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Ran into Cavs as they were going sightseeing in Rio. Kyrie Irving is in a walking boot on his right foot. via Brian Windhorst of ESPN on Twitter
The (Atlanta) Hawks say an MRI revealed guard Dennis Schröder sprained his left toe and his status will be updated as appropriate. via Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports on Twitter
It’s not going to get as much discussion during the season, but one of the biggest issues for the Cavs is that both LeBron James and Kevin Love own opt outs after this season. LeBron James basically cannot afford to go anywhere after his return to Cleveland. But watch out for Love. Indications are he […]
The Philadelphia 76ers are engaged in active buyout talks with newly-acquired center JaVale McGree in advance of Sunday night’s playoff-eligibility deadline, according to league sources. via Marc Stein of ESPN
Throughout the process, rumors surfaced — always from unnamed sources — that (forward Tobias) Harris didn’t want to return to the Magic because the Magic had recently hired Scott Skiles as their coach. Skiles was the Milwaukee Bucks’ coach when the Bucks drafted Harris in 2011, and Harris played sparingly during the period that Skiles’ […]
It’s easier to find comfort in uncomfortable situations when you feel at home, and (Brandon) Rush is finally back home. “This is a great situation for me to be able to come back and to be with a winning team,” said Rush, who signed a two-year deal worth more than $2.4 million to return to […]
Suns sign Jerel McNeal to a 10-day contract. AJ Price’s 10-day contract has come to an end. via John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 on Twitter
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has acquired forward Nicolas Batum from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for guard Gerald Henderson and forward Noah Vonleh. “Nicolas Batum is a very talented player whose all-around game will help our team in a variety of ways,” said Cho. “He is a […]
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James is reconsidering his initial plan of sitting out Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas this week, league sources told Northeast Ohio Media Group. According to sources, James may partake in parts of Wednesday’s morning non-contact session at the campus of UNLV before heading back to Cleveland for a LeBron James […]
The entire (Bulls’) front office was pleased with (guard Derrick) Rose’s work this summer, even if it didn’t yield the numbers of his former self. “He’ll be able to handle the contact, he’s just gotta get used to it again,” (head coach Tom) Thibodeau said on Saturday. “That’s why the USA basketball stuff was so […]