Category: NBA Headlines
(Dave) Joerger says there is no timetable for Tony Allen’s return. Allen is out tonight vs Kings. via Ronald Tillery of The Commercial Appeal on Twitter
“I don’t worry about whether he’s (Brook Lopez) going to be a free agent, whether he’s going to be back, or anything like that,” (Nets coach Lionel) Hollins said. “Obviously I’d like for him to be back. I hope he’s going to be back. But those decisions are not mine, and I don’t worry about […]
Phil Jackson has asked New York Knicks season-ticket holders to “remain optimistic” amid what has been one of the worst seasons in franchise history. In a letter and video message sent out on Monday, Jackson tried to reassure the team’s fan base, saying he has a “clear plan” in place for this 2015 offseason. “While […]
There was no group celebration. No backslapping or high-fiving. The Trail Blazers clinched a berth to the Western Conference playoffs Monday night with a dominant 109-86 drubbing of the Phoenix Suns before a sellout crowd of 19,441. via Joe Freeman of The Oregonian
The Memphis Grizzlies recalled forward/center Jarnell Stokes and guard Russ Smith from the Grizzlies’ NBA Development League affiliate, the Iowa Energy, Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace announced today. Stokes was assigned to Iowa on March 17 while Smith was assigned on March 23. This completes the sixth assignment to Iowa for Stokes and the third […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard Tim Frazier for the remainder of the season, President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. via NBA.com/Blazers
Rockets guard Pat Beverley has opted for surgery to repair ligaments in left wrist, source said. Will miss the remaining of season, playoffs. via Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle
The Orlando Magic soon will seek to extend general manager Rob Hennigan’s contract beyond the 2015-16 season, an industry source with knowledge of the team’s plans told the Orlando Sentinel. The DeVos family and CEO Alex Martins are pleased with the job Hennigan has done since Hennigan was hired in June 2012. via Josh Robbins […]
(Celtics Coach Brad) Stevens: “I don’t think there’s any question [DeAndre Jordan] is the best rim protector around & there’s a reason why he’ll be up for DPOY.” via Ben Rohrbach of Yahoo! Ball Don’t Lie on Twitter
St. John’s has offered (Sacramento Kings Advisor) Chris Mullin the opportunity to be its next head basketball coach and he is expected to accept, multiple sources say. The two sides were hammering out final details on a contract Sunday that would make Mullin the successor to Steve Lavin, who was fired Friday after five years […]
