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The Hornets are considering shutting down center Al Jefferson for the final seven games of the season, coach Steve Clifford said Friday night after continued soreness in the right knee forced Jefferson from the game in the second quarter. Charlotte’s leading rebounder and No. 2 scorer has had the knee drained three times in the […]

His season over, with surgery looming, Wolves center Nikola Pekovic acknowledged he is concerned about his future, both on and off the basketball court. “Of course I am,’’ he said. “I’m pretty much worrying about how this is going to affect my life in 10 years. I mean, I’m still thinking about basketball [too]. But […]

(Knicks VP and GM) Steve Mills on free agents “We will not go after the biggest names out there. We’ll go after the players that fit our style of play” #Knicks via Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops on Twitter

There is a growing sense among NBA executives that Florida Gators coach Billy Donovan is looking to making the jump to the NBA more than ever before, according to league sources Sources told ESPN.com that Donovan is poised to draw interest from multiple NBA teams this offseason and is increasingly prepared to listen to those pitches after the […]

Derrick Rose said strength in his right knee and conditioning are the last things he needs to develop before returning to action but wouldn’t commit to a return date. Bulls building toward playoff readiness with Derrick Rose scrimmaging Rose said he was pleased with how he felt in both scrimmages and that he was able […]

(Trail Blazers Damian) Lillard identified with Nash’s path to the NBA. Despite playing college basketball at Santa Clara, a mid-major school in the West Coast Conference, he defied odds to become a first-round pick and, ultimately, a star, who finished with the third-most assists in NBA history. As Lillard was finding his way at Weber State, […]

Asked what the top priority is when it comes to building a title contender, #Knicks president Phil Jackson immediately mentions defense. via Ian Begley of ESPN New York on Twitter

Lakers guard Wayne Ellington, who was injured in the fourth quarter of last night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans at STAPLES Center, had an MRI exam today which confirmed a grade 1 shoulder separation. Ellington will miss the remainder of the season. via NBA.com/Lakers

(Sacramento Kings) Rudy Gay officially listed out for tomorrow’s game against New Orleans via Sean Cunningham of News10 Sacramento on Twitter