According to Nick Friedell, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that forward Draymond Green will play Monday when the team takes on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Green had been sidelined with a toe injury ( one that flared up conviently right after the dustup with Kevin Durant)and had missed the previous ten contests.
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Monday morning the Chicago Bulls announced that Fred Hoiberg is no longer their head coach. Bulls Executive Vice President John Paxson released this statement regarding the decision: Decisions like this one are never easy to make, however I felt this was the right choice for our organization at this time. After a thorough evaluation, I elected to make this move with the overall development of our team in mind. As a team, I believe it is imperative that we make unfaltering strides in the right direction and build the right habits to…
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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Golden State Warriors starting center Damian Jones will reportedly have surgery this week on his torn left pectoral. Warriors center Damian Jones will undergo surgery to repair his torn left pectoral this week, league source tells ESPN. Jones will meet with a specialist in Chicago prior, and they'll have better idea after procedure if he can return late in playoffs — or if he's out for season. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 2, 2018 This is not the first time Jones has dealt with this injury,…
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Earlier today the Chicago Bulls announced that power forward Lauri Markkanen would make his season debut. It was uncertain that if Markkanen would start or come off the bench or if he’d start. The coaching staff also was undecided if there would be any minutes restriction implemented. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Bulls coach head Fred Hoiberg said that Markkanen will come off the bench. Fred Hoiberg said Lauri Markkanen will come off bench vs. Rockets. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 1, 2018 Johnson also added that…
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Although not how it was planned, Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen will make his season debut tonight against the Houston Rockets. A Tuesday return for Markkanen had been kicked around inside the Bulls’ organization. Last week head coach Fred Hoiberg said that Markkanen would need “at least a week” worth of work after being cleared for contact, however he has taken part in two contact practices and individual workout without any problems. Markkanen had this to say Friday night in Detroit: I feel good. I’ve got a couple practices in…
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Since two-time MVP has been absent from the Warriors lineup for the past ten games with a groin injury, it has been a very turbulent time in Golden State with a losing streak and the most infamous tiff of the nba season. He could be returning to help right the Warriors’ ship. Tuesday he was a full participant in the team’s practice and head coach Steve Kerr said Curry will return to action Saturday against the Detroit Pistons. Full Steve Kerr update on Steph Curry, who won’t play in Toronto,…
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According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski the Cleveland Cavaliers traded veteran sharpshooter to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Alec Burks and two future second-round picks. Korver had been averaging 6.8 points in 15.7 minutes per contest while shooting 46.3 percent from three-point range. He joins a Utah Jazz team that has the second-worst three point percentage in the NBA at 31.9 percent and is in need of his outside shooting. This will be Korver’s second run with the Jazz. He previously played with the club from the 2007-08 season until…
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It appears the now very strained relationship between J.R. Smith and the Cleveland Cavaliers will mercifully be put out of its misery. According to Joe Vardon, the guard will “no longer be actively” with the ballclub, as both side delve into his trade market. JR Smith will no longer be actively with the Cavs, a league source tells me. He is working with the team to trade him, and in the meantime will work out on his own — Joe Vardon (@joevardon) November 20, 2018 Vardon has stated the breakup…
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According to the New York Times’ Marc Stein free-agent center Joakim Noah and the Memphis Grizzlies are in “extensive discussions” about signing him to a contract. Noah Has been riddled with injuries over the past few seasons, only appearing in 82 games total ( including just seven in 2017-18) over the last few season. He was waived and stretched by the New York Knicks in October.
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The recent dust-up between Golden State Warriors’ stars Draymond Green and Kevin Durant has provided hope for the rest of the NBA. It gave other teams and their fanbases ( as well as sports media outlets something to talk about) a glimmer of encouragement that perhaps the end of the Warriors’ dynasty will come sooner than anticipated and not from defeat ,injuries, or even age but potentially from internal strife. Granted anyone who played sports at a competitive level above middle school knows that teammates getting into tifs is…
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