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NBA rumors: Clippers interested in David West?
David West has been a key reason why the Indiana Pacers have been able to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Still, beyond this season, West's future with the Pacers remains unclear. He has said that he'd like to re-sign with Indiana over the summer, but there are rumors that the Los Angeles Clippers -- and specifically Chris Paul -- are going to make a hard run...
Pacers’ David West expected to play in Game 1
Indiana Pacers forward David West sat out yesterday’s practice due to an injury to his right leg. Still, the big man is expected to suit up for Wednesday’s Game 1 matchup against the Miami Heat, according to the Associated Press.West was held out of Monday’s practice session by doctors due to what the team has termed a calf and lower leg strain. He did participate in shootaround...
Knicks rumors: Pablo Prigioni could return to Spain
New York Knicks point guard handled the transition to the NBA well, coming over to the United States from Spain last offseason. He signed a one-year deal with the Knicks in hopes of testing out the NBA waters, and Marc Berman of The New York Post is reporting that the veteran guard faces a tough decision on whether to remain stateside or return to the Spanish League.Prigioni'...
Pacers’ Roy Hibbert injures thumb during practice
While Indiana Pacers forward David West sat out yesterday’s practice due to a leg injury, center Roy Hibbert was able to suit up. However, during the session the big man suffered a thumb injury, according to the Associated Press.Hibbert was hit on his right thumb during yesterday’s practice, an injury that required taping. While any additional bumps and bruises at this point...
Lakers rumors: Dwight Howard frustrated with Mike D’Antoni
From the time the Los Angeles Lakers announced Mike D’Antoni would be their new head coach, questions surrounded how he would fit with All-Star center Dwight Howard. During the big man’s exit interview following the disappointing season, Howard expressed his frustration with D’Antoni to general manager Mitch Kupchak, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN Los Angeles.Howard...
David West Sits Out Pacers Practice
Indiana Pacers' forward David West missed practice on Monday due to a strained right calf, as reported Indianapolis Star's Mike Wells.David West did not take part in live practice action because of a strained right calf. The Pacers say he'll be fine for Game 1.— Mike Wells (@MikeWellsNBA) May 20, 2013Although he was held out of practice, West ended up shooting around...
Knicks' Carmelo Anthony to have shoulder examined
The New York Knicks have been eliminated from the playoffs, and now MVP candidate Carmelo Anthony is slated to have his ailing left shoulder examined, according to Frank Isola of The New York Daily News.Anthony experienced discomfort in his shoulder earlier in the playoffs, prompting the Knicks to have it examined. The injury wasn't determined to be significant, and he continued...
NBA rumors: Thunder won’t amnesty Kendrick Perkins
Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s disappointing end to the season, there has been speculation that the team could use its amnesty clause on center Kendrick Perkins. However, general manager Sam Presti told reporters -- including Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahomanm -- that he doesn't plan on using the clause to part ways with the big man.Presti told reporters that the team...
Should Philadelphia 76ers Re-Sign Andrew Bynum?
Is Andrew Bynum's career in Philadelphia over before it ever started?Despite the free-agent center possessing the potential to be a max-contract player, the Sixers never got to know just where he would fit within the team's franchise due to injuries to both knees.Until Bynum gets back on the court, the question will always rear its ugly head. Was trading for Bynum the right...
NBA rumors: J.R. Smith hopes to retire as a Knick
New York Knicks shooting guard J.R. Smith is expected to opt out of the final year of his current contract this summer, becoming a free agent in the process. While there have been questions surrounding the potential of New York re-signing the sharpshooter to a more lucrative and long-term agreement, Smith told Peter Botte of The New York Daily News that he hopes to retire a Knick...
NBA rumors: Dwight Howard interested in Rockets
It’s clear that the Los Angeles Lakers hope to re-sign center Dwight Howard this summer, but it’s not a sure bet that the interest is mutual. It doesn’t seem like the situation will be resolved quickly, as league sources told Ken Berger of CBS Sports that Howard plans to give strong consideration to multiple teams.This makes the Lakers’ re-signing of Howard far from a done...
Bulls rumors: Nate Robinson unlikely to return
The Chicago Bulls signed guard Nate Robinson to a one-year free agent contract for the league minimum prior to last season. Robinson developed into a consistent scorer and shot creator for Chicago, and he became a fan favorite. While Robinson has said he’d like to return with the Bulls, and the team isn’t ruling anything out, Aggrey Sam of CSN Chicago believes that the undersized...
George Hill cleared to play in Pacers win
Prior to last night’s Game 6 contest against the New York Knicks, the Indiana Pacers cleared point guard George Hill to return from the concussion he suffered in Game 4.Coach Vogel confirms that @george_hill3 will start in tonight's game with no limitations. twitter.com/Pacers/status/…— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) May 18, 2013Hill missed Game 5 as a result of the concussion...
