Tag: nba

Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague both out for tonight’s game

Brandon King

Derrick Rose has enjoyed a basketball rebirth, much to the delight of the NBA world. He has averaged 18.6 points and 4.7 assists per game and has looked , at times, like the DRose we fondly remember. Anytime he has had to miss a game this season, a collective breath is held as there is always the worry that once again Rose’s health has let him down. He has to leave the Timberwolves’ last game against the Lakers with an ankle injury and he will miss the club’s game tonight…

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Andre Drummond to play against Mavericks

Brandon King

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond will play and get the start tonight tonight in the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. He was placed in concussion protocol shortly thereafter, which he cleared on Thursday. Drummond is pulling in a league-leading 14.9 rebounds per game to go along with 16.3 points. Drummond had missed the two previous games for a concussion that was apparently suffered when he was inadvertently struck in the nose by the Miami Heat’s James Johnson in their game last Friday. He left that game and did not…

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Gordon Hayward to miss game tonight against Hawks

Brandon King

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward will miss the team’s game tonight against the Atlanta Hawks for what’s being termed “personal reasons.” NBC Sports Boston Chris Forsberg reports that Hayward is not in Atlanta with the team. He has remained in Boston, as he and his wife are expecting their third daughter.  Congratulations to the Hayward clan and we hope for you another healthy and happy addition to your family. 

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Why NBA people whose thoughts, actions and decisions mean something are looking at the NBL

Brandon King

This is an interesting read from Liam Santamaria on how more NBA team eyes are starting to focus on the NBL. Written for nbl.com.au by Liam Santamaria The NBL’s reputation as a breeding ground for NBA talent continues to grow, with more NBA coaches, agents, analysts and scouts than ever viewing the league as a legitimate development pathway. It’s a reputation that has skyrocketed over recent years thanks to a combination of factors, including the increased visibility of the league, the NBLxNBA initiative and the success of young players developing…

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Dion Waiters fined for comments about playing time

Brandon King

Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters was fined an undisclosed amount following his comments about his playing time following the team’s game in Milwaukee against the Bucks. “ F— patience! I want to play. I’ve been patient long enough. What do I got to be patient for? Come on man. I’ve been patient. I think everybody knows that it’s time. What are we waiting for? If I’m out there, play me.” Waiters is only in the seventh game after returning from an ankle injury that kept him out of action for…

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Rockets’ center Clint Capela out 4-6 weeks with a thumb injury

Brandon King

The injury bug just kicked the Rockets in the keister once again. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Houston Rockets center Clint Capela will miss be out four to six weeks. Capela suffered the injury in the third quarter of the team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Saturday. He did not miss any game time , however an MRI reveled there was ligament damage. The Rockets’ center had this to say about the injury postgame: As I was going up for the lob, I got hit in the hand. We’re…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo out vs Wizards due to Hip and Quad Injuries

Brandon King

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the team’s game Friday against the Washington Wizards. The Journal-Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez reports that Antetokounmpo was listed on the NBA’s injury report with a left hip contusion and right quad soreness. Velazquez adds that Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said that an injury that has been lingering for a couple of games will keep Giannis out of the game. Although the Bucks will miss the 26.6 points, 12.8 rebounds and 6.0 assist that Antetokounmpo provides, Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon , Eric Bledsoe and…

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The coverage of the James Harden scoring “tear” celebrates “Heroball”

Brandon King

It seems that the fervor over the run of these games of such prolific scoring caused the focus to be laid on the numbers solely and not to take into account the circumstances under which they occurred. Call me crazy but efficiency matters. Over the course of these twelve games, Harden has only shot 50% or better 3 times and only better than 45% once. The rest of the games saw Harden connect with 43% or less of his shot attempts, including two clunkers of 7-23 and 12-34 respectively. I realize…

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