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It’s the two-week mark of the Tristan Thompson holdout, which means it’s time to give an update on the proceedings. There’s no communication ongoing between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Thompson’s agents, Rich Paul and Mark Termini, Northeast Ohio Media Group has learned. In fact, there doesn’t seem to be a sense of urgency from either side […]
Just before the start of the 2014 NBA playoffs, beloved TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager was diagnosed with leukemia. After 11 months of treatment, he returned to work in March, before the cancer returned and he was forced to step away again. Turner has officially unveiled their plans for October 27’s opening-night telecast, and it […]
CLE signs Jack Cooley, waives Chris Johnson. CLE has 2 spots; Cooley is competing w/ Austin Daye, Jared Cunningham, Quinn Cook, DJ Stephens. To clarify: Jack Cooley’s CLE deal is $845,059 non-guaranteed (due to one year of experience). He’s cheaper than Daye/Cunningham ($947,276). via Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders
The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has elected to exercise its third-year team options for guards Danté Exum and Rodney Hood, as well as its fourth-year options on guard Trey Burke and center Rudy Gobert. The options for all four players are for the 2016-17 season. Per team policy, financial terms were not […]
After sitting out two straight games to rest a sprained left ankle, Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard said he’ll return to the court against the the Utah Jazz after going through practices at the end of the week. “I’m definitely playing Sunday,” Lillard said at practice on Thursday. Source: Mike Richman of The Oregonian
Following a loose ball collision with Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes on Friday night, Mitch McGary, looking a bit woozy, left the game and didn’t return. On Saturday, the second-year forward was diagnosed with a concussion, per a Thunder spokesman. He can’t return to action until he passes the NBA’s mandated concussion protocol. Source: Anthony Slater […]
Brandon Jennings is making steady progress in his comeback from a ruptured left Achilles. Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said after practice Saturday that the point guard, who suffered the season-ending injury in late January, is “doing about everything.” He’s shooting the step-back jumper. He’s making moves into shots. He’s running well and he can […]
Finland native Lauri Markkanen committed to the Arizona Wildcats during his official visit, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Markkanen chose the Wildcats over North Carolina and Utah, both of which he visited over the past week. Multiple coaches who have seen Markkanen, a 7-footer, told ESPN he would be considered a top-25 player if he […]
A preseason game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors held at the Valley View Casino Center was called off late in the third quarter Saturday because of poor conditions on the court, with players from both teams continually slipping on wet spots. Officials discontinued the game with 2:16 left in the third […]
Lamar Odom is conscious and breathing on his own in a Las Vegas hospital and has spoken a few words, a family representative said. Odom no longer has a breathing tube, a source told ESPN. He is wearing a breathing mask and remains in critical condition, however. Source: Ramona Shelburne of ESPN
