 Mavericks center Dwight Powell out after surgery
Yesterday, Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell underwent surgery to fix the rupture of his right Achilles tendon. No estimated return date has been announced yet.
The injury took place on January 21, in the first quarter of the team’s 110-107 loss to the L.A. Clippers.
Powell, listed at 6-foot-10, 240 pounds, has played in 40 games [...]
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Mavericks center Dwight Powell out after surgery
Yesterday, Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell underwent surgery to fix the rupture of his right Achilles tendon. No estimated return date has been announced yet.
The injury took place on January 21, in the first quarter of the team’s 110-107 loss to the L.A. Clippers.
Powell, listed at 6-foot-10, 240 pounds, has played in 40 games [...]
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NBA postpones Jan. 28 Lakers home game vs Clippers
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The NBA announced today that the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers game scheduled for Tuesday, January 28 at Staples Center has been postponed.
Per the league, the decision was made out of respect for the Lakers [...]
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NBA postpones Jan. 28 Lakers home game vs Clippers
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The NBA announced today that the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers game scheduled for Tuesday, January 28 at Staples Center has been postponed.
Per the league, the decision was made out of respect for the Lakers [...]
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Pascal Siakam, Damian Lillard named NBA Players of Week
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The NBA announced Monday that Raptors All-Star forward Pascal Siakam has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week and Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played [...]
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Pascal Siakam, Damian Lillard named NBA Players of Week
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The NBA announced Monday that Raptors All-Star forward Pascal Siakam has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week and Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played [...]
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Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen out with hip injury
The Memphis Grizzlies today provided a medical update on guard Grayson Allen:
During Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons, Allen fell awkwardly on his left leg, causing him to exit for further evaluation. Subsequent imaging revealed a hip injury, which will require offloading to heal. Allen will be sidelined indefinitely, subject to further evaluation, but is [...]
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Grizzlies guard Grayson Allen out with hip injury
The Memphis Grizzlies today provided a medical update on guard Grayson Allen:
During Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons, Allen fell awkwardly on his left leg, causing him to exit for further evaluation. Subsequent imaging revealed a hip injury, which will require offloading to heal. Allen will be sidelined indefinitely, subject to further evaluation, but is [...]
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Timberwolves lose 9th straight game
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The Timberwolves have lost nine games in a row, and the way they’re playing, that isn’t particularly surprising. Here’s the Pioneer Press with some details:
the Wolves showed up Saturday night at home against Oklahoma City [...]
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Timberwolves lose 9th straight game
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The Timberwolves have lost nine games in a row, and the way they’re playing, that isn’t particularly surprising. Here’s the Pioneer Press with some details:
the Wolves showed up Saturday night at home against Oklahoma City [...]
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Zion Williamson looks excellent in second NBA game, but Pelicans fall
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The Pelicans lost again yesterday, but also won, kinda, in that star rookie forward Zion Williamson, playing his second-ever NBA regular season game, again looked as talented as hoped. He racks up points in [...]
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Thunder trade Justin Patton to Mavericks for Isaiah Roby
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired center Justin Patton along with cash considerations in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for forward Isaiah Roby. The deal became official yesterday (Friday).
Roby (6-8, 230) has appeared in nine games (all starts) with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League this season where he recorded averages of [...]
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Zion Williamson looks excellent in second NBA game, but Pelicans fall
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The Pelicans lost again yesterday, but also won, kinda, in that star rookie forward Zion Williamson, playing his second-ever NBA regular season game, again looked as talented as hoped. He racks up points in [...]
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Thunder trade Justin Patton to Mavericks for Isaiah Roby
The Dallas Mavericks have acquired center Justin Patton along with cash considerations in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for forward Isaiah Roby. The deal became official yesterday (Friday).
Roby (6-8, 230) has appeared in nine games (all starts) with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League this season where he recorded averages of [...]
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Nets sign Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to second 10-day contract
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a second 10-day contract.
The 6-foot-7, 210-pound Luwawu-Cabarrot signed a Nets two-way contract on Oct. 23, then signed a Nets 10-day contract on Jan. 15.
The 24-year-old player has played in 21 games this season, for an average of 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 16.5 minutes [...]
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler should be All-Star starter
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The Heat have been one of the best teams in the league so far this season, and Jimmy Butler has been their leader. When coaches vote for All-Star reserves, he’s a very safe bet to [...]
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Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen out 4-6 weeks with pelvis injury
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Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip at Rush Hospital on Jan. 23 which revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will [...]
