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(New Orleans Pelicans) Jrue Holiday played through injuries last season and ended up missing the final 48 games due to a stress fracture in his shin. After the 2013 All-Star point guard showed signs of discomfort during halftime Monday’s game in Boston, he was pulled from the action as a precaution. Tyreke Evans started in […]
Former baseball home run king and Atlanta icon Hank Aaron has joined a group of current owners from the NBA, Major League Soccer and Italian soccer’s storied Serie A that is seeking to purchase the Atlanta Hawks, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the group is spearheaded by Memphis Grizzlies minority owner and […]
A lot of teams have specific needs, but are there trade partners? BasketballInsiders.com’s Steve Kyler and CineSport’s Noah Coslov talk trade scenarios and analyze the Timofey Mozgov-Cavs deal.
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len has been fined $20,000 for initiating an altercation with Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside and attempting to take him to the floor. Whiteside has been fined $15,000 for escalating the incident by wrestling Len to the floor. Additionally, Suns forward Markieff Morris has been fined $15,000 for his Flagrant 2 […]
Jazz G Rodney Hood (left foot injury) left the game at 10:27 of 4th quarter. X-Rays were negative. Will return to SLC for further evalua … via David Locke of LockedonSports on Twitter
Last three teams I’ve spoken to convinced Denver WILL get first-round pick it wants for Arron Afflalo and think it’s coming from Portland. via Marc Stein of ESPN
Tonight on Draft Kings, $100,000 is being given away in a one-day fantasy baseball league with a $3 buy-in! First prize wins $10,000 and the top 7,850 finishers will win at least double their entry fee. Your entry fee is free with your first deposit and first-time depositors will also have their money matched 100 […]
NBA free-agent guard Eric Maynor signing with Italian club Varese, his camp confirm. via David Pick of Eurobasket and Basketball Insiders on Twitter
Nets announce Deron Williams has a rib fracture and is out indefinitely. He will be re-evaluated in one week. via Ken Berger of CBS Sports on Twitter
Brandon Bass has continued to play very well for the Celtics, which means there’s a chance he may not be with the team this entire season. Scouts and opposing front-office types have begun to speak and inquire about the 29-year-old forward, a practice that’s generally a precursor to discussing a trade. Danny Ainge could not […]