Miami Heat C Chris Bosh (abdomen) is officially listed as day-to-day, but the Heat remain hopeful that he can play in Game 5. Bosh apparently told the Heat he was ready to play “10 days ago,” but the team wisely held…
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Chris Bosh is finally listed as day-to-day
OKC will go ‘BIG’ Tuesday night
Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Scott Brooks said he sees Serge Ibaka playing “his normal minutes” in Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Spurs. Brooks has come under heavy fire after Ibaka sat for the final 16:01 and saw just 22 minutes in…
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Lebron James leads Heat to easy win in game 1
Miami Heat F/G LeBron James scored 32 points on 13-of-22 shooting with 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and three blocks as the Heat cruised to a 93-79 win over the Celtics in Game 1 on Monday. The Celtics had no…
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Miami Heat lose Chris Bosh indefinitely
Miami Heat C Chris Bosh had an MRI Monday which revealed a strained abdominal muscle and he is officially listed as “out indefinitely.” It’s a little surprising that the Heat didn’t refer to Bosh as “day-to-day.” By saying he’s out indefinitely,…
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Kobe Bryant drops 31 in losing effort
Los Angeles Lakers F/G Kobe Bryant played through the flu and hit 13-of-23 shots for 31 points to go along with two rebounds, four assists, a steal and a 3-pointer as the Lakers were blown out by the Nuggets, 113-96…
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Ty Lawson leads the Nuggets to victory, ties series with L.A.
Denver Nuggets PG Ty Lawson hit 13-of-18 shots and five 3-pointers for 32 points, five rebounds, six assists and a block in Thursday’s blowout 113-96 win over the Lakers, as the Nuggets evened their first-round series with the Lakers at…
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Blake Griffin will be a game-time decision Friday
Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin’s injured left knee showed no structural damage on Thursday when the MRI results were released. This is great news in general, and both Griffin and Chris Paul (groin) are game-time decisions for Friday’s Game 6…
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James Harden named NBA’s sixth man of the year
Oklahoma City Thunder G/F James Harden has been named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year, according to the Oklahoman. Harden led all bench players with a career-high 16.8 points per game while also racking up 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.8…
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Blake Griffin expects to play Friday
Los Angeles Clippers F Blake Griffin (knee) will have an MRI Thursday and Chris Paul (groin) will also be “evaluated.” For what it’s worth, both players said with confidence that they will play in Friday’s Game 6 against the Grizzlies. Griffin’s…
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Paul Pierce says he’ll play through the pain of a sprained MCL
Boston Celtics F Paul Pierce (knee) will play in Thursday’s Game 6 against the Hawks. Although Pierce sprained an MCL in Game 5, there was never any real doubt here. He participated in the morning shootaround and we’d expect a full…
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LeBron James leads heat over Knicks
Miami Heat F LeBron James packed the stat sheet with 29 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, two steals, a block and two 3-pointers on 7-of-16 shooting as the Heat beat the Knicks 106-94 to close out the series 4-1 on…
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Luol Deng despite injury helps Bulls win
Chicago Bulls F Luol Deng played 43 minutes, despite his sore wrist, and hit 10-of-19 shots and four 3-pointers on his way to 24 points, eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks in Tuesday’s 77-69 must-win over the Sixers, when…
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Darren Collison pushes Pacers past Knicks
Indiana Pacers’ G Darren Collison came off the bench and hit 9-of-10 shots and a 3-pointer on his way to 19 points, six assists and three steals as the Pacers pulled away late from the Magic for a 105-87 win…
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Metta World Peace suspended for seven games
Los Angeles Lakers F Metta World Peace has been suspended seven games for his violent elbow to the head of James Harden on Sunday. That means he’ll not only miss the Lakers’ season finale on Thursday, but the first six games…
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Kobe Bryant says he’ll return before playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers G/F Kobe Bryant (shin) said Sunday that he will “definitely” be back “well before the playoffs.” Kobe missed his fifth straight game Sunday, but he has no plans to shut it down in order to get ready for…
