 Bulls guard Zach LaVine scoring big in January games
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine is putting up some monster stats in the month of January. Here’s NBC Sports Chicago reporting:
In 10 January games, the Bulls' 6-foot-6 messiah is the fourth-leading scorer in the NBA, averaging 30.6 [...]
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine scoring big in January games
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Bulls guard Zach LaVine is putting up some monster stats in the month of January. Here’s NBC Sports Chicago reporting:
In 10 January games, the Bulls' 6-foot-6 messiah is the fourth-leading scorer in the NBA, averaging 30.6 [...]
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Wizards guard Jordan McRae sprains ankle
Wizards guard Jordan McRae left Friday’s game with an ankle injury. Here’s NBC Sports Washington with more:
Just when the Wizards were getting healthy again, they may have suffered a tough blow to their second unit against the Raptors Friday night.
At the start of the second quarter in Toronto, McRae suffered a left ankle injury after [...]
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Wizards rack up mountain of turnovers in loss to Raptors
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Friday in Toronto, the Raptors, who had three players score 20 or more points, beat the Wizards, 140-111. In looking at the box score, the most interesting statistical category was turnovers. Here’s NBC Sports Washington reporting:
Washington [...]
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Wizards guard Jordan McRae sprains ankle
Wizards guard Jordan McRae left Friday’s game with an ankle injury. Here’s NBC Sports Washington with more:
Just when the Wizards were getting healthy again, they may have suffered a tough blow to their second unit against the Raptors Friday night.
At the start of the second quarter in Toronto, McRae suffered a left ankle injury after [...]
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Wizards rack up mountain of turnovers in loss to Raptors
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Friday in Toronto, the Raptors, who had three players score 20 or more points, beat the Wizards, 140-111. In looking at the box score, the most interesting statistical category was turnovers. Here’s NBC Sports Washington reporting:
Washington [...]
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Atlanta Hawks win in San Antonio for first time since 1997
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Friday in San Antonio, the Atlanta Hawks squeezed out a 121-120 win against the Spurs.
In the win, Hawks star guard Trae Young shot 10 of 16, including 6 of 9 from three-point range, for 31 points, [...]
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Atlanta Hawks win in San Antonio for first time since 1997
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Friday in San Antonio, the Atlanta Hawks squeezed out a 121-120 win against the Spurs.
In the win, Hawks star guard Trae Young shot 10 of 16, including 6 of 9 from three-point range, for 31 points, [...]
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A glance at the Atlanta Hawks
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Here’s the Atlanta Journal Constitution with a look at the state of the Hawks:
Obviously, the Hawks have been bad in the first half, maintaining the worst record in the Eastern Conference since hitting a [...]
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A glance at the Atlanta Hawks
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Here’s the Atlanta Journal Constitution with a look at the state of the Hawks:
Obviously, the Hawks have been bad in the first half, maintaining the worst record in the Eastern Conference since hitting a [...]
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Zion Williamson NBA debut is finally coming soon
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Zion Williamson hasn’t actually played in the NBA yet. Preseason doesn’t count. And after a long wait, the basketball world finally knows when Zion is expected to make his league debut. And yes, it’ll [...]
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Zion Williamson NBA debut is finally coming soon
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Zion Williamson hasn’t actually played in the NBA yet. Preseason doesn’t count. And after a long wait, the basketball world finally knows when Zion is expected to make his league debut. And yes, it’ll [...]
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Timberwolves trade Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to Hawks for Allen Crabbe
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In a trade today, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Allen Crabbe from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guards Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham.
According to ESPN.com, “Teague and Crabbe are on expiring contracts.”
Teague, originally selected 19th [...]
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Timberwolves trade Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to Hawks for Allen Crabbe
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In a trade today, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Allen Crabbe from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for guards Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham.
According to ESPN.com, “Teague and Crabbe are on expiring contracts.”
Teague, originally selected 19th [...]
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Nets sign Jeremiah Martin to two-way contract
The Brooklyn Nets signed guard Jeremiah Martin to a two-way contract tonight.
Martin (6'2", 185) joins the Nets from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. In 21 games for Sioux Falls this season, Martin has averaged 18.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest. The Memphis, [...]
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Hornets waive forward Robert Franks
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived two-way forward Robert Franks.
Franks, an undrafted free agent out of Washington State, originally signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets on July 9, 2020. The rookie forward has appeared in 22 games for the Hornets [...]
