DeMar DeRozan was the ‘buffer’ between Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine?

LaVine is recovering from right foot surgery, overcoming an injury that plagued him last season before limiting him to 25 games. Karnišovas, a former Seton Hall standout and member of the Lithuanian national team, expressed sympathy for LaVine’s trying season, saying many of LaVine’s struggles last season stemmed from a foot injury and he did everything he could to play. “Not being healthy and not being able to play I think was a big concern for me,” said Karnišovas. “And I think now he feels 100 percent.” -via The New York Times / July 15, 2024