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Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson says he doesn’t plan to opt out of next season on his contract with the team. He said Thursday that’s about more than $13.5 million in guaranteed salary. It’s about being disappointed in his and his team’s performance. “I’ve got unfinished business here. That’s not even an option for me,” […]
(Milwaukee Bucks) Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected from Game 6 for this violent hit on (Chicago Bulls) Mike Dunleavy Jr. He’s in NFL Draft mode. via Michael Scotto on Twitter
Jazz G/F Rodney Hood (right hip flexor strain) is OUT of tonight’s preseason game vs. Portland. via David Locke of the Utah Jazz on Twitter
Mario Chalmers (who has struggled these Finals) was driving the lane when he elbowed Tony Parker in the gut. After the game LeBron James and other Heat players tried to say that the elbow was inadvertent, it certainly didn’t look like that to me. That was intentional and deserved a flagrant. Tony Parker went to […]
(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
A look at the NBA’s playoff schedule, including dates, times and television info.
(Miami HEAT Luol) Deng has a bruised right knee and will NOT return. via Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel on Twitter
The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the 2020-21 contract options for center Jarrett Allen and guard/forward Dzanan Musa. Allen appeared in 80 games (all starts) in the 2018-19 season, registering averages of 10.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 assists in 26.2 minutes per game. Musa appeared in nine games during his rookie season in […]
The Sixers have waived Keith Bogans and Jarvis Varnado. via NBA.com/Sixers
There were more encouraging developments. Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol both participated in Sunday’s session at the Trail Blazers’ practice facility. Gasol said chances are “pretty high” he’ll return from missing three games with a strained left calf on Monday. Rose, who is questionable for Monday, has missed four straight games with his strained left […]