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Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen out 4-6 weeks with pelvis injury
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Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip at Rush Hospital on Jan. 23 which revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will [...]
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Nets sign Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to second 10-day contract
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a second 10-day contract.
The 6-foot-7, 210-pound Luwawu-Cabarrot signed a Nets two-way contract on Oct. 23, then signed a Nets 10-day contract on Jan. 15.
The 24-year-old player has played in 21 games this season, for an average of 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 16.5 minutes [...]
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says Jimmy Butler should be All-Star starter
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The Heat have been one of the best teams in the league so far this season, and Jimmy Butler has been their leader. When coaches vote for All-Star reserves, he’s a very safe bet to [...]
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Heat assign Chris Silva to G League
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The Miami Heat have assigned Chris Silva to their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He will be available for their consecutive home games against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on January 24 and [...]
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Cavaliers sign Alfonzo McKinnie to second 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who signed Alfonzo McKinnie to an initial 10-day contract on January 9, today signed the forward to a second 10-day deal.
The 6-foot-8, 215-pound McKinnie has played in 29 games (one start) for Cleveland this season, averaging 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per outing.
During his three-year NBA career, [...]
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Timberwolves lose 7th straight game
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The Timberwolves are on a 7-game losing streak and are now 15-29, which ties them with the Kings for the second worst record in the Western conference.
Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune on what went [...]
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Timberwolves lose 7th straight game
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The Timberwolves are on a 7-game losing streak and are now 15-29, which ties them with the Kings for the second worst record in the Western conference.
Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune on what went [...]
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Ja Morant is still the favorite for Rookie award
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Here’s the Memphis Commercial Appeal discussing Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant, who is having an excellent season, and Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williams, whose season began one day ago:
What Morant has done in 38 games won’t [...]
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DeAndre Jordan receives NBA Cares Community Assist Award for December, 2019
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Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan has received the December NBA Cares Community Assist Award. This in recognition of his efforts to brighten the holidays for children and families through his "6 Days of Giving" initiative.
The award [...]
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Cavaliers sign Alfonzo McKinnie to second 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who signed Alfonzo McKinnie to an initial 10-day contract on January 9, today signed the forward to a second 10-day deal.
The 6-foot-8, 215-pound McKinnie has played in 29 games (one start) for Cleveland this season, averaging 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds in 13.1 minutes per outing.
During his three-year NBA career, [...]
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Hawks issue injury update on Chandler Parsons
The Atlanta Hawks today issued the following injury update on forward Chandler Parsons, who was recently in a car accident. Parsons has reportedly filed at least one lawsuit due to injuries from the incident.
Per the Hawks today, Parsons remains in the first stage of the NBA's concussion protocol and has not progressed to exertional challenges, [...]
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Ja Morant is still the favorite for Rookie award
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Here’s the Memphis Commercial Appeal discussing Grizzlies rookie guard Ja Morant, who is having an excellent season, and Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williams, whose season began one day ago:
What Morant has done in 38 games won’t [...]
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DeAndre Jordan receives NBA Cares Community Assist Award for December, 2019
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Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan has received the December NBA Cares Community Assist Award. This in recognition of his efforts to brighten the holidays for children and families through his "6 Days of Giving" initiative.
The award [...]
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Hawks issue injury update on Chandler Parsons
The Atlanta Hawks today issued the following injury update on forward Chandler Parsons, who was recently in a car accident. Parsons has reportedly filed at least one lawsuit due to injuries from the incident.
Per the Hawks today, Parsons remains in the first stage of the NBA's concussion protocol and has not progressed to exertional challenges, [...]
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Heat assign Chris Silva to G League
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The Miami Heat have assigned Chris Silva to their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He will be available for their consecutive home games against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on January 24 and [...]
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Injury update on Hawks forward Jabari Parker
Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker was re-evaluated by the team yesterday. The Hawks say he has been cleared for the next step of his rehabilitation, which will include controlled movement and gradual reloading of his rotator cuff.
In two weeks, the Hawks plan to re-evaluate his status.
The Hawks have an Eastern conference-worst record of [...]
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Injury update on Hawks forward Jabari Parker
Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker was re-evaluated by the team yesterday. The Hawks say he has been cleared for the next step of his rehabilitation, which will include controlled movement and gradual reloading of his rotator cuff.
In two weeks, the Hawks plan to re-evaluate his status.
The Hawks have an Eastern conference-worst record of [...]
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Kings and Blazers complete Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore trade
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The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired guard-forward Kent Bazemore, forward Anthony Tolliver, a 2024 second-round draft selection and a 2025 second-round draft selection in a trade with the Portland Trail [...]
