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A byproduct of the bench playing so well was Kevin Durant finishing with 23 points in only three quarters of work. His 41-game streak of at least 25 points came to an end as the third longest in NBA history. Durant after the game didn’t seem to care one bit. “I was getting so many […]
The Memphis Grizzlies are in serious discussions to sign D-League Iowa Energy forward Tyrus Thomas to a 10-day contract, a league source told Yahoo Sports late Monday night. Thomas, who is attempting to return to the NBA after nearly two years, worked out for the Grizzlies prior to signing with Iowa last week. via Marc […]
Ten-time NBA All-Star LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers secured the top spots as the NBA’s Most Popular Jersey and Team Merchandise, respectively, based on overall sales from adidas and NBAStore.com from October 2014 through December 2014. This marks the fifth consecutive time James has claimed the No. 1 position on the list and his […]
(NBPA executive director Michelle) Roberts announces that ex-NFL player Domonique Foxworth is the NBPA’s new chief operating officer. via Ken Berger of CBS Sports on Twitter
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward underwent successful surgery today to repair a fourth metacarpal fracture in his left hand. The injury occurred during Saturday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. He is expected to return to play in approximately six weeks. Source: Boston Celtics
(Miami HEAT Dwyane) Wade apparently will opt out by his deadline at the end of June, “I’ll worry about that in July,” he said during ABC Finals pregame. Source: Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel on Twitter
Once free agency opens at 6 PM, All-Star Khris Middleton plans to return to the Milwaukee Bucks on a five-year, $178M contract, league sources tell ESPN. The deal is expected to include a player option on final year. Once free agency opens at 6 PM, All-Star Khris Middleton plans to return to the Milwaukee Bucks […]
Derrick Rose did not play for the Chicago Bulls in the second half of Wednesday night’s 91-85 win over the Atlanta Hawks because of left knee soreness, but is optimistic about being ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. He played just 10 minutes on Wednesday night […]
#Celtics coach Brad Stevens: Kelly Olynyk really wants to be good. He’s in gym all the time at night. He’s there at midnight, back at 7 a.m. via Scott Souza of the MetroWest Daily News on Twitter
Veteran referee Joey Crawford had to leave the Clippers’ game against the Dallas Mavericks in the second quarter with a right knee injury, though Doc Rivers said he initially feared Crawford was suffering from a more sinister condition. “I was worried,” Rivers said after the game. “I mean, he grabbed me and I helped him […]