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(Pau) Gasol left the Bulls’ 99-96 Game 3 victory over the Cavaliers in the third quarter Friday night with a strained left hamstring. He’s unsure of his status for Sunday’s Game 4. “I have to do some tests (Saturday), see how bad or good it is and then proceed from there,” Gasol said. “I’m just […]
Kyrie (Irving) says he injured his foot in Game 2 of the Celtics series. “I’m not going to make any excuses for myself.” via Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report on Twitter
Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes has been fined $50,000 for directing inappropriate language at a fan, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations. via NBA.com
On the bench watching Austin Rivers run through the Rockets, Chris Paul walked up to Doc Rivers and told him, “This is one time you can be a dad and not just coach.” “I got through,” Paul said. “Austin was unbelievable. I was probably his biggest cheerleader in the third quarter. I just kept saying, […]
In the days following Mike Conley’s Game 2 brush with the Warriors’ Draymond Green, the Grizzlies’ point guard has gone from “no comment” to “it is what it is” to forming an opinion. “At the end of the day, I think Draymond Green is a phenomenal player,” Conley said before Friday’s practice. “He’s a competitor. […]
(The Plain Dealer:) How did it feel taking over in 4th quarter, shades of old Derrick? (Derrick Rose:) I wouldn’t say I was trying to take over, I was trying to put the pressure on them and make them move around. (The Plain Dealer:) What’s it like to win playoff game that intense? Did you […]
Jose Calderon reviews the tumultuous season with the Knicks, his future in the NBA and announces his low this summer with the national team in European France in a wide-ranging interview with MARK: “It hurts but I have to say” no “This summer the European. I had a hard time deciding, but it was necessary […]
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has been fined $25,000 for pushing a fan, it was announced today by Rod Thorn, President, Basketball Operations. via NBA.com
With 4 ast tonight, @KingJames has passed Tony Parker Steve Nash & Larry Bird and is now 4th all-time in NBA playoff history with 1,063 ast. via Cleveland Cavaliers on Twitter
Today, our round table answers the following question: How do you assess (Arron) Afflalo’s short time in Portland? An ESPN report said he’s indicated he will opt out of the final year of his contract. If he does, should the Blazers entertain bringing him back? Joe Freeman | @BlazerFreeman: I’ve seen reports suggesting that Afflalo […]