According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the San Antonio Spurs and center Pau Gasol have agreed on a buyout. Gasol is eligible for the playoffs for his next team. Injuries have limited the former All-Star to just 27 games this year,and only 6 starts. Gasol is averaging just 4.2 points and 4.7 rebounds in only 12.2 minutes per game. If healthy, he can be beneficial to a playoff team with his scoring and passing ability.
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When the Golden State Warriors look to get back to their winning tonight against the Orlando Magic, they’ll have to have to do so without Kevin Durant. According to the team, Durant will be held out of the contest for rest. That won’t be the only key component the team won’t be missing. According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Andre Iguodala will s also be out due to illness.
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According to the team, Boston Celtics backup point guard Terry Rozier is out for the team’s game tonight against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left knee soreness. Big man Aron Baynes is also ruled out for the Blazers game with a left foot contusion.
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Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Jeff Teague will be out for the team’s game tonight against the Sacramento Kings due to left knee soreness.
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Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the team’s game tonight against the Chicago Bulls due to soreness in his right knee, according to Bucks’ beat reporter Matt Velazquez. Point guard George Hill ( left groin strain), and rookie shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo ( right heel bursitis) will also be no-goes for tonight’s contest.
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ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that Houston Rockets center Clint Capela has returned and, barring any setbacks, will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Capela has not played since January 13 , versus the Orlando Magic, after suffering an injury to his right thumb that required surgery to repair ligament damage. The team 9-6 during his absence. His return comes at a great time for Houston, as the 17.6 points per game can help ease some of the considerable offensive load James Harden has been carrying over the last…
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not be on the court when the team returns to post All-Star action Thursday against the Miami Heat. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the team announced that Embiid experienced soreness in his left knee that led to him getting an MRI, which fortunately revealed no structural damage. Embiid will be re-evaluated in a week and he will undergo physical therapy and load management ( whatever that means). Anytime Embiid has to miss a game there is always cause for concern, given his previous injury…
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As the years roll on the NBA’s annual mid season celebration of greatness known as All-Star weekend has become just as much about what the players wear on the court than the on court activities themselves. This year was no different. Here is the complete oncourt sneaker lineup from the 2019 NBA All-Star game. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nike Zoom Kobe IV Protro Stephen Curry, Under Armour Curry 6 Joel Embiid, Under Armour Anatomix Spawn Low Paul George, Nike PG3 “All Star” Blake Griffin, Jordan Super.Fly MVP Kyle Lowry, Adidas Marquee Boost…
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Saturday the Oklahoma City Thunder waived guard Alex Abrines, ending his three year tenure with the ballclub. Abrines and the team agreed to mutually part ways so he could more fully devote his time and attention to a personal matter that had caused him to miss 19 of the last 22 games. Head coach Billy Donovan had this to say about Abrines and injured wing Andre Roberson before the team’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday: “Obviously Alex has dealt with some personal issues and matters, and you just…
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Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play tonight in the team’s game against the Orlando Magic due to right knee soreness, according to team officials. Newly-acquired power forward, Nikola Mirotic is also listed a doubtful for tonight’s game with a calf strain.
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