM
'Right leader': Sarver touts new Suns owner Mat Ishbia's commitment to winning an NBA championshipRobert Sarver spoke highly of
Russell Westbrook - Questionable WednesdayWestbrook (foot) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
ImpactWestbrook is questionable Wednesday after missing the Lakers' previous game due to left foot soreness. Kendrick Nunn saw extended playing time in his absence. Westbrook's next chance to play will be Friday's game versus Charlotte if he can't suit up against Sacramento.
DECEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Austin Reaves - Doubtful WednesdayReaves (ankle) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
ImpactIt appears that Reaves will miss a second straight matchup while tending to a right ankle sprain. The guard reportedly suffered the injury during Sunday's victory over Washington. Troy Brown is a candidate to see increased run versus the Kings if Reaves is ultimately kept sidelined.
DECEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
LeBron James - Likely to play WednesdayJames (ankle) is probable for Wednesday against Sacramento, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
ImpactAfter missing Monday's loss to the Suns with a left ankle injury, James appears ready to return to action barring any major setbacks before Wednesday's tipoff. The forward has averaged 30.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists across his last five matchups.
DECEMBER 21, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Mat Ishbia agrees to buy Phoenix Suns, ending Robert Sarver's tenure - The Boston GlobeThe $4 billion bid by the billionaire CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage is the highest sum paid for an NBA franchise, easily surpassing the $...
DECEMBER 21, 2022•BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Wenyen Gabriel - Gets big minutes in returnGabriel (shoulder) finished with four points (2-5 FG) and six rebounds in 27 minutes in Monday's 130-104 loss to the Suns.
ImpactThe Lakers weren't hesitant about easing Gabriel back from a seven-game absence due to the shoulder issue, as the 25-year-old ended up seeing his most minutes of the season in the blowout loss. The absences of Anthony Davis (foot), LeBron James (ankle), Russell Westbrook (foot), Austin Reaves (ankle) and Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) left more playing time available for all of the Lakers' remaining active players, but expect Gabriel's minutes to trend down if all of James, Westbrook and Reaves are cleared for Wednesday's game in Sacramento, as is anticipated. The long-term absence of Davis is likely to be more beneficial to Thomas Bryant than it is for Gabriel, who is expected to remain a fixture on the second unit now that he's healthy again.
DECEMBER 20, 2022•ROTOWIRE