Knicks’ Tyson Chandler, Raymond Felton OK for Game 6
Following the New York Knicks Game 5 victory over the Indiana Pacers, center Tyson Chandler told reporters that his back and his knee were bothering him. However, he said yesterday that he’s fine and ready to play in today’s Game 6, according to Ian Baggarly of ESPN New York.Asked about Raymond Felton (ankle) and Tyson Chandler (back), "Everybody's fine. We here getting...
Bulls’ Joakim Noah could require foot surgery
Chicago Bulls forward/center Joakim Noah was hampered throughout the end of the season due to his plantar fascia injury. Now that the season is over, coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters – including Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times – that Noah’s ailment could require surgery.“That hasn’t been determined,’’ Thibodeau said of Noah undergoing surgery. “Obviously, we’d...
Dwyane Wade still as good as ever despite injuries
Over recent years, nobody in the NBA had personified toughness as has Dwyane Wade.Having to take things slowly at various stages throughout the season while recovering from off-season knee surgery, Wade was a popular target for the question of whether age and knee injuries had diminished his skill level.Wade responded in kind by having a fantastic regular season, averaging 21.2...
Russell Westbrook, James Harden haunt OKC
Despite fighting to the end in a series of narrow losses to Memphis, the Oklahoma City Thunder's decision to trade James Harden finally came back to haunt them.Last spring, Kevin Durant spent his time leading the Thunder to the NBA Finals with the help of two co-stars. This season, he was left trying to survive the Memphis Grinders with the help of no co-stars. After claiming...
George Hill misses Pacers loss with concussion
The Indiana Pacers flew to the Big Apple last night to attempt to close out the New York Knicks, but after they arrived they found they’d have to do so without one of their key players. Less than two hours before tipoff, the Pacers announced point guard George Hill would miss the contest due to a concussion, reporters Zach Schonbrun of The New York Times.Pacers coach Frank Vogel...
Warriors’ Harrison Barnes suffers scary fall
Golden State Warriors guard Harrison Barnes suffered a scary fall during last night’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Barnes hit the floor hard during the second quarter of the contest, requiring him to exit the game and receive stitched, according to Ben Golliver of Sports Illustrated.Barnes’ suffered the injury late in the second quarter when he was defending a drive from Spurs...
Warriors C Andrew Bogut's ankle is 'fine'
Golden State Warrior's center Andrew Bogut only played for 20 minutes during the team's recent Game 5 matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. While the big man appeared to be laboring when he was on the court, he's since told reporters -- including Carl Steward of The Mercury News -- that his surgically-repaired left ankle is "fine."During his 20 minutes of...
The Warriors could really use more David Lee
Come back in time with me to day one of the NBA postseason. The Golden State Warriors have just lost to the to the Denver Nuggets and David Lee has torn his hip flexor. I write Golden State off. Then, Game 2 happens.Point of emphasis: 0:25 to 0:47, three of Curry’s 13 assists. Did you see how open Harrison Barnes, Richard Jeffersonand Carl Landry were?! Denver was totally dissing...
Stephen Curry plays through ankle injury in Warriors’ loss
Prior to last night’s Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry told Tim Kawakami of The Mercury News that he was “ready to go” for the contest. Curry was able to suit up, but he was largely ineffective in the Warriors’ loss.Curry said that his ankle felt much better than it did before Game 4, as it improved through treatment over...
Bulls’ Nate Robinson suffers shoulder injury
The Chicago Bulls struggled in general during Game 4’s loss to the Miami Heat, but this was especially the case for guard Nate Robinson. The Heat zoned in on Robinson, but another reason for his ineffectiveness could be a left-shoulder injury that he sustained during the contest, according to Aggrey Sam of CSN Chicago.For his part, Robinson didn’t want to discuss the injury...
No structural damage for Knicks’ Iman Shumpert
Iman Shumpert injured his knee during Game 3 of the New York Knicks series against the Indiana Pacers. He was evaluated yesterday prior to Game 4, and an orthopedic surgeon confirmed that Shumpert wasn’t dealing with structural damage in his knee, the team has announced.An MRI of Iman Shumpert's left knee today revealed no structural damage. He is expected to play tonight...
Dwyane Wade day-to-day with knee injury
After aggravating his knee injury during the Miami Heat’s Game 4 win over the Chicago Bulls, guard Dwyane Wade received extensive treatment for the ailment yesterday. Wade is considered day-to-day by the team and is questionable with tonight’s Game 5 approaching.Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters – including Michael Wallace of ESPN – that Wade’s status hasn’t changed...
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