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Nuggets Rebuffed on Offer to Acquire Brook Lopez?
Denver (Nuggets) , I'm told, has been pushing an offer of J.J. Hickson/JaVale McGee for (Brook) B-Lopez. Nets have so far been firm in their refusal to take it
via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter -
Wolves Looking to Deal Mo Williams for Draft Pick?
NBA trade rumble as deadline nears: Rival teams believe Mo Williams is available in 'Sota if you can satisfy Wolves' wishes on a draft pick
via Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter -
Pistons Not Looking to Deal Assets to Fill Spot
(Pistons President/Coach Stan Van Gundy) SVG again reiterated the (Detroit) Pistons didn't want to give up an asset to fill a spot. And a 2nd rd pick in the near future, he considers an asset
via Vincent Goodwill of the Detroit News on Twitter -
Skiles Favorite to Replace Magic Coach Vaughn?
With the club essentially starting over, Orlando (Magic) was patient with (Head Coach Jacque) Vaughn while the Magic went 43-121 over his first two seasons. But as the club has improved its roster this season, the results have gotten only slightly better, and it appears that Vaughn's days are numbered.
It is likely the Magic will promote one of their assistant coaches to interim head coach, but several league executives have speculated that former Magic player Scott Skiles could be a front-runner for the job. Skiles played five of his 10 NBA seasons with the Magic, enjoying the best years of his career there.
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Saunders: Rubio May Return to Action Next Week
(Wolves President/Coach) Flip (Saunders) says Ricky (Rubio) won't play this weekend but left open possibility for next week, including Monday at Dallas
via Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune on Twitter -
Vince Carter’s MRI Reveals Left Foot Tendon Injury
MRI reveals a left foot tendon injury for Vince Carter, (Memphis) Grizzlies say. No timetable for return. Carter will be reevaluated in the next week.
via Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated on Twitter -
Raptors’ Jonas Valanciunas Suffers Ankle Injury
(Toronto Raptors Jonas) Valanciunas has ankle wrapped, limping. Not guaranteed to play tomorrow
via Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun on Twitter -
Sixers’ Jason Richardson Nearing Return to Court
(Sixers Jason Richardson) J-Rich: 'I want to play a game or two b4 AS break. Hopefully it happens. If not, it'll definitely be the 1st game after AS break (Feb 20).'
via Tom Moore of the Bucks County Courier Times on Twitter -
Dwyane Wade Out During Upcoming Road Trip?
(Miami HEAT) Dwyane Wade (hamstring) will not travel initially during the upcoming 4-game road trip.
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Cleanthony Early Assigned to D-League by Knicks
New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has assigned forward Cleanthony Early to the Westchester Knicks of the NBA Development League.
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DeMarcus Cousins to Replace Kobe Bryant in All-Star Game
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Western Conference All-Star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 NBA All-Star Game in New York City.
Cousins, who will make his first NBA All-Star Game appearance, ranks fifth in the NBA in scoring (23.8 ppg) and third in rebounding (12.3 rpg). Over the last 20 years, only five players -- David Robinson, Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and Kevin Love -- have averaged at least 23.0 points and 12.0 rebounds in a season. Cousins is the first Kings’ All-Star since 2004.
Golden State head coach Steve Kerr, who earned the right to coach the West squad because the Warriors clinched the best record in the conference through games played Feb. 1, will determine who replaces Bryant in the starting lineup.
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Sources: Magic Close to Parting Ways With Coach
The Orlando Magic are close to firing coach Jacque Vaughn and a change could come soon, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
As embarrassing losses accumulate, Vaughn is rapidly running out of time to show the progress needed to make it through the next several days – never mind the fourth and final year of his contract in 2015-’16, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports -
Jackson Trade to Denver Fell Apart This Week?
(Thunder GM Sam) Presti already made one significant trade this month by acquiring Dion Waiters from the Cavs. And according to a source, Presti nearly traded Reggie Jackson to Denver this week, but the deal fell apart.
via Frank Isola of the New York Daily News -
Rockets’ Dwight Howard May Miss Significant Time
Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard will get a second opinion on his injured right knee and could miss extended time, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports -
Kobe Bryant Plans on Returning by Training Camp
Kobe Bryant addressed his expectations a day after shoulder surgery Thursday night in a brief interview with ESPN, saying he planned on being ready to play come September for the Los Angeles Lakers' training camp.
"Yeah, that's the plan," Bryant said.
Bryant said his rehab over the next couple of months will involve "a lot of patience."
"Sore, but it's OK," Bryant said of his shoulder.
via ESPN Los Angeles
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