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Miami Heat upgrade Chris Silva deal to a standard NBA contract
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The Miami Heat have signed Chris Silva to a standard NBA contract. He was already signed to a two-way deal. Now he’s got a regular contract.
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, “by signing [...]
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Heat sign Kyle Alexander to two-way contract
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The Miami Heat signed forward/center Kyle Alexander to a two-way contract today.
Alexander, who was originally signed by the HEAT on July 15, 2019, has appeared in 23 games (21 starts) this season with Miami's G League [...]
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Suns sign Tariq Owens to two-way contract
The Phoenix Suns today signed forward Tariq Owens to a two-way contract.
Owens has played this season with the Suns' NBA G League affiliate, the Northern Arizona Suns, averaging 9.0 points on 55.0% shooting from the field and 82.8% from the free throw line plus 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 24.3 minutes. Owens leads the [...]
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Heat sign Kyle Alexander to two-way contract
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The Miami Heat signed forward/center Kyle Alexander to a two-way contract today.
Alexander, who was originally signed by the HEAT on July 15, 2019, has appeared in 23 games (21 starts) this season with Miami's G League [...]
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Suns sign Tariq Owens to two-way contract
The Phoenix Suns today signed forward Tariq Owens to a two-way contract.
Owens has played this season with the Suns' NBA G League affiliate, the Northern Arizona Suns, averaging 9.0 points on 55.0% shooting from the field and 82.8% from the free throw line plus 7.7 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 24.3 minutes. Owens leads the [...]
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Nets sign Jeremiah Martin to two-way contract
The Brooklyn Nets signed guard Jeremiah Martin to a two-way contract tonight.
Martin (6'2", 185) joins the Nets from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. In 21 games for Sioux Falls this season, Martin has averaged 18.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest. The Memphis, [...]
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Miami Heat upgrade Chris Silva deal to a standard NBA contract
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The Miami Heat have signed Chris Silva to a standard NBA contract. He was already signed to a two-way deal. Now he’s got a regular contract.
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, “by signing [...]
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Nets sign Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, release Justin Anderson
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a 10-day contract.
And in a corresponding move, Brooklyn has released guard/forward Justin Anderson. The University of Virginia product appeared in three games for the Nets after signing a 10-day contract on Jan. 6.
Luwawu-Cabarrot (6'7, 210) was originally signed by Brooklyn to a two-way contract on Oct. [...]
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Nets sign Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, release Justin Anderson
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a 10-day contract.
And in a corresponding move, Brooklyn has released guard/forward Justin Anderson. The University of Virginia product appeared in three games for the Nets after signing a 10-day contract on Jan. 6.
Luwawu-Cabarrot (6'7, 210) was originally signed by Brooklyn to a two-way contract on Oct. [...]
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Hornets waive forward Robert Franks
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has waived two-way forward Robert Franks.
Franks, an undrafted free agent out of Washington State, originally signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets on July 9, 2020. The rookie forward has appeared in 22 games for the Hornets [...]
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Raptors waive Shamorie Ponds
The Toronto Raptors waived guard Shamorie Ponds today.
According to Sportsnet.ca, “Ponds only appeared in four games for the Raptors this season, picking up nine points in a total of eleven minutes of action. He last played on Dec. 31 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring five points in two minutes.”
Ponds originally signed a two-way contract Oct. [...]
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Raptors waive Shamorie Ponds
The Toronto Raptors waived guard Shamorie Ponds today.
According to Sportsnet.ca, “Ponds only appeared in four games for the Raptors this season, picking up nine points in a total of eleven minutes of action. He last played on Dec. 31 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring five points in two minutes.”
Ponds originally signed a two-way contract Oct. [...]
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WNBA and Players Association agree to new Collective Bargaining Agreement
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The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced today that they have reached an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), pending ratification by the players and the [...]
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Hawks release Paul Watson Jr.
The Atlanta Hawks released Paul Watson Jr. today.
He had signed a 10-day contract with the Hawks on January 6, 2020.
The Watson Hawks era was short. But the memories will be long.
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Derrick Rose fined $25,000 for hurling pen into stands
Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose has been fined $25,000 for throwing a pen across the court and into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
The incident occurred with 37.0 seconds remaining in overtime of the Pistons' 117-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Jan. 13 at [...]
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Magic sign Gary Clark to 10-day contract, release Josh Magette
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The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Gary Clark to a 10-day contract.
