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(New Orleans Pelicans) Jrue Holiday underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to remove a screw from his surgically repaired lower right leg. It is the second consecutive year, Holiday has required surgery to be performed on his lower right leg. Last year, Holiday had surgery to implant a steel rod in his right tibia after suffering […]
The Clippers persevered without the eight-time All-Star and might have to try for a repeat in Game 2 on Wednesday night after Rivers said there was a “50-50” chance Paul would play against the Rockets. “I would say before [Monday] night I thought there would be a good chance [Paul would play in Game 2] […]
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose says he is ready for Game 2 after sustaining a stinger at the end of the Bulls’ Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I’m not sore or anything, so that’s a good sign,” Rose said Tuesday during the Bulls’ media availability. “The stinger, that’s the most pain I […]
(Writer Darnell Mayberry:) What makes you confident the team can re-sign Enes Kanter this summer, and what did you see in Kyle Singler that makes you interested in bringing him back? (Said Sam Presti:) Both players stand to be restricted free agents in their early-to-mid 20’s, and this, in combination with the pending TV money […]
As far as the front office, GM Gar Forman was asked if a decision has already been made on (Tom) Thibodeau’s future, and said in a text …. “We are in total agreement with Tom that this is all just noise.’’ Forman on if a decision has already been made on Thibodeau’s future. via Sun-Times […]
(LeBron) James scored 19 points and had 15 rebounds and nine assists in the Chicago Bulls’ 97-92 Game 1 victory. But he had six turnovers and was held to just seven points in the second half, missing eight of his 11 shots “I did have an off game,” James said. “If I have a great […]
Game 2 loss to Memphis, a 97-90 defeat that had to feel like a dentist appointment to Warriors fans, looked a lot like the (Klay) Thompson from a couple years ago, the one who was as frustrating as he was amazing. “It’s been a dream season,” Steve Kerr said. “It’s the playoffs. This is kind […]
A case could be made that with (John) Wall around, the Wizards easily could have been heading back to Verizon Center up 2-0. But the only positive that they could take from the loss is that Game 3 isn’t until Saturday, which should provide some time for the swelling to subside — unless the injury […]
A day after the Bulls won the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Monday against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, another national story emerged about the troubled relationship between coach Tom Thibodeau and the front office. Yahoo Sports became the latest outlet to jump on the bandwagon, but Thibodeau didn’t flinch amid questions […]
The New York Liberty and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas today announced that Mr. Thomas has been named team president, with responsibility for basketball and business operations. Mr. Thomas has also taken an ownership interest in the team, and is committed to using his considerable expertise to help further develop the Liberty, both on and […]