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Kings and Blazers complete Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore trade
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The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired guard-forward Kent Bazemore, forward Anthony Tolliver, a 2024 second-round draft selection and a 2025 second-round draft selection in a trade with the Portland Trail [...]
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Kemba Walker has finally beaten a LeBron James NBA team
Kemba Walker has had a bit of trouble during his NBA career when facing LeBron James teams. Here’s Boston.com reporting:
Kemba Walker finally did it. He finally defeated LeBron James.
The three-time All-Star was 0-28 in his career in his team's games against James entering Monday night's Lakers-Celtics matchup.
That changed Monday after the Celtics' 139-107 win. Walker [...]
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Kemba Walker has finally beaten a LeBron James NBA team
Kemba Walker has had a bit of trouble during his NBA career when facing LeBron James teams. Here’s Boston.com reporting:
Kemba Walker finally did it. He finally defeated LeBron James.
The three-time All-Star was 0-28 in his career in his team's games against James entering Monday night's Lakers-Celtics matchup.
That changed Monday after the Celtics' 139-107 win. Walker [...]
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Heat edge Kings in overtime battle
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The Heat, playing without Jimmy Butler, had to pull out all the stops today to handle a motivated Kings squad. Here’s the Sacramento Bee reporting:
Kendrick Nunn drained a big 3-pointer and two clutch free throws to [...]
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Injuries to Chandler Parsons from car accident sound worse than previously thought
NBA veteran Chandler Parsons was recently in a car accident.
Unfortunately, the latest information is that his injuries are worse than previously reported. Here’s the Atlanta Journal Constitution with an update:
Hawks forward Chandler Parsons has retained an attorney following an automobile accident last week that left him with several injuries.
The law firm, in an email to [...]
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Cavs sign Tyler Cook to second 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers are keeping Tyler Cook on the squad a bit longer, signing the forward to a second 10-day contract today.
The 6-foot-9, 255-pound Cook has played in eight games for the Cavs this season, averaging 2.1 points in 3.6 minutes per contest. He’s also participated in 16 games with the Cavs’ G [...]
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Heat edge Kings in overtime battle
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The Heat, playing without Jimmy Butler, had to pull out all the stops today to handle a motivated Kings squad. Here’s the Sacramento Bee reporting:
Kendrick Nunn drained a big 3-pointer and two clutch free throws to [...]
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Cavs sign Tyler Cook to second 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers are keeping Tyler Cook on the squad a bit longer, signing the forward to a second 10-day contract today.
The 6-foot-9, 255-pound Cook has played in eight games for the Cavs this season, averaging 2.1 points in 3.6 minutes per contest. He’s also participated in 16 games with the Cavs’ G [...]
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Jimmy Butler will miss Heat vs Kings game with sore hip
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Heat star Jimmy Butler is rough and rugged, but even he needs a break every now and then. Here’s the South Florida Sun Sentinel with an injury update:
The Miami Heat found themselves having to do it [...]
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Norman Powell having excellent season for Raptors
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This season’s Raptors have been a fascinating experiment; various players taking turns stepping up, filling roles voided due to injury, certain free agency results from this past summer, etc.
Lately, Norman Powell has stepped up [...]
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Jimmy Butler will miss Heat vs Kings game with sore hip
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Heat star Jimmy Butler is rough and rugged, but even he needs a break every now and then. Here’s the South Florida Sun Sentinel with an injury update:
The Miami Heat found themselves having to do it [...]
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Injuries to Chandler Parsons from car accident sound worse than previously thought
NBA veteran Chandler Parsons was recently in a car accident.
Unfortunately, the latest information is that his injuries are worse than previously reported. Here’s the Atlanta Journal Constitution with an update:
Hawks forward Chandler Parsons has retained an attorney following an automobile accident last week that left him with several injuries.
The law firm, in an email to [...]
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Norman Powell having excellent season for Raptors
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This season’s Raptors have been a fascinating experiment; various players taking turns stepping up, filling roles voided due to injury, certain free agency results from this past summer, etc.
Lately, Norman Powell has stepped up [...]
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Utah Jazz sign Royce O’Neale to contract extension
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The Utah Jazz have signed forward Royce O'Neale to a contract extension.
According to multiple reports, the deal is for four years, $36 million.
"Re-signing Royce to a long-term extension was a priority for our organization," said Dennis [...]