Also today, the team has released guard Josh Magette.
Clark (6'6", 225, 11/16/94) has played in 18 games this season with Houston, averaging [...]
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Pistons injury woes continue as Luke Kennard remains out
The Pistons stay racking up injuries. If you’ve lost track, well, join the club, because head coach Dwane Casey knows how you feel. Here’s the Detroit News with an update:
Any potential second-half playoff surge the Pistons could possibly muster this winter is looking more and more unlikely.
The limping Pistons lost season took another [...]
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On the defense of the 9-wins-in-a-row Jazz
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The Utah Jazz are on a 9-game winning streak.
Sure, the teams they’ve played during the streak haven’t been the most impressive of squads, but wins are wins, and racking up nine in a row is impressive [...]
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Bulls have made progress, says head coach
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Yes, the Chicago Bulls have made progress this season, says head coach Jim Boylen. Here’s NBC Sports Chicago reporting his comments:
“I think some of the pillars of our system have been installed,” Boylen said. “We [...]
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Cavaliers guard Dylan Windler out for remainder of season
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Dylan Windler will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to ongoing symptoms related to his left lower leg stress reaction, first diagnosed at the start of the 2019-20 campaign.
After an extended period of rehabilitation and treatment over the last several months, it was determined the injury will now require [...]
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Cavs waive Levi Randolph
The Cleveland Cavaliers waived guard Levi Randolph today.
Randolph (6-6, 210) was signed as a Two-Way player by the Cavaliers on January 6. He has played in 22 games (all starts) this season with the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers' exclusively owned and operated NBA G League team, averaging 15.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 [...]
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Kyle Kuzma filling void, stepping up for Lakers
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Kyle Kuzma has received some nice opportunities to step up and do bigger things for the Lakers lately.
And he delivered.
Here’s the Los Angeles Times reporting:
His immense value to the Lakers was [...]
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Wizards waive injured forward CJ Miles
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The Washington Wizards waived forward CJ Miles today. Miles appeared in 10 games off the bench for the Wizards this season, averaging 6.4 points and 1.2 assists in 16.1 minutes per game before suffering a [...]
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Wizards sign Johnathan Williams and Anzejs Pasecniks
The Washington Wizards today signed forward Johnathan Williams to a two-way contract. Williams and Garrison Mathews are now Washington's two-way players on the roster after center Anzejs Pasecniks was signed to a multi-year contract with the Wizards earlier today.
Also today, the team waived forward CJ Miles, who is dealing with a long-term injury.
Pasecniks, a [...]
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Magic sign Josh Magette and Vic Law
The Orlando Magic have signed guard Josh Magette (mah-JET) to a 10-day contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Magette originally signed a two-way contract on July 23.
In addition, Orlando has signed free agent forward Vic Law to a two-way contract.
Magette (#4, 6'1", 160, 11/28/89) has appeared in eight games this season [...]
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Lakers name Rob Pelinka VP of Basketball Operations and General Manager
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Already atop the organization, the Los Angeles Lakers have given Rob Pelinka an even greater responsibility. It’s entirely his show now.
The Lakers today named Rob Pelinka Vice President, Basketball Operations and General [...]
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Bulls SG Max Strus out for remainder of season
Chicago Bulls shooting guard Max Strus underwent surgery on Jan. 10 to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. He originally sustained the injury on Dec. 21, 2019 in the Windy City Bulls game against the Lakeland Magic at the G League Showcase.
The Bulls say Strus is expected to make a full recovery and [...]
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Sixers center Joel Embiid will have surgery on hand injury
According to multiple Sixers reporters who all tweeted the same quotes at the same time, Sixers coach Brett Brown says that center Joel Embiid has a torn ligament in his hand.
Here’s Philly Voice reporting key additional news:
An hour after the initial announcement, in which they gave no timetable for his return and said Embiid was [...]
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Bulls lose Wendell Carter Jr to severe ankle sprain
The Chicago Bulls announced today the below injury updates on center Wendell Carter Jr. and forward Otto Porter Jr. upon the team's return to Chicago.
Carter Jr. underwent an MRI and CT Scan which confirmed a severe right ankle sprain. It is estimated he will be out 4-6 weeks.
A repeat MRI and CT Scan was performed [...]
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Cavs sign Tyler Cook to 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Tyler Cook to a 10-day contract today.
