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Kyrie Irving suffered an injury to his left shoulder in the second half of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 110-99 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Irving did not fly with the Cavs to Indiana on Thursday night for Friday’s game against the Pacers. Rather, the All-Star point guard stayed behind to receive an […]
Every step Paul George took on the practice court Thursday afternoon looked effortless, smooth, and even more so, progressive. George, wearing Nike low tops and his No. 13 jersey, participated in his first full practice of the season, beating his personal goal of March 1 by several days. “Felt good. Felt really good,” George said […]
Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. He was 86. Lloyd’s alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed the death. It did not provide details. Lloyd made his NBA debut in 1950 for the Washington Capitals, just before fellow black players Sweetwater Clifton and Chuck Cooper played their first games. via The […]
(Jamal) Crawford is now 34 years old and in his 15th NBA season, but doesn’t plan on walking away from the game anytime soon “I think, God willing, if I have no major injuries or anything, I want to keep playing for five more years,” Crawford said. “It’s weird because I’ve said ‘five more years’ for […]
Until the surgery is performed and (team physician Brian) Cole determines how much of the meniscus needs to be trimmed, it’s unknown what the timetable for (Derrick) Rose’s return is. The Bulls said general manager Gar Forman will address that issue after the surgery. At the team’s annual charity event Thursday night, a feeling of […]
Give Toronto’s stars points for honesty. DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry have had a wretched time of it in February, both shooting around 36% from the floor, both turning the ball over too much and both unable to buy a basket from outside Asked to describe his game at the moment, Lowry had a quick […]
Tadas Bulotas, Mantas Kalnietis’ agent, told Lithuanian television Sport1 that his client has received interest from 3 NBA teams. New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers have already showed interest for Kalnietis and Pacers could be the most likely destination for him, his agent told. via O. Cauchi of Sportando
Knicks president Phil Jackson won’t hit the road to watch his NBA team play, but was shown on TV Thursday night in Columbus, Ohio, viewing the Big Ten contest between Nebraska and Ohio State. The Buckeyes boast expected top-4 pick D’Angelo Russell. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard’s stock has skyrocketed in the last month. If the […]
Arturas Gudaitis, Zalgiris Kaunas’ big-man, will likely enter NBA draft 2015, his agent told Lithuanian tv Sport1. Several NBA scouts are eyeing Gudaitis and have asked infos to Zalgiris. via O. Cauchi of Sportando
He’s (Michael Beasley) back. For a third time. The first Heat player ever with three separate tenures with the franchise. “I feel great. I’m definitely blessed and humbled to have another opportunity,” the 6-foot-9 combo forward said after signing a 10-day contract earlier in the day, to be back for Friday night’s game against the […]