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Utah Jazz sign Royce O’Neale to contract extension
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The Utah Jazz have signed forward Royce O'Neale to a contract extension.
According to multiple reports, the deal is for four years, $36 million.
"Re-signing Royce to a long-term extension was a priority for our organization," said Dennis [...]
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Kings and Blazers trade will be official soon
The Kings and Trail Blazers recently agreed to a widely-reported trade, but it won’t become official for another few days. Here’s the Sacramento Bee reporting:
The Kings have some important roster decisions to make in the weeks and months ahead. They made their first move Saturday, reaching a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers to obtain [...]
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Zion Williamson to make NBA debut this week
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All signs point to Zion Williamson beginning his NBA career this Wednesday in a Pelicans game against the Spurs. Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune reporting:
If everything goes according to plan, the answer to [...]
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine scoring big in January games
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine is putting up some monster stats in the month of January. Here’s NBC Sports Chicago reporting:
In 10 January games, the Bulls' 6-foot-6 messiah is the fourth-leading scorer in the NBA, averaging 30.6 [...]
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Zion Williamson to make NBA debut this week
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All signs point to Zion Williamson beginning his NBA career this Wednesday in a Pelicans game against the Spurs. Here’s the New Orleans Times-Picayune reporting:
If everything goes according to plan, the answer to [...]
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine scoring big in January games
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine is putting up some monster stats in the month of January. Here’s NBC Sports Chicago reporting:
In 10 January games, the Bulls' 6-foot-6 messiah is the fourth-leading scorer in the NBA, averaging 30.6 [...]
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Kings and Blazers trade will be official soon
The Kings and Trail Blazers recently agreed to a widely-reported trade, but it won’t become official for another few days. Here’s the Sacramento Bee reporting:
The Kings have some important roster decisions to make in the weeks and months ahead. They made their first move Saturday, reaching a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers to obtain [...]
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Wizards guard Jordan McRae sprains ankle
Wizards guard Jordan McRae left Friday’s game with an ankle injury. Here’s NBC Sports Washington with more:
Just when the Wizards were getting healthy again, they may have suffered a tough blow to their second unit against the Raptors Friday night.
At the start of the second quarter in Toronto, McRae suffered a left ankle injury after [...]
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Wizards rack up mountain of turnovers in loss to Raptors
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Friday in Toronto, the Raptors, who had three players score 20 or more points, beat the Wizards, 140-111. In looking at the box score, the most interesting statistical category was turnovers. Here’s NBC Sports Washington reporting:
Washington [...]
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Wizards guard Jordan McRae sprains ankle
Wizards guard Jordan McRae left Friday’s game with an ankle injury. Here’s NBC Sports Washington with more:
Just when the Wizards were getting healthy again, they may have suffered a tough blow to their second unit against the Raptors Friday night.
At the start of the second quarter in Toronto, McRae suffered a left ankle injury after [...]
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Wizards rack up mountain of turnovers in loss to Raptors
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Friday in Toronto, the Raptors, who had three players score 20 or more points, beat the Wizards, 140-111. In looking at the box score, the most interesting statistical category was turnovers. Here’s NBC Sports Washington reporting:
Washington [...]
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Atlanta Hawks win in San Antonio for first time since 1997
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Friday in San Antonio, the Atlanta Hawks squeezed out a 121-120 win against the Spurs.
In the win, Hawks star guard Trae Young shot 10 of 16, including 6 of 9 from three-point range, for 31 points, [...]
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Atlanta Hawks win in San Antonio for first time since 1997
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Friday in San Antonio, the Atlanta Hawks squeezed out a 121-120 win against the Spurs.
In the win, Hawks star guard Trae Young shot 10 of 16, including 6 of 9 from three-point range, for 31 points, [...]
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A glance at the Atlanta Hawks
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Here’s the Atlanta Journal Constitution with a look at the state of the Hawks:
Obviously, the Hawks have been bad in the first half, maintaining the worst record in the Eastern Conference since hitting a [...]
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A glance at the Atlanta Hawks
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Here’s the Atlanta Journal Constitution with a look at the state of the Hawks:
Obviously, the Hawks have been bad in the first half, maintaining the worst record in the Eastern Conference since hitting a [...]
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Zion Williamson NBA debut is finally coming soon
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Zion Williamson hasn’t actually played in the NBA yet. Preseason doesn’t count. And after a long wait, the basketball world finally knows when Zion is expected to make his league debut. And yes, it’ll [...]