Cook has been assigned to the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers' exclusively owned and operated NBA G League team, and will be available for Canton's road contest against the Wisconsin Herd tonight.
Cook (6-9, 255) was claimed off waivers by the Cavaliers as a Two-Way [...]
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Cavs sign Alfonzo McKinnie to 10-day contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a 10-day contract today.
McKinnie (6-8, 215) played in 23 games for Cleveland this season, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per contest before being waived by the team on January 6.
Over his three-year NBA career, the Wisconsin-Green Bay product owns career averages of [...]
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Blazers’ Skal Labissiere out with knee injury
Trail Blazers forward/center Skal Labissiere has a left knee articular cartilage lesion, the results from a second MRI have confirmed.
The injury occurred at the 10:20 mark of the first quarter of Portland’s game vs. the L.A. Lakers on December 28.
Labissiere will continue his rehabilitation protocol and be re-evaluated in four weeks.
In 33 games (one start) [...]
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Heat sign Gabe Vincent, waive Daryl Macon
The Miami Heat today signed guard Gabe Vincent to a two-way contract, and waived guard Daryl Macon.
Vincent, who was originally signed by the Sacramento Kings on October 3, 2018, has spent the last two seasons with their G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings. He has appeared in 20 games (three starts) this season with [...]
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Anthony Davis injury is minor
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Good news for the Lakers. Anthony Davis has not suffered a real injury. He’ll be back on the court very soon. Possibly as early as tomorrow. The OC Register reports:
The Lakers announced [...]
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Pacers guard Victor Oladipo plans to return on January 29
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Indiana Pacers star shooting guard Victor Oladipo plans to return to action on Wednesday, January 29 for the team’s home game against the Chicago Bulls.
The news came in the form of a video from [...]
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Hawks forward Jabari Parker out with shoulder injury
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Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker underwent a non-surgical procedure on his right shoulder earlier today at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex.
He will enter a period of rehabilitation and treatment. The Hawks will re-examine him [...]
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Pistons forward Blake Griffin out after knee surgery
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Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin had knee surgery today and will be out for an indefinite period of time.
The team says that Griffin underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of his left knee.
A six-time All-Star, Griffin [...]
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Rockets waive forward Gary Clark
The Houston Rockets have waived forward Gary Clark.
Clark was eligible for the 2018 NBA Draft and originally signed with Houston in July of 2018. In two seasons as a Rocket, he appeared in 69 games with two starts, while averaging 12.4 minutes played.
Following his senior season at Cincinnati, Clark was named the American Athletic [...]
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Nets sign Justin Anderson to 10-day contract
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The Brooklyn Nets signed guard/forward Justin Anderson to a 10-day contract today.
Anderson (6'5", 231) joins Brooklyn from the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. In 13 games (all starts) for Raptors 905 this [...]
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Hawks sign forward Paul Watson to 10-day contract
The Atlanta Hawks signed Paul Watson to a 10-day contract today.
The 6'6" forward has started all 13 games this season for the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League, averaging 18.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34.3 minutes (.533 FG%, .467 3FG%, .706 FT%). He spent the previous two seasons in the [...]
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Cavs sign Levi Randolph, waive Alfonzo McKinnie and Tyler Cook
The Cleveland Cavaliers made some moves today, signing guard Levi Randolph to a Two-Way contract, and waiving forwards Alfonzo McKinnie and Tyler Cook.
Randolph (6-6, 210) has played in 20 games (all starts) this season with the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers' exclusively owned and operated NBA G League team, averaging 15.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.1 [...]
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Cavs SG Kevin Porter Jr. out with knee injury
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a left knee injury during the team’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night, and will be re-evaluated in around two weeks.
The exact injury has been diagnoses as a left knee sprain.
Porter will undergo a period of treatment, rehabilitation and evaluation.
An active member of the Cavs rotation [...]
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Wizards waive guard Justin Robinson
The Washington Wizards have waived guard Justin Robinson.
Robinson appeared in nine games for the Wizards this season, averaging 1.4 points per contest.
The Wizards' roster now stands at 15, not including two-way players Garrison Mathews and Anzejs Pasecniks.
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Will the Pistons trade Andre Drummond?
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The Pistons are going nowhere fast this season, and Andre Drummond can opt out of his contract this summer. It will cost Detroit a ton of money to keep him. Naturally, this leads to trade speculation.
Here’s [...]
