Tag: nba

Phoenix Suns owner threatens to move team to Seattle or Las Vegas

Brandon King

As reported by Laurie Roberts , Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is threatening city officials with relocating the ballclub to Seattle or Las Vegas. The threat came after Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams and councilwomen Laura Pastor and Debra Star asked to postpone a Wednesday vote on a $150 million contribution to renovating Talking Stick Arena because the vote wouldn’t have passed if held that day. Jason Rowley, the Suns President and CEO issued the following statement  via ArizonaSports.com reiterating the franchise’s desire to remain in Phoenix: We have learned that a…

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Tristran Thompson out two to four weeks with sprained foot

Brandon King

It looks like Kevin Love is not the only key player to be out with an injury.  Thompson left in the third quarter of the team’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks after he landed on the foot of Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon.  According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s report, Thompson suffered a strained foot and is expected to miss 2 to 4 weeks.  Thompson doesn’t seemed too worried about the injury. “They didn’t chop my foot off so I’ll be fine,” Thompson said after the game on Monday night. “It’s a…

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Draymond Green to return to Warriors lineup Monday

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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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Warriors’ Jones could miss season with pectoral injury

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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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Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry will return on Saturday vs. Pistons

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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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Tyronn Lue issues statement after being let go by Cavaliers

Brandon King

Starting the season with six losses in six games is not the way the Cavaliers envisioned starting their season, even in the post Leboncalypse era. Even though the team is bringing back 11 players from last year’s roster, without the confines of the LeBron James system, the roles on the team are vastly different and there will be an adjustment period. However, that does not excuse the atrocious defense the Cavaliers have played this season; they are currently dead last in defensive rating with a 120.1. Although six games does…

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Report: Cavaliers fire Tyronne Lue

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After coming out of the gates on fire with a 0-6 start, the Cleveland Cavaliers have broken off head coach Tyronn Lue, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.   The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to fire head coach Ty Lue, per league sources. @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 28, 2018   Lue assumed the Cavaliers head coaching role after David Blatt was let go halfway through the 2015-16 season, despite having the top record in the conference at the time. Lue would “coach” Lebron James and the Cavs…

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NBA announces three rules changes for upcoming season

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According to a press release from the NBA office, the league’s Board of Governors unanimously voted to pass three rule changes for the upcoming season.     The NBA Board of Governors today unanimously approved rules changes in advance of the 2018-19 season. This includes a simplification of the clear path foul rule. To view examples of the clear path foul rule simplification, see the video below. pic.twitter.com/HQjJCqK5rv — NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) September 21, 2018     Shot Clock Reset – The shot clock will reset to 14 seconds in…

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NBA relaxes sneaker color restrictions for upcoming season

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ESPN’s Nick DePaula has reported that league sources have confirmed that for the first time in NBA history, players will be allowed to wear sneakers of any color of their choice any time this coming season. The move is apparently part of the league’s continual effort to allow its players to be more expressive on the court ( as long as it doesn’t involve showing legitimate emotion I’m sure). This is certainly a far cry from the NBA’S previous footwear restrictions. Historically, the sneakers had to be 51% white or…

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Trae Young signs with Adidas

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Adidas added to its roster of endorsers with the signing of Trae Young. The former Oklahoma stat and likely top-ten NBA draft picked announced earlier today of his deal with the Three Stripes. Trae Young has signed a multi-year footwear & apparel endorsement deal with Adidas. pic.twitter.com/fouNlLwqHi — Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) June 19, 2018 Adidas increases it’s basketball profile with this signing. Specific terms of the deal are not known at this time.

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