• Healthy for training camp
    Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Thursday that Christie (hip) is expected to be healthy for the beginning of training camp Tuesday, Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Sun reports.

    Advice: Christie suffered a right hip strain during the Summer League but should be good to go for training camp. Christie made 41 appearances for the Lakers in 2022-23 and should compete for a depth role this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:26 am
  • Good to go for training camp
    Lakers coach Darvin Ham said Thursday that Hood-Schifino (groin) is expected to be healthy for the start of training camp Tuesday, Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times reports.

    Advice: Hood-Schifino missed the Lakers' final Summer League due to a groin injury but is expected to be healthy for training camp. The rookie guard will likely compete for a depth role in the backcourt this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:22 am
  • Out for 2-3 weeks
    Nance received a biological injection to stimulate the healing process in his left ankle and is expected to return to basketball activities in approximately 2-3 weeks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Nance's ankle injury could cause him to miss most, if not all, of the preseason. However, he is expected to be fully healthy once the regular season rolls around. Nance will likely compete with Cody Zeller for the backup center position behind Jonas Valanciunas this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 5:23 am
  • Out for 2-3 weeks
    Alvarado (ankle) is expected to return to basketball activities in approximately 2-3 weeks, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Alvarado suffered a right ankle sprain during an offseason workout that could keep him out for most, if not all, of the preseason. However, the third-year point guard should be healthy for the Pelicans' regular-season opener on Oct. 25 against Memphis. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 5:17 am
  • Let go by Heat
    The Heat waived Daniels on Wednesday.

    Advice: Daniels averaged 4.8 points and 1.0 rebounds for the Heat in the 2023 Summer League. The rookie guard will head into the 2023-24 season as a free agent. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:35 am
  • Agrees to two-way deal with Miami
    The Heat signed Hampton to a two-way contract Wednesday, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Hampton made 47 NBA appearances between the Magic and Pistons in 2022-23, averaging 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.0 minutes. The 22-year-old guard will take Jamaree Bouyea's two-way spot and should split time between the Heat and the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the G League this season. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:14 am
  • Let go by Miami
    The Heat waived Bouyea on Wednesday, Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reports.

    Advice: Bouyea made five appearances in the NBA between the Heat and Wizards in 2022-23, averaging 3.0 points and 1.2 rebounds in 14.2 minutes. His two-way roster spot will now be used by R.J. Hampton. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:04 am
  • Healthy to start training camp
    Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Wednesday that Brown (ankle) is healthy and ready to go for training camp, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

    Advice: Brown suffered an ankle injury during Summer League action, but as expected, the rookie first-round pick is good to go for training camp. The Missouri product averaged 15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.6 made three-pointers, 1.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks in 25.5 minutes per game during Summer League. Brown's three-point efficiency certainly stood out in college, and it appears his shot will translate to the next level, which should help him carve out a rotational spot to start 2023-24. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 6:39 am
  • Good to go for camp
    Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said Wednesday that Diabate (rib) is healthy and ready to go for training camp, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

    Advice: Diabate missed some Summer League action due to a rib injury, but as expected, he's healthy to start the 2023-24 campaign. The 2022 second-round pick is slated to spend a second consecutive campaign on a two-way deal with the Clippers. Last year, Diabate appeared in 22 NBA games (one start) and averaged 2.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per game. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 6:36 am