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Nets sign guard Chris Chiozza to two-way contract
Saturday night, the Brooklyn Nets signed guard Chris Chiozza to a two-way contract.
Chiozza (5'11", 176) joins Brooklyn from the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. In 10 games (nine starts) this season for the Go-Go, he averaged 10.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.6 steals in 31.1 minutes per contest. Chiozza signed [...]
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Wizards waive forward Johnathan Williams
Late Saturday night, the Washington Wizards waived forward Johnathan Williams, who had reached the 10-day limit on the team's injury hardship exception.
Williams appeared in six games for the Wizards (four starts), averaging 5.5 points and 6.3 rebounds.
There are now 16 players on the Wizards roster, plus two-way players Garrison Mathews and Anzejs Pasecniks.
The [...]
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EuroLeague: James Nunnally signs in Turkey
Here’s Eurocupbasketball.com with an update on guard/forward James Nunnally:
Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul has brought back one of its most important players of recent years, forward James Nunnally, until the end of the season, the club announced Friday. Nunnally (2.01 meters, 29 years old) arrives from China, where he played with the Shanghai Sharks. In China, Nunnally [...]
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Cavs give forward Tyler Cook a standard contract
The Cleveland Cavaliers have converted the Two-Way contract of forward Tyler Cook into a standard NBA contract.
Cook, listed at 6-foot-9, 255 pounds, was claimed off waivers by the Cavaliers as a Two-Way player on Oct. 19. He has played in six games for Cleveland this season. He has also played in 15 games (four [...]
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Cavs forward Larry Nance Jr out 1-2 weeks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss around 1-2 weeks of action due to continued left knee soreness that he’s experienced since missing December 23 Cavs game against the Hawks.
Nance underwent imaging and evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health by the Cavaliers medical staff today. He will now undergo a period of treatment [...]
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Nets waive David Nwaba, who was out with a season-ending injury
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The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard/forward David Nwaba, who recently suffered a season-ending injury.
According to the New York Daily News, “Nwaba was ruled out for the season after tearing his Achilles in a Dec. [...]
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Magic forward Jonathan Isaac out 8-10 weeks with knee injury
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Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, who suffered a hyperextended left knee early first quarter during Orlando's 122-101 road win January 1 against the Wizards, on Jan. 1, underwent an MRI yesterday which revealed [...]
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Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura to miss more time than expected
The Wizards injury train continues to plow through the station (I don’t actually know what that means, but it does leave you, the reader, with a correct impression, that the Wizards have a lot of injuries, so for the fun of it let’s go with that), as talented rookie forward Rui Hachimura isn’t close to [...]
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Badly-injured Wizards step up and beat Heat 123-105
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After being outscored by 10 points in the first quarter, an incredibly short-handed Washington Wizards stepped up at home, outscored the Miami Heat 42-29 in the second quarter, and controlled the 4th quarter for a 123-105 [...]
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Jaylen Brown and Brandon Ingram named NBA Players of the Week
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown and New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram have been named NBA Players of the Week, for games played December 23-29, 2019. With Brown as the Eastern conference Player of the [...]
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Lonzo Ball shines, Pelicans win 4th straight game
The Pelicans on Sunday faced a badly-injured Rockets team that was without James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Clint Capela. But no win is automatic in the NBA. Work must still be put in. But the Pelicans have a bit of a flow lately and handled business. Here’s the New Orleans Times Picayune reporting:
The Rockets were [...]
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Heat beat Pacers, improve record to 23-8
Despite the Pacers missing point guard Malcolm Brogdon, while awaiting the eventual return of shooting guard Victor Oladipo, Friday’s matchup between the Pacers and Heat was still an anticipated battle worth watching. The game proved worthy of attention. Here’s the Miami Herald reporting:
In a game that included 20 lead changes and eight ties, the [...]
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Hawks guard Trae Young exits game vs Bucks with ankle sprain
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young sustained a right ankle sprain during Friday’s home game against the Milwaukee bucks.
He underwent an X-Ray at State Farm Arena, which was negative. Young will not travel with the team to Chicago and will remain in Atlanta to receive treatment.
According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Young was called for [...]
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Health updates on Kings players De’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (back spasms) exited Thursday's game versus Minnesota with 10:02 remaining in the first quarter. A precautionary MRI conducted this morning revealed no structural damage and he will be listed as day-to-day moving forward.
Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (left foot) exited Thursday's game versus Minnesota with 4:05 remaining in the third quarter. [...]
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Sixers announce basketball operations department promotions
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The Philadelphia 76ers announced promotions within the team's basketball operations department today.
BASKETBALL OPERATIONS
Zach Sogolow has been promoted to Director, Basketball Operations after previously serving as Senior Manager, a role he held since joining the team [...]
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Rockets sign William Howard to two-way contract
The Houston Rockets signed forward William Howard to a two-way contract today.
Howard (6-8, 207) was playing for Salt Lake City in the NBA G League and is the eighth GATORADE Call-Up of the season. In 15 games for the Stars, Howard averaged 13.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.1 3-pointers made [...]
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Rockets give Chris Clemons a standard NBA contract
Earlier today, the Houston Rockets converted the two-way contract of guard Chris Clemons into a standard NBA contract.
Clemons (5-9, 180) was eligible for the 2019 NBA Draft and originally signed with Houston on July 3. He has appeared in 20 games for the Rockets this season and is averaging 21.1 points and 5.5 3-pointer [...]
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Pistons guard Luke Kennard out with knee injury
In yet another indication of how a rough Pistons season is going, shooting guard Luke Kennard will miss the next two weeks with bilateral knee tendinitis.
Kennard will begin a treatment regimen and be re-evaluated for a return to action on January 7.
The Pistons are 11-20 this season, which is the 11th best record in the [...]
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Utah Jazz sign guard Rayjon Tucker
The Utah Jazz signed guard Rayjon Tucker today.
Tucker (6-3, 209, Arkansas-Little Rock) has played in 16 games (all starts) for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League this season where he's averaged 23.8 points on 49.4 percent from the field, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 33.8 minutes per contest.
The 22-year-old finished his [...]
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Wizards sign forward Johnathan Williams
The Washington Wizards signed forward Johnathan Williams today.
Williams (6-9, 228) appeared in 18 games (12 starts) for Maccabi Rishon Lezion in Israel (I-BSL) this season, averaging 11.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. The second-year forward totaled eight double-doubles and reached double-figures in 13 games for Rishon, most recently posting 18 points, eight rebounds and [...]
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Nuggets sign coach Mike Malone to contract extension
The Denver Nuggets and Head Coach Michael Malone have agreed to a contract extension, Vice Chairman of KSE Josh Kroenke and President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced Tuesday.
According to ESPN, Malone’s extension runs through the 2022-23 NBA season.
Malone is coming off a season in which he led the Nuggets to a 54-28 [...]
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Utah Jazz waive forward Jeff Green
The Utah Jazz waived forward Jeff Green today.
Green (6-8, 237, Georgetown) appeared in 29 games (two starts) for Utah this season, averaging 7.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game.
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Cavs trade Jordan Clarkson to Jazz for Dante Exum
The Utah Jazz in a trade today acquired guard Jordan Clarkson from Cleveland in exchange for guard Dante Exum and two future second round picks, pending the outcome of physicals.
The two draft picks Cleveland will receive are a 2022 second-round pick via San Antonio and a 2023 second-round pick via Golden State.
Exum (6-5, 214) has [...]
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Bulls guard/forward Max Strus suffers major injury, out 8-12 months
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Max Strus sustained a torn ACL and bone bruise to his left knee on Dec. 21 in the Windy City Bulls game against the Lakeland Magic at the G League Winter Showcase. The diagnosis was confirmed today by an MRI and a physical exam.
Strus will undergo surgery in approximately three weeks [...]
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Cavs and Jazz reportedly set to trade Jordan Clarkson, Dante Exum
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly set to trade guard Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for guard Dante Exum.
According to ESPN.com, “the Jazz will send Cleveland a 2022 (via San Antonio) and 2023 (via Golden State) second-round picks, sources said. This was the NBA’s first trade since the Houston-Oklahoma City deal centered on Russell Westbrook [...]
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Will Zach LaVine make the 2020 All-Star team?
Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times reporting on scoring guard Zach LaVine, who this season is averaging 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the Bulls (12-19):
In his last 15 games, LaVine is averaging 27.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists and is shooting 45.4 percent from three-point range. That stretch includes [...]
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NBA Players of the Week are Kyle Lowry and Dennis Schroder
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Dec. 16-22. Lowry earns the honor for the sixth time in his career and fifth time with the Raptors.
