Jayson Tatum is expected to miss the upcoming NBA season after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles in May, with the Boston Celtics treating this period as a gap year focused on financial moves. However, his recent appearances at the New England Patriots’ practice and workouts in the Celtics’ facility indicate positive progress, even though a full return to play will require extensive recovery and rehabilitation.
Babatunde Oladotun has reclassified from the 2027 to the 2026 high school class and will graduate from Blake High School in Maryland this spring, despite not turning 18 until December of his freshman year in college. The top-ranked player in the 2027 class plans to visit Maryland and Virginia Tech and seeks a coach with experience in developing big guards and an NBA-style offense. Want More Context? 🔎
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Luka Doncic, after signing a max extension with the Los Angeles Lakers and attending a Back Street Boys concert, is in Slovenia preparing for the EuroBasket tournament. He discussed his offseason conditioning, emphasizing a better training plan this year, and expressed optimism about his fitness translating to improved performance as Slovenia begins warm-up games before facing Poland on August 28. Want More Context? 🔎
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Austin Reaves, a 20-point scorer for the Lakers, is on a favorable $13.9 million contract entering the final year of his deal, with expectations to re-sign for over $30 million next summer as a free agent. Despite questions about his playoff performance and defensive abilities, executives believe he will remain with the Lakers, fitting well alongside Luka Doncic, and anticipate a deal in the four-year, $120 million range. Want More Context? 🔎
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