Two days after being fined for criticizing the refs, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was ejected from the game early in the first quarter. Gobert, upset over getting a second foul in the first quarter, smacked a bottle off the scorer’s table. He was then called for a technical foul but continued to yell at [...]
December 7, 2018
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The Philadelphia 76ers’ are apparently not happy with the way Markelle Fultz’s agent Raymond Brothers handled Tuesday’s announcement that the point guard has thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). According to sources, Brothers told ESPN before the 76ers were even notified. Here is what ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski had to say when he first tweeted the news on [...]
December 5, 2018
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It looks like Trevor Ariza may not finish the season with the Phoenix Suns. According to the New York Times, teams are under the impression that Phoenix is open to listening to offers for the 33 year old forward. Ariza is not eligible to be traded until December 15th and is currently under contract with [...]
December 5, 2018
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Rumors
After undergoing a physical, the Memphis Grizzlies have signed Joakim Noah to a one-year prorated deal worth $1.7 million. Noah, who most recently played for the New York Knicks, appeared in seven games last season before having a falling out with then-coach Jeff Hornacek. He also missed extended time over the last three years with [...]
December 4, 2018
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On Monday morning, before 9am, the Chicago Bulls fired head coach Fred Hoiberg and named associate head coach Jim Boylen as his replacement. According to ESPN, Boylen is taking over as head coach NOT as the interim coach. “Decisions like this one are never easy to make, however I felt this was the right choice [...]
December 3, 2018
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Russell Westbrook had an amazing game against the Cavs and is now tied for third place on the NBA list for triple-doubles with 23 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists. Westbrook recorded his second consecutive triple-double and his third of the season making it the 107th of his career, matching Jason Kidd and trailing only [...]
November 29, 2018
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded guard Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz for Alec Burks and two future second-round picks. Cleveland had actively been shopping Korver this season and there had been significant interest from multiple contenders. But now that the trade is taking place there are many Cavs players that are “upset” by the [...]
November 29, 2018
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LA Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball sprained his left ankle Tuesday night against Denver Nuggets, but he insists he will be ready to play against Indiana on Thursday. He injured himself early in the third quarter and coach Luke Walton said he sprained his “left ankle pretty good” after stepping over Monte Morris in the [...]
November 28, 2018
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Warriors star Stephen Curry appears to be uninjured after being involved in a three-car crash Friday. Dashcam video obtained by TMZ shows the crash that took place on Highway 24 in Oakland. The video is from the dash camera of a driver traveling the opposite direction in Oakland. A California Highway Patrol said Curry was [...]
November 27, 2018
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Offbeat
Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins’ season debut may be coming soon. According to sources, Cousins hopes to return to the floor sometime after Christmas. [tweet https://twitter.com/loganmmurdock/status/1067149687570878465] Cousins has not played since he tore his Achilles in January with the Pelicans. He signed a one-year deal with the Warriors this summer. He was hoping to [...]
November 27, 2018
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