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Per Bulls PR, Jimmy Butler’s return is questionable (left elbow sprain). via Chicago Bulls – Twitter
Kansas freshman Cliff Alexander will not play Saturday against Texas because of a potential eligibility issue, the Jayhawks announced prior to tip-off. “The NCAA has alerted us to an issue that could affect Cliff’s eligibility,” Kansas athletic director Sheahon Zenger said in a statement. “As a precautionary measure Cliff will not take the court until […]
Russell Westbrook won’t miss much time with surgery. “If he had a playoff game (Sunday), he could play,” league source tells Yahoo Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports on Twitter
Just one day after having a meniscectomy to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee, Derrick Rose was back at the Chicago Bulls’ training facility on Saturday beginning his rehab process. “He’s good,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. “He came in, started his rehab, it’s good.” Bulls general manager Gar Forman said Friday […]
(Dwight) Howard has been able to steadily increase the percentage of his body weight on the treadmill without any setbacks, according to a person with knowledge of the process. Howard has an MRI scheduled for several days next week, starting on Wednesday, with his and his doctor’s schedule to determine when he will undergo the […]
The NBA has some seemingly arbitrary rules on conditional contracts and trades. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey told Adam Silver he’d like to see some of those rules change. “I actually brought it up with the commissioner, and he thought it was int – but there’s some practical reasons why the league won’t allow that, […]
(Derrick) Rose will address media in coming days. But he’s in good spirits, walking fine, began rehab. Very confident he’ll play this season. via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune on Twitter
The Suns played at their worst Saturday night to expose all sorts of problems.Markieff Morris said one of those problems is the Suns’ home crowd. “I don’t think we have a home-court advantage,” Markieff said. “It does not feel like a home-court advantage at all. Some games are going to be bad. You can’t win […]
BC Khimki has signed a contract with a Spanish national team player, ex-Portland Trail Blazers forward Victor Claver. The contract was agreed to the end of this season. via BCKhimkior.ru
The 2014-15 Los Angeles Lakers are in unfamiliar territory. Not only are they riding a surprising three-game win streak, but perhaps more impressive, they’re doing so because of their defense, which has been a historic weakness at times this season. “We’re just changing out defense a lot,” coach Byron Scott said at practice Saturday. “We’re […]
