This recent Derrick Rose knee injury was initially said to be the least major of he his three knee woes. To that end, Rose underwent successful surgery and should be out just 4-6 weeks. He’s expected back for the playoffs. Bulls point guard Derrick Rose underwent surgery Friday on the torn medial meniscus in his [...]
February 27, 2015
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The NBA today lost a piece of their history. Hall of Famer Earl Lloyd passed away at the age of 86. Lloyd was the first black player to play in the NBA, starting the 1950–51 NBA season. Three other African Americans played that year as well, but didn’t start until later on that season. Lloyd, [...]
February 27, 2015
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On Thursday night, LeBron James was simply unstoppable in the Cavs 110-99 victory over the league leading Warriors. Stephen Curry and company couldn’t handle the best player on the planet, as they were handed their eleventh loss of the season. James exploded for a season-high 42 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while also outscoring both [...]
February 27, 2015
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When George Karl took over for for Tyrone Corbin as Kings head coach, he also assumed some personnel responsibilities as well. Karl was the coach of the Nuggets team that won 57 games a few years ago, and he’s apparently very fond of the floor general of that team: Ty Lawson. Karl is reportedly willing [...]
February 26, 2015
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If you need any indication as to the advancement of modern medicine, Paul George is set to return to practice for the Pacers. When he initially went down with that compound fracture, it was said that he broke his leg in the “right place,” making a return this year possible. He may be back on [...]
February 26, 2015
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Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo didn’t play in Wendesday night’s victory over the Chicago Bulls due to a lingering knee injury, but he made a massive impact off the court. According to his Instagram, Biyombo was walking around Chicago, Illinois, last night and noticed a homeless man sleeping outside. Good morning people! Was Bless last [...]
February 26, 2015
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After being away from the sidelines for the better part of a year, TNT sidelines report Craig Sager will make his much anticipated return next week. Sager has been out battling leukemia and is healthy enough to return. His first interaction with Pop will be epic, we guarantee. [tweet https://twitter.com/CraigSagerJr/status/570708327459639296] [...]
February 26, 2015
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Sometimes the basketball gods are cruel. This is one of those times. After surviving nearly 75 percent of the season, Derrick Rose has gone down. Again. He needs surgery to either repair or remove a torn meniscus in his right knee. Given that this is the second time he’s suffered the exact same injury on [...]
February 26, 2015
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Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard—Jordan Clarkson—went loose on Wednesday night against the Jazz, as he ended the night with a career high of 22 points, which helped his team pull out a rare road victory with a score of 100-97. And late in the second quarter, Clarkson gave the crowd one hell of a [...]
February 26, 2015
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On Wednesday night, the Miami Heat were able to steal one on the road against the Magic with a thrilling 93-90 overtime victory. Luol Deng led the way for them with 21 points, and Dwyane Wade pitching in 18 points. However, this win wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the Magic, who squandered [...]
February 26, 2015
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