NBA News Today: Kyrie Irving still has no timetable for return; Steph Curry and Joel Embiid named Players of the Week, and more
Kyrie Irving has not played an NBA game since Nov. 1 against the Chicago Bulls. Irving was initially suspended for at least five games by the Brooklyn Nets for promoting an antisemitic film on Twitter. It is now six games, and it seems like Irving has no timetable for his return.
Meanwhile, Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers were named NBA Players of the Week. Curry has been carrying the Warriors since the start of the season, while Embiid recently erupted for a career-high 59 points.
On that note, here's the latest NBA news today, (Nov. 15) brought to you by Sportskeeda:
Jaren Jackson Jr. set to make season debut
Jaren Jackson Jr. has not played a game for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. He underwent right foot surgery in the offseason and was ruled out for four to six months. However, it seems like the fourth overall pick in the 2018 draft is now ready to make his season debut.
According to Chris Haynes of TNT, Jackson is set to play on Tuesday in the Grizzlies' matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 23-year-old big man underwent surgery in June and is on the right timeline for his recovery.
"I'm just excited to be back," Jackson told reporters on Monday. "It was just about taking my time. I'm just ready. All the rest will take care of itself."
Kyrie Irving still has no timetable for return
Kyrie Irving was initially suspended for at least five games by the Brooklyn Nets. Irving has now missed six games and last played on Nov. 1 against the Chicago Bulls. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn told reporters that there's still no timetable for Irving's return.
Irving will likely miss the Nets' next two games, both of which are on the road. The Nets will visit the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday and finish their short road trip against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Despite Irving's absence, the Nets have a 4-2 record in their past six games. The team's defense has also improved from the worst in the NBA to one of the best. Irving has reportedly met with the league, NBPA and Nets ownership as part of his reinstatement process.
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NBA Jersey Day scheduled on Dec. 14
The NBA will celebrate Jersey Day on Dec. 14, as per the league's official website. Fans around the world can join in on the celebration by following three simple steps.
The first step is sharing a photo of yourself, your family or friends wearing a jersey on social media.The jerseys can be from any era of the NBA, WNBA or G League. Fans will need to use the hashtag #NBAJerseyDay and tag their favorite teams and players.
There are 10 games on Jersey Day, headlined by two matchups televised on ESPN. The New York Knicks will take on the Chicago Bulls then followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves against the LA Clippers.
#NBAJerseyDay IS HERE… hear from players around the NBA to learn why they chose their number!
Comment or quote tweet to show us what jersey you're wearing today. https://t.co/RPzUSwLjP9
Steph Curry and Joel Embiid named Players of the Week
Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers were named NBA Players of the Week for Week 4.
Curry helped the struggling Warriors to a 2-1 record last week. He averaged 38.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He also shot an absurd 64.1% from the field in those three games.
Big moments. Buckets. Straight up ballin'.
@StephenCurry30 is your Western Conference Player of the Week! https://t.co/i2C41zgYNK
Meanwhile, Embiid was even better last week, averaging 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in four games. He led the Sixers to a 3-1 record, and capped off his week with a career-high 59 points against the Utah Jazz. He added 11 rebounds, eight assists and seven blocks.
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NBA scores for Nov. 14
There were seven games on Monday's schedule, headlined by the Golden State Warriors' easy win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks once again, while the Charlotte Hornets were back in the win column.
The Miami Heat stopped the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling one-point game, and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to seven games. The Toronto Raptors picked up a win in Detroit, while the LA Clippers handed the Houston Rockets their 12th loss of the season.
Here are the complete scores for Nov. 14:
- Toronto Raptors def. Detroit Pistons 115-111
- Charlotte Hornets def. Orlando Magic 112-105
- Boston Celtics def. OKC Thunder 126-122
- Miami Heat def. Phoenix Suns 113-112
- LA Clippers def. Houston Rockets 122-106
- Atlanta Hawks def. Milwaukee Bucks 121-106
- Golden State Warriors def. San Antonio Spurs 135-95