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Zion Williamson NBA debut is finally coming soon
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Zion Williamson hasn’t actually played in the NBA yet. Preseason doesn’t count. And after a long wait, the basketball world finally knows when Zion is expected to make his league debut. And yes, it’ll [...]
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Timberwolves trade Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to Hawks for Allen Crabbe
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In a trade today, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Allen Crabbe from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guards Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham.
According to ESPN.com, “Teague and Crabbe are on expiring contracts.”
Teague, originally selected 19th [...]
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Timberwolves trade Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to Hawks for Allen Crabbe
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In a trade today, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Allen Crabbe from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guards Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham.
According to ESPN.com, “Teague and Crabbe are on expiring contracts.”
Teague, originally selected 19th [...]
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Nets sign Jeremiah Martin to two-way contract
The Brooklyn Nets signed guard Jeremiah Martin to a two-way contract tonight.
Martin (6'2", 185) joins the Nets from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. In 21 games for Sioux Falls this season, Martin has averaged 18.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest. The Memphis, [...]
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Hornets waive forward Robert Franks
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived two-way forward Robert Franks.
Franks, an undrafted free agent out of Washington State, originally signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets on July 9, 2020. The rookie forward has appeared in 22 games for the Hornets [...]
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Miami Heat upgrade Chris Silva deal to a standard NBA contract
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The Miami Heat have signed Chris Silva to a standard NBA contract. He was already signed to a two-way deal. Now he’s got a regular contract.
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, “by signing [...]
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Heat sign Kyle Alexander to two-way contract
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The Miami Heat signed forward/center Kyle Alexander to a two-way contract today.
Alexander, who was originally signed by the HEAT on July 15, 2019, has appeared in 23 games (21 starts) this season with Miami's G League [...]
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Suns sign Tariq Owens to two-way contract
The Phoenix Suns today signed forward Tariq Owens to a two-way contract.
Owens has played this season with the Suns' NBA G League affiliate, the Northern Arizona Suns, averaging 9.0 points on 55.0% shooting from the field and 82.8% from the free throw line plus 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 24.3 minutes. Owens leads the [...]
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Heat sign Kyle Alexander to two-way contract
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The Miami Heat signed forward/center Kyle Alexander to a two-way contract today.
Alexander, who was originally signed by the HEAT on July 15, 2019, has appeared in 23 games (21 starts) this season with Miami's G League [...]
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Suns sign Tariq Owens to two-way contract
The Phoenix Suns today signed forward Tariq Owens to a two-way contract.
Owens has played this season with the Suns' NBA G League affiliate, the Northern Arizona Suns, averaging 9.0 points on 55.0% shooting from the field and 82.8% from the free throw line plus 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 24.3 minutes. Owens leads the [...]
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Nets sign Jeremiah Martin to two-way contract
The Brooklyn Nets signed guard Jeremiah Martin to a two-way contract tonight.
Martin (6'2", 185) joins the Nets from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. In 21 games for Sioux Falls this season, Martin has averaged 18.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest. The Memphis, [...]
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Miami Heat upgrade Chris Silva deal to a standard NBA contract
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The Miami Heat have signed Chris Silva to a standard NBA contract. He was already signed to a two-way deal. Now he’s got a regular contract.
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, “by signing [...]
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Nets sign Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, release Justin Anderson
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a 10-day contract.
And in a corresponding move, Brooklyn has released guard/forward Justin Anderson. The University of Virginia product appeared in three games for the Nets after signing a 10-day contract on Jan. 6.
Luwawu-Cabarrot (6'7, 210) was originally signed by Brooklyn to a two-way contract on Oct. [...]
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Nets sign Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, release Justin Anderson
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a 10-day contract.
And in a corresponding move, Brooklyn has released guard/forward Justin Anderson. The University of Virginia product appeared in three games for the Nets after signing a 10-day contract on Jan. 6.
Luwawu-Cabarrot (6'7, 210) was originally signed by Brooklyn to a two-way contract on Oct. [...]
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Hornets waive forward Robert Franks
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived two-way forward Robert Franks.
Franks, an undrafted free agent out of Washington State, originally signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets on July 9, 2020. The rookie forward has appeared in 22 games for the Hornets [...]
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Raptors waive Shamorie Ponds
The Toronto Raptors waived guard Shamorie Ponds today.
According to Sportsnet.ca, “Ponds only appeared in four games for the Raptors this season, picking up nine points in a total of eleven minutes of action. He last played on Dec. 31 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring five points in two minutes.”
Ponds originally signed a two-way contract Oct. [...]
