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The former Duke player (Rodney Hood), who was the 23rd pick of last summer’s draft, paid close attention to defensive coverages and offensive plays his peers were learning and executing. “He’s been really dialed in,” Jazz coach Quin Snyder said at Friday’s practice. “Rodney’s a really intelligent player. That’s made him be able to catch […]
The following joint statement was issued today by the NBA, WNBA, Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever in regard to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act recently signed into law in Indiana: “The game of basketball is grounded in long established principles of inclusion and mutual respect. We will continue to ensure that all fans, players and […]
(Jeff) Taylor, a 6-foot-7 forward, will be in Charlotte Hornets training camp Sept. 30, almost nine months after he ruptured his right Achilles tendon in a game against the Detroit Pistons. “It’s been a long road,” Taylor said. “With an Achilles injury, you have to be really patient – slowly getting back all your strength, […]
“Absolutely,” forward (Los Angeles Clippers) Blake Griffin told Cowbell Kingdom when asked if (Sacramento Kings) DeMarcus) Cousins is an All-Star. “The way he’s played is incredible and you can’t deny his production, his numbers. You saw what happened when he wasn’t playing, but I say this every year – there are guys that deserve to […]
San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard will likely return within two weeks from a hand injury, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Leonard has been recovering from a torn ligament in his shooting hand and is expected to resume light basketball activities this week, sources said. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports
Breaking: Dwyane Wade will not play in All-Star Game. via Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press
JaMychal Green has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, league sources told RealGM. Green completed his second 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on Saturday night, and the two sides reached a deal for the remainder of the season guaranteed and two additional years. via Shams Charania of RealGM
In Spain, Omer Asik told Monty (Williams)/Anthony Davis he just wants to rebound/defend. Upon hearing that, Davis’ smile was “like the Kool-Aid Man” via Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com on Twitter
Suns center Alex Len left the game in the 4th quarter after spraining his right ankle. The 21-year-old has played well, but multiple ankle injuries are becoming a problem. He had two ankle surgeries during the summer of the 2015 season. via Associated Press via AZ Central