0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/23/2015
Philadelphia 76’ers point guard Tony Wroten is going to need ACL surgery since he partially tore the ligament in his leg against the New Orleans Pelicans. 76’ers GM Sam Hinkie had this to say about the injury: “During our game against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 16, Tony Wroten suffered an injury to his […]
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 20: Mirza Teletovic #33 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on in a preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Barclays Center on October 20, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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Brooklyn Nets big man Mirza Teletovic was taken to a local hospital during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday due to what was described as shortness of breath. Teletovic underwent testing and the doctors found that he had blood clots in his lungs. Medical update on Nets’ Mirza Teletovic: pic.twitter.com/pdECngkwsW — Mary […]
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0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/22/2015
Portland Trail Blazer big man LaMarcus Aldridge will undergo surgery on his left thumb after he injured it in Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. The team lost that game 118-113 and it looks like they’ve lost Aldridge for almost two months now.
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Los Angeles Lakers star shooting guard Kobe Bryant is set to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder. He tweaked it in the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night and tried to play through it, but coach Byron Scott had other plans for him. He took him out when Bryant shot a […]
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0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/21/2015
Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday will miss two to four weeks according to the team. Pelicans Jrue Holiday will miss the next 2-4 weeks with a stress reaction in his right leg, team says — Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI)
BOSTON, MA – NOVEMBER 14: Shawn Marion #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
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Former Phoenix Suns great and current Cleveland Cavalier Shawn Marion has decided to retire after this season. His goal coming into the league was to play 15 seasons and he’s done since his start in 1999. The 36-year old has an 8-month old son and he says that he’s become real attached to the little […]
PHOENIX, AZ – APRIL 14: Miles Plumlee #22 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball against Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of the NBA game at US Airways Center on April 14, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Grizzlies defeated the Suns 97-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/19/2015
Miles Plumlee was having a good year with the Phoenix Suns until they became a landing spot for Brandan Wright and now the Suns are actively shopping Plumlee to teams around the league. Plumlee has seen a dramatic drop off in minutes per game — 23.5 in November compared to 13.5 this month — because […]
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 25: Larry Sanders #8 of the Milwaukee Bucks with the one handed jam on a fast break against the Miami Heat during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bradley Center on APRIL 25, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/16/2015
Milwaukee Bucks big man Larry Sanders can’t seem to stay out of trouble as he is now being suspended by the NBA for at least ten games. Per NBA: MIL’s Larry Sanders suspended without pay for a minimum of ten games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. — Paul Garcia PS (@PaulGarciaPS)
0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/15/2015
The Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a trade, as reported by ESPN, to send Austin Rivers to L.A. to play for his dad. This would be the first time in NBA history that a father will coach his son, although there was a close call when Coby Karl was playing […]
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0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/14/2015
Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez has been a potential trade piece for what seems like years now and the Miami Heat have shown interest in him now. The Nets are talking to several teams about moving the seven-footer who is averaging 14.7 points and 6.4 rebounds through 28 games this season, including 19 starts. The 26-year-old […]
LAS VEGAS, NV – OCTOBER 18: Nate Robinson #5 of the Denver Nuggets reacts as he watches a fan dance on the baseline during a preseason game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on October 18, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Denver won 104-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/13/2015
The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets are about to trade Jameer Nelson and Nate Robinson, respectively. Yahoo’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the move late Tuesday afternoon. Boston is sending Jameer Nelson to Denver for Nate Robinson, source tells Yahoo. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA)
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Brooklyn Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov has decided to sell the team according to Bloomberg News. Prokhorov has reportedly retained Evercore Partners to sell the franchise he acquired majority ownership of in May 2010 for $223 million. The Nets have spent exorbitant amounts of money during the Russian’s tenure as owner and lost $144 million in basketball-related […]
PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 02: Gerald Green #14 of the Phoenix Suns during the against the Indiana Pacers NBA game at US Airways Center on December 2, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
0 comments by Benjamin Bornstein on 1/12/2015
There are always teams that give out foam hands either with the “three hand” or the simple high five. Well, the Phoenix Suns took it to the next level. Not many people know, but forward Gerald Green only has four and a half fingers on his right hand. They made an incredibly foam hand that […]
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The New York Knicks are in the midst of their worst season in franchise history (currently 5-35) and Phil Jackson is trying to clean house in preparation for next year. He is shopping around Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani in hopes to get something back in the form of picks and young players. However, the […]
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After missing Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Derrick Rose is set to return to the lineup. Rose had soreness in his left knee after the game against the Washington Wizards and that it’s nothing to worry about. Rose said he got a lot of treatment on Sunday including acupuncture, massage, stim treatment, as well as […]
