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PHOENIX, AZ – DECEMBER 02: Chris Copeland #22 of the Indiana Pacers shoots a free throw shot against the Indiana Pacers during the 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)

Chris Copeland in stable condition after stabbing

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Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland is in the hospital and is in stable condition after he was stabbed in the abdomen early Wednesday morning. His wife was also slashed and she is in stable condition as well at Bellevue Hospital. The Pacers are in town to play the Knicks Wednesday night. The incident took place […]

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Paul Millsap to miss two games with mild shoulder sprain

0 comments by on 4/6/2015

The Hawks have been healthier than most teams, for which they must be thankful. Atlanta is one of three teams that boasts a starting lineup which has appeared in more than 50 games this season. Unlike the Clippers (Blake Griffin) and Warriors (Andrew Bogut), Atlanta hasn’t lost a starter for any extended period of time. […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 04: Nick Young #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after the game against the Indiana Pacers at Staples Center on January 4, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.The Lakers won 88-87. 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 Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Swaggy P likely to miss rest of season

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ Nick Young, or Swaggy P as the public knows him, will likely miss the rest of the season because of a fractured left knee. Young suffered the injury on February 22nd against the Boston Celtics and the injury has not made much progress healing. He’s missed the last 20 games and […]

of the Indiana Pacers during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 6, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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.

Paul George set to return on Sunday

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Indiana Pacer forward Paul George is set to make his return on Sunday as he announced on his Twitter account: Despite not playing all season — George sustained a compound tibia-fibula fracture during a Team USA intrasquad scrimmage in August — George decided he needed to get back on the court and get some run before the […]

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 14: DeMarcus Cousins #15 of the Sacramento Kings puts up a shot in front of Marcin Gortat #4 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Verizon Center on March 14, 2015 in Washington, DC. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Kings ready to shut down Cousins

0 comments by on 3/31/2015

With nine games left in the season, the Sacramento Kings are strongly considering shutting down star center DeMarcus Cousins. The Kings aren’t even close to making the playoffs with a 26-47 record in the West so there’s no reason to risk more injuries to Cousins and take the chance of a harsher injury that could […]

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 03: Mike Helms of the Slingers drives to the basket during the round 20 NBL match between the South Dragons and the Singapore Slingers at Vodafone Arena on February 3, 2007 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

ESPN to air D-League playoffs

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The ESPN family of networks will now be carrying the NBA’s D-League postseason for this year and the next as announced on Monday. That link has the full schedule that could feature up to 19 games including the Finals. The postseason for the D-League begins on April 7th and the Finals are slated to start […]

MIAMI, FL – DECEMBER 25: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on December 25, 2014 in Miami, Florida. 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. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Examining the Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers Rumors

0 comments by on 3/29/2015

In a recent episode of ESPN’s Brian Windhorst’s Cleveland Cavaliers podcast “Hey Windy!”, which airs on ESPN Cleveland, Windhorst breathed new life into the Kevin-Love-and-Russell-Westbrook-are-going-to-team-up-in-Los-Angeles rumor where he said the following: “Love enjoys Westbrook. they have a relationship. there’s a conspiracy theory that exists out there that Kevin Love will go to the Lakers this […]

SPRINGFIELD, MA – AUGUST 12: Chris Mullin speaks during the Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 12, 2011 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

HOF’er Chris Mullin offered St. John’s coaching job

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NBA Hall of Famer and current advisor to the Sacramento Kings, Chris Mullin, has been offered a job at his alma mater in St. John’s. He helped lead the team to the 1985 Final Four and now could take the path of another former player like Fred Hoiberg at Iowa State. Of course, Mullin is […]

HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 14: James Harden #13 and Dwight Howard #12 of the Houston Rockets wait on the court during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Toyota Center on November 14, 2014 in Houston, Texas. 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 Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

What to Make of Dwight Howard’s Comments on Kobe Bryant and James Harden

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Even though Dwight Howard has been one of the most dominant centers of his era, at 29 years old, what most NBA fans and analysts will talk about years after he’s retired is what surrounded Howard off the floor; the “Dwightmare” saga in Orlando, the “This Is Going To Be Fun” team in Los Angeles […]

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 20: Nick Collison #4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder battles for position with Kosta Koufos #41 of the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on January 20, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Thunder 121-118 in overtime. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

OKC’s Collison is dumbfounded on team’s rash of injuries

0 comments by on 3/23/2015

To say the Thunder have been bit by the injury bug this season would be an understatement. They’ve been chewed up, mauled, and chomped by the injury bug. OKC has seemingly lost Kevin Durant for the season due to a foot injury, Serge Ibaka has gone down, Russell Westbrook was hurt for a while and […]

PHOENIX – JUNE 1: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns applaudes the fans after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in Game five of the Western Conference Finals during the 2005 NBA Playoffs at America West Arena on June 1, 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 101-95, winning the series 4-1 and will advance to the NBA Finals. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

The Great Gatsby: Steve Nash Officially Calls it a Career

0 comments by on 3/22/2015

In a piece published in The Players’ Tribune, 18-year NBA veteran Steve Nash announced his retirement from the NBA months after being ruled out for the season due to a back injury. But Steve Nash, the encapsulating point guard fans will remember forever, has been gone for some time now. The dastardly, undefeated entity that […]

SPRINGFIELD, MA – AUGUST 8: Alonzo Mourning, inductee, leaves the podium after speaking during the 2014 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on August 8, 2014 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Alonzo Mourning Stirs the Pot in Interview with SLAM Online

0 comments by on 3/18/2015

Former Miami Heat great Alonzo Mourning recently did an interview with Adam Figman of SLAM Online that elicited some very interesting, and possibly controversial, opinions about former Heatle LeBron James and current Cleveland Cavalier Kevin Love. Here’s the Q & A portion that included a discussion on LeBron and the Miami Heat culture Pat Riley […]

DENVER, CO – MARCH 13: Interim head coach Melvin Hunt of the Denver Nuggets leads Jameer Nelson #28, Randy Foye #4, Jusuf Nurkic #23, Kenneth Faried #35 and Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center on March 13, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Warriors 114-103. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Crossover Clicks 3/18/15: Starring Melvin Hunt, Serge Ibaka and More

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Here is CC’s morning NBA daily reading recommendations. Enjoy.  “Adam Silver calls concerns on possible 2017 work stoppage ‘premature’” by Candace Buckner of the Indy Star. Analysis: Although it seems likelier by the day that the NBA is headed for a work stoppage in 2017, Adam Silver isn’t so sure and thinks those kinds of […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 27: Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers unveils the new Crazy Light Boost at the adidas BOOST Basketball Launch inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 27, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images for adidas)

Adidas Will Not Seek Contract Extension with NBA in 2017

0 comments by on 3/17/2015

After the 2017 NBA season, the 11-year, $400 million partnership between the No. 3 sports brand in the world and the NBA will be over as Adidas has announced they will not bid to continue to supply uniforms for the League once their contract expires. This is great news. While NBA franchise values have soared in recent […]

DENVER – JANUARY 08: Delonte West #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during warm ups prior to facing the Denver Nuggets during NBA action at Pepsi Center on January 8, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Cavaliers 99-97. 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 Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Former NBA guard Delonte West makes his second comeback in D-League

0 comments by on 3/13/2015

Former NBA guard Delonte West is trying to make his second come back and has signed with the D-League’s Texas Legends. The Legends announced Thursday that the veteran guard would be rejoining the team. Via ESPN: After one season with Dallas, West was waived in October 2012 after being suspended twice for conduct detrimental to the […]

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