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ROME ODUNZE INJURY THREATENS BEARS’ CRUCIAL NFC NORTH SHOWDOWN VS. PACKERS
Star WR Rome Odunze's foot injury keeps him out of practice. His status for the critical NFC North title game against Green Bay is now questionable.
Rome Odunze missed his second straight practice for the Chicago Bears.
After the Bears skipped Wednesday's practice, Thursday's session made it clear: their top receiver hasn't participated as Week 14 winds down.
Odunze was on the field for 80.5% of the snaps in the win over Philadelphia, but he only had two catches for eight yards, his worst performance in weeks. Now, with a lingering foot injury, it's reasonable to wonder if that impacted his play.
Over 12 games, Odunze has 44 catches for 661 yards and six touchdowns, becoming Caleb Williams' go-to guy.
If he can't play on Sunday, Chicago's passing game will look very different. DJ Moore would definitely be the main target, Luther Burden III would get more time on the outside, and Olamide Zaccheaus would play slot receiver.
Injury Report: A Mix of Good and Bad News
The Bears' updated injury report from Thursday had some good news but also some worries.
Rookie running back Kyle Monangai, who showed up on Wednesday with an ankle injury, was thankfully back to limited participation. That's important because the offence depends on his strength, and it looks like D’Andre Swift will be carrying more of the load in Green Bay.
Looking at the rest of the injury report, several starters are still out:
WR Rome Odunze – Foot (DNP)
LB Ruben Hyppolite II – Shoulder (DNP)
CB Tyrique Stevenson – Hip (DNP)
OG Joe Thuney – Rest (DNP)
On the bright side, some defensive players are back for Chicago.
DT Andrew Billings, CB Jaylon Johnson, DE Dominique Robinson, and LB Noah Sewell all fully practised on Thursday. Also, star LB T.J. Edwards was limited but is improving as he deals with hand and hamstring issues. The Bears' linebacker situation might finally be getting better.
But the Odunze situation is the biggest concern. With two missed days, he has only one chance left to prove he's healthy enough to play. That's not much time before such a big game.
A Crucial Game Just Got More Intense
The Chicago Bears are 9-3, #1 in the NFC, and headed for the playoffs. But now they have to go to Lambeau Field for a game that will show what Chicago is really made of as they battle for the NFC North title.
Ben Johnson’s team has gotten into NFC contention by being strong in all areas: a good run-pass mix, a better defence, and Caleb Williams handling important moments well. But if Odunze is out, even for a short time, one of those strengths is weakened.
If Rome can't play, rookie Luther Burden III will have to step up quickly, and Olamide Zaccheaus will need to be a reliable player in the slot.
Chicago is still hoping that Rome Odunze will be ready by Sunday. Right now, that's all they can do.
WARRIORS' NEW DYNAMIC: STEVE KERR EXPLAINS HOW PAT SPENCER FITS WITH STEPH CURRY BACK
Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Pat Spencer's excellent play (13.6 PPG, 59% FG) guarantees him minutes, even with Steph Curry returning to the backcourt rotation.
The Golden State Warriors may have found a gem in guard Pat Spencer while Steph Curry was out. It sounds like they plan to keep him in the mix.
Coach Steve Kerr talked on Tuesday about how Spencer will fit in now that Curry is back.
"I'm not going to cut his minutes completely," Kerr said about Spencer on the Willard & Dibs show on Tuesday, December 9. I plan to play him with Steph some. We'll see how it goes. It will depend on who we're playing, how well we defend, and which three guys we put out there with them. It's something we still need to figure out.”
Kerr added, But with how Pat is playing and how he’s helping us win and bringing a competitive attitude to the team. I have to keep playing him. We’re winning, and he’s a big reason why.
Spencer has played well in the 5 games since Curry got hurt.
Curry hurt his quadriceps against the Houston Rockets on November 26. He’s scheduled to be back on Friday, December 12, at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In those five games without Curry, the Warriors went 3-2. Spencer started in the last two wins.
In those five games, Spencer played about 23 minutes each night. He averaged 13.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.6 rebounds, plus almost one steal per game. He shot nearly 60% from the field and almost 67% from three on around two attempts a game.
The Warriors are now 13-12 for the season and are currently eighth in the Western Conference.
Draymond Green will practice before the Warriors' next game.
Curry is coming back on Friday after the team had five days off because they didn't make the NBA Cup tournament. Draymond Green, Curry's longtime teammate, is still uncertain.
Green has missed the last two games with a foot injury. Kerr hoped Green might return on Friday, but he doesn't have enough info yet.
Kerr said, "He's supposed to practice [Wednesday] and scrimmage [Thursday]." Afterwards, we'll know more about how close he is to coming back. I don't know yet if he'll be able to play on Friday.
After a three-game road trip in the East, the Warriors play one home game before going back on the road for two games out West. Golden State plays the Portland Trail Blazers on December 14 and then the Phoenix Suns on December 18.
"HE LOOKS GOOD OUT THERE":LEBRON JAMES PROUDLY PRAISES BRONNY'S NBA IMPROVEMENT
LeBron admits balancing team leadership with advising Bronny is hard, but says the young Laker star must experience challenges to reach his full potential.
LeBron James missed training camp and the first 14 games this season—a first for him. All he could do was watch.
He got to see the Lakers start strong at 10-4, and he watched Bronny James grow as a player.
Bronny stood out in the Summer League in Las Vegas. When the season started, he even started a game against the Bucks. One of his best games was against the Hawks, where he shot 4-6 and scored 9 points.
LeBron talked about how much he enjoys watching Bronny improve on his “Mind The Game” podcast.
“It’s been great, as a father and someone who loves the game, to see him build on what he did in the G League, get comfortable, and then do even better in the Summer League. Now, when he gets his chances this year, he just looks good out there. Young players get better with more time on the court.
“You pick up the little things, and you get used to the speed and strength of the game. I was really proud of him in those games when Luka, AR, or Marcus was out. He played well at home and then had a tough back-to-back in Portland and did it again. That’s what the NBA is all about.”
Every player's path is different, but Bronny's is unique. As part of the first father-son duo in the NBA, he's under a huge spotlight, especially as a late second-round pick.
He seems to handle it well, though he admitted the pressure got to him at first. Now that things have calmed down, he can focus on his game.
Even with less media attention, Bronny’s situation is still special. His dad is not just his coworker but also one of the best to ever play the game.
Bronny can’t change that. LeBron has to figure out how to handle it, as he mentioned on the podcast.
“It’s a tricky balance. During practice and games, I’m a leader on the team. But we also have time where I can give him advice based on what I see. He has to go his own way, and I can share what I’ve learned, but he needs to experience things for himself. Going through those challenges will teach him the most.”
Despite some concerns about the LeBron-Bronny dynamic, it hasn’t been a problem.
Bronny is getting better and looks more comfortable in NBA games. The Lakers are one of the top teams in the West, so it’s tough for him to get consistent playing time. Still, he’s ready, and he’ll get his chance when injuries happen.
If Bronny keeps working hard and improving, he’ll reach his full potential, and that’s what matters most.
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