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“To be honest, not really (did he expect play at this level),” (Bulls Nikola) Mirotic admitted after Friday’s win. “I knew if I come (to the NBA), I come because I know I am going to be ready to play. But I know it’s not easy to play on big teams, like Chicago. I was […]

Alabama meeting with former NBA coach Avery Johnson tonight, sources told ESPN. via Jeff Goodman of ESPN on Twitter

(Timberwolves Ricky) Rubio hasn’t proven that he can stay healthy or that he can shoot well enough to be considered a reliable offensive threat. Those two roadblocks continue to stunt his development at a time when the NBA is stacked with elite point guards. That’s the league’s best and deepest position, and Rubio acknowledged in […]

Nick Young will likely sit out for the rest of the season, head coach Byron Scott said at practice on Saturday. Young has missed the Lakers’ last 20 games due to a fractured left kneecap. “I haven’t even even talked to (head athletic trainer) Gary (Vitti), to be honest with you,” Scott said. “My feeling […]

The (Atlanta) Hawks’ record-breaking season continues – in impressive fashion. Atlanta tied its franchise record for wins in a season as No. 57 came with a dominant performance. The Hawks dismantled the Nets wire-to-wire 131-99 Saturday night at Philips Arena to tie the totals from the 1993-94 and 1986-87 seasons. “It’s great but I feel […]

Gonzaga freshman big man Domantas Sabonis will return to Spokane for his sophomore season, Mark Few told ESPN. via Jeff Goodman of ESPN on Twitter

Heat may have no centers Sunday in Indy. (Hassan) Whiteside said he ripped open stitches in his hand and (Chris Anderson) Birdman said foot may be too sore to play. via Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel on Twitter

Injury Update: @hornets Bismack Biyombo suffered a broken nose in tonight’s game. Listed as questionable for Tues at MIA. via Charlotte Hornets PR on Twitter

Ricky Rubio will not play again this year, Flip says.   via Phil Ervin of FOX Sports North – Twitter