Lowry averaged 24.5 points, 10.0 assists, 6.5 rebounds and 39.6 minutes while helping the Raptors to a perfect 4-0 record [...]
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Devin Booker wins NBA Cares Community Assist award for November, 2019
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has received the November NBA Cares Community Assist Award. This in recognition of his efforts to impact the lives of local children and families through his Devin Booker Starting Five initiative.
The award recognizes a player each month who best reflects the passion that the league and NBA players share [...]
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Wizards bring back Gary Payton II
The Washington Wizards signed guard Gary Payton II today.
Payton (6-3, 190) has played in 16 games (15 starts) this season for the South Bay Lakers, averaging 21.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists and a NBA G League-leading 3.2 steals per game. Payton has tallied 14 double-doubles this season (nine point-rebound and five point-assist). The [...]
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LeBron James misses first game of season, Lakers lose to Nuggets
LeBron James finally missed a game this season, as the Lakers fell to the Nuggets Sunday. Here’s the Denver Post reporting:
The Nuggets strode into the Staples Center and rocked the Lakers 128-104 on Sunday night, improving to 20-8 and stretching their winning streak to six. They'll go for seven on Monday night in Phoenix against [...]
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Another huge game by Hassan Whiteside
Trail Blazers big-man Hassan Whiteside is doing big things lately. Here’s NBC Sports Northwest:
He had another monster game Saturday night, helping the Trail Blazers push past the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-106. And all Whiteside did was grab 22 rebounds, block seven shots and score 16 points. He is averaging 16 rebounds and four blocks over his [...]
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Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon okay to play Sunday vs Bucks
Sunday at 7 p.m. ET, the Indiana Pacers hit the road for a trip to Milwaukee. It’s an especially big game for Pacers point guard Malcolm Brogdon, whose first three NBA seasons were with the Bucks. But this summer came big money and a nice role with the Pacers, so Brogdon got himself a new [...]
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Devin Booker returns, but Suns fall to Thunder
The Suns got their star back, but fell to a fellow mid-level Western conference squad. Here’s Arizona Sports reporting:
The Phoenix Suns got Devin Booker back on Friday after his three-game absence due to a right forearm contusion.
That was great news, even better considering the Suns are in the middle of a four-game losing streak [...]
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Melo out for Blazers vs Timberwolves game
The Trail Blazers won’t have veteran forward Carmelo Anthony in action vs the Timberwolves. Here’s NBC Sports Northwest:
More bad news on the injury front for the Trail Blazers. Starting power forward Carmelo Anthony will not play tonight against the Timberwolves due to a left knee contusion…
Anthony suffered the injury in the first half of Friday’s [...]
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More on the latest Raptors injuries
We posted about this earlier today, but here’s the Toronto Sun with more on the latest batch of Raptors injuries:
Losing three key rotation players including two starters hasn't managed to sap Nick Nurse of his sense of humour.
Arriving for his pre-game news conference, Nurse looked down at the podium at some left-behind tools of [...]
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Nets guard/forward David Nwaba undergoes season-ending surgery
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward David Nwaba underwent surgery today to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon.
The injury, which occurred during last night's game at San Antonio, will result in Nwaba missing the remainder of the season.
In 20 games played this season, Nwaba recorded averages of 5.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13.4 minutes per game, shooting [...]
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Raptors hit with injuries to Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol and Norman Powell
The Toronto Raptors just got hit with a series of injuries:
Marc Gasol sustained a strained left hamstring in the first quarter of play Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Detroit. He was reevaluated on Thursday and it was determined he will be out indefinitely.
With 6:47 to play in the fourth quarter, Pascal Siakam sustained a stretched [...]
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Chance The Rapper and Common will perform at the 2020 NBA All-Star game
Three-time Grammy Award winners and Chicago natives Chance The Rapper and Common will headline musical performances at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 16 at United Center in Chicago.
Chance The Rapper's brother, fellow rap artist Taylor Bennett, will perform at halftime of NBA Rising Stars on Friday, Feb. 14 at United Center.
The [...]
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Suns center Deandre Ayton out with ankle sprain
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton recently returned from a 25-game suspension, played well, but is now out with an ankle sprain.
Here’s the Arizona Republic:
The Suns haven’t had their full roster healthy all season. That unfortunate trend will continue as Deandre Ayton is ruled out Friday’s game at Oklahoma City with a right ankle sprain he [...]
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