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Raptors waive Shamorie Ponds
The Toronto Raptors waived guard Shamorie Ponds today.
According to Sportsnet.ca, “Ponds only appeared in four games for the Raptors this season, picking up nine points in a total of eleven minutes of action. He last played on Dec. 31 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring five points in two minutes.”
Ponds originally signed a two-way contract Oct. [...]
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WNBA and Players Association agree to new Collective Bargaining Agreement
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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced today that they have reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), pending ratification by the players and the [...]
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Hawks release Paul Watson Jr.
The Atlanta Hawks released Paul Watson Jr. today.
He had signed a 10-day contract with the Hawks on January 6, 2020.
The Watson Hawks era was short. But the memories will be long.
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Derrick Rose fined $25,000 for hurling pen into stands
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose has been fined $25,000 for throwing a pen across the court and into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred with 37.0 seconds remaining in overtime of the Pistons' 117-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 13 at [...]
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Magic sign Gary Clark to 10-day contract, release Josh Magette
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The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Gary Clark to a 10-day contract.
Also today, the team has released guard Josh Magette.
Clark (6'6", 225, 11/16/94) has played in 18 games this season with Houston, averaging [...]
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Pistons injury woes continue as Luke Kennard remains out
The Pistons stay racking up injuries. If you’ve lost track, well, join the club, because head coach Dwane Casey knows how you feel. Here’s the Detroit News with an update:
Any potential second-half playoff surge the Pistons could possibly muster this winter is looking more and more unlikely.
The limping Pistons lost season took another [...]
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On the defense of the 9-wins-in-a-row Jazz
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The Utah Jazz are on a 9-game winning streak.
Sure, the teams they’ve played during the streak haven’t been the most impressive of squads, but wins are wins, and racking up nine in a row is impressive [...]
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Bulls have made progress, says head coach
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Yes, the Chicago Bulls have made progress this season, says head coach Jim Boylen. Here’s NBC Sports Chicago reporting his comments:
“I think some of the pillars of our system have been installed,” Boylen said. “We [...]
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Cavaliers guard Dylan Windler out for remainder of season
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Dylan Windler will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to ongoing symptoms related to his left lower leg stress reaction, first diagnosed at the start of the 2019-20 campaign.
After an extended period of rehabilitation and treatment over the last several months, it was determined the injury will now require [...]
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Cavs waive Levi Randolph
The Cleveland Cavaliers waived guard Levi Randolph today.
Randolph (6-6, 210) was signed as a Two-Way player by the Cavaliers on January 6. He has played in 22 games (all starts) this season with the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers' exclusively owned and operated NBA G League team, averaging 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 [...]
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Kyle Kuzma filling void, stepping up for Lakers
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Kyle Kuzma has received some nice opportunities to step up and do bigger things for the Lakers lately.
And he delivered.
Here’s the Los Angeles Times reporting:
His immense value to the Lakers was [...]
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Wizards waive injured forward CJ Miles
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The Washington Wizards waived forward CJ Miles today. Miles appeared in 10 games off the bench for the Wizards this season, averaging 6.4 points and 1.2 assists in 16.1 minutes per game before suffering a [...]
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Wizards sign Johnathan Williams and Anzejs Pasecniks
The Washington Wizards today signed forward Johnathan Williams to a two-way contract. Williams and Garrison Mathews are now Washington's two-way players on the roster after center Anzejs Pasecniks was signed to a multi-year contract with the Wizards earlier today.
Also today, the team waived forward CJ Miles, who is dealing with a long-term injury.
Pasecniks, a [...]
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Magic sign Josh Magette and Vic Law
The Orlando Magic have signed guard Josh Magette (mah-JET) to a 10-day contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Magette originally signed a two-way contract on July 23.
In addition, Orlando has signed free agent forward Vic Law to a two-way contract.
Magette (#4, 6'1", 160, 11/28/89) has appeared in eight games this season [...]
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Lakers name Rob Pelinka VP of Basketball Operations and General Manager
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Already atop the organization, the Los Angeles Lakers have given Rob Pelinka an even greater responsibility. It’s entirely his show now.
The Lakers today named Rob Pelinka Vice President, Basketball Operations and General [...]
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Bulls SG Max Strus out for remainder of season
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Max Strus underwent surgery on Jan. 10 to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He originally sustained the injury on Dec. 21, 2019 in the Windy City Bulls game against the Lakeland Magic at the G League Showcase.
The Bulls say Strus is expected to make a full recovery and [...]
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