Rajon Rondo experienced swelling in his right hand recently and had it drained Sunday. Because of that, the Lakers decided to limit him for a few days after he had been practicing.
Lakers Coach Luke Walton said that Rondo probably would not be available for the Lakers’ Thursday night game against the Houston Rockets. The last time the Lakers played the Rockets, Rondo and Rockets point guard Chris Paul got into a fight that led to a three-game suspension for Rondo. Paul said that Rondo spit on him, which Rondo denied.
The 2003 NBA draft was an impressive one, showcased Monday night when two of its marquee members, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, faced off for the last time.