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LaMarcus Aldridge out for season with hip injury
Portland Trail Blazers big man LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the remainder of the season after an MRI revealed a labral tear in his right hip. The sixth year journey man has had hip issues since his days at the University…
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Kevin Love is done for at least the week
Minnesota Timberwolves C Kevin Love has been diagnosed with both a minor concussion as well as a neck strain, and he will stay at a Denver-area hospital overnight for precautionary reasons.The Timberwolves have two games left this week, and Love’s…
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Jarrett Jack will be sidelined for the rest of the season
New Orleans Hornets G Jarrett Jack will miss the rest of the season due to a stress fracture in his right foot. Jack tried to fight through the pain, but there’s not much motivation with the Hornets at 15-41. His breakout…
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Mavericks part ways with Lamar Odom
Dallas Mavericks PF Lamar Odom and the Mavericks organization have reached an agreement that will render him inactive for the rest of the season. And with that, the drama that was Odom’s 2011-12 season ends with an ugly thud. Last seasons’s…
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Derrick Rose is expected to finally practice Wednesday
Chicago Bulls G Derrick Rose is expected to finally practice on Wednesday. Rose didn’t take any contact on Tuesday, but did increase his workout. Barring a setback, it’s reasonable that he could return at some point this week.
Andrew Bynum won’t miss much time
Los Angeles Lakers Coach Mike Brown said he doesn’t think C Andrew Bynum (ankle) will be out “long-term.” X-rays on Bynum’s sprained left ankle were negative and he limped out of the arena Sunday without the aid of crutches, a boot…
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Amare Stoudemire avoids surgery, out 2-4 weeks
New York Knicks C Amare Stoudemire will avoid surgery to aid is ailing back but will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks while he receives treatment. Fantasy owners should strongly consider moving on from Amare with only 16 games left in…
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Kevin Love posts another big game in victory
Minnesota Timberwolves C Love followed up his 51-point game with 30 points and 21 rebounds to lead the wolves to a 117-100 victory over the Nuggets on Sunday.
Golden State finds a late season star in Klay Thompson
Golden State Warriors G Klay Thompson continued his late-season surge on Saturday, setting a new career-high with 31 points in a wild win over the Kings. Thompson made 10-of-20 FGs (missing his final seven attempts), 4-of-9 three-pointers, and 7-of-7 FTs.
Chicago Bulls’ G Derrick Rose remains out with injury
Chicago Bulls G Derrick Rose (groin) will not play again on Wednesday against the Raptors and has still not yet started running with the injury. The fact that he hasn’t started running yet indicates that Rose never had a realistic chance…
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Denver Nuggets will be without Danilo Gallinari for a long period
Denver Nuggets F Danilo Gallinari (broken thumb) is uncertain when he can return. Gallinari won’t play Wednesday and said this Monday night. “I don’t know how long it’s going to be. It’s not going to be short. It’s a fracture. The…
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Gilbert Arenas signed to Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies have signed G Gilbert Arenas to a one-year contract. Arenas will play out the year under veteran’s minimum salary, roughly $300,000. Arenas has not been on the court since the 2010 NBA season.
Jose Calderon returns to action Tuesday
Toronto Raptors G Jose Calderon (ankle) will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Knicks. Calderon was expected to return on Tuesday but this makes it official. He’ll resume his starting role ahead of Jerryd Bayless and returns to averages…
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Stephen Jackson is back in San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs have acquired G/F Stephen Jackson in exchange for Richard Jefferson and a conditional first-round draft pick. Jackson played for the Spurs from 2003-2009 and head coach Greg Popovich is thrilled to have him back.
Andrew Bogut and Monta Ellis involved in five-player trade
Milwaukee Bucks have sent big man Andrew Bogut to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for G Monta Ellis. The trade also sent Stephen Jackson back to the Warriors, while the Bucks received Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown.
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