Category: NBA Headlines
Cleveland Cavaliers coach David Blatt says guard Iman Shumpert is improving after sustaining a groin strain and is hopeful he can go in Game 3 against the Bulls on Friday. “He’s a little bit better than we originally expected and that’s a positive, but we’re monitoring and we’re hoping that he’ll continue to progress,” Blatt […]
Then while (Ramon) Sessions was speaking with the media following practice, the Wizards announced that multiple examinations on (John) Wall’s hand had revealed five non-displaced fractures, leaving his availability for Saturday’s Game 3 at Verizon Center in serious jeopardy. “The approach is the same,” said Sessions, who offered there may be tweaks in the Wizards’ […]
Wizards guard John Wall underwent multiple examinations yesterday that revealed five non-displaced fractures in his left wrist and hand. Wall and the team are currently in consultation with multiple physicians and specialists to determine the best course of action and his playing status has yet to be determined. Further updates will be provided as information […]
The Chicago Bulls’ Jimmy Butler, who earned his first All-Star selection and set career highs in scoring, rebounding and assists, has won the 2014-15 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award, the NBA announced today. Butler becomes the first player to win the award with the Bulls. The award is designed to honor an up-and-coming player […]
While the (Brooklyn) Nets seem committed to (Brook) Lopez, they’re ready to move on from having the NBA’s most expensive backcourt. King he’s open to trading Deron Williams or Joe Johnson this summer. “We’re going to explore all options, as we have [previously],” (Brooklyn Nets GM Billy) King said. “Will there be a trade? There […]
Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler will be named the NBA’s Most Improved Player this week, according to league sources. Sources say Butler could be officially introduced as the league’s MIP award winner as early as Thursday, with Friday’s Game 3 at home against Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals looming as a natural opportunity for […]
(Washington Wizards Paul) Pierce explained that playing in D.C. is special for him as it allows the veteran to work with young players like Bradley Beal, John Wall and Otto Porter. “I feel like even if it’s one year, two years, or three years I’m here, I feel like I’m going to have a relationship […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have not discussed hiring former Detroit Pistons player and executive Joe Dumars, a team spokesman said Wednesday. WDSU reported Wednesday the Pelicans appeared to be looking to hire Dumars to run the team’s basketball operations. Current general manager Dell Demps’ contract expires this summer and the team has an option for next season, which […]
(Denver Nuggets) Will Barton wants to return to the Nuggets. The Nuggets want Will Barton to return. The two sides will work together this summer to see if they can make it happen. “I definitely would like to come back,” Barton said. “They gave me a chance. I feel like we’ve got some good guys […]
(Cleveland Cavaliers) Iman Shumpert diagnosed with groin strain. Return probable via Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal on Twitter
