Former NBA star Gordon arrested on robbery charges
Former NBA player Ben Gordon was arrested on a felony robbery charge in Los Angeles, the latest in a string of incidents over the past few months. Gordon, 34, allegedly punched the manager …
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Clippers’ Griffin to miss ‘up to eight weeks’
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin has a sprained left knee ligament that could see him sidelined for up to eight weeks, the NBA team said Tuesday. Griffin was hurt in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ 120-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
Derrick Rose has reportedly left his team, “evaluating future in basketball”
It has been quite some time since Derrick Rose was a top-tier NBA player but the former MVP seemingly carved out a role as a second-unit offensive creator on the Eastern Conference favorite Cleveland Cavaliers.
As only Israeli in NBA, Omri Casspi tries to be ‘best ambassador’ he can
By Jon Marks PHILADELPHIA — A new team, new city, new culture — and best of all, a new baby. Life couldn’t be much better these days for Omri Casspi, the only native Israeli currently playing in the National Basketball Association.
NBA veteran David Lee retires at 34
Two-time All-Star David Lee announced his retirement on Sunday after 12 NBA seasons. The 34-year-old forward made the announcement on his Instagram page. Lee got engaged to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki earlier this month.
Controversial NBA rule could be nearing resolution
Controversial NBA rule could be nearing resolution The NBA appears to be moving forward with talks in ending the controversial ‘one-and-done’ rule, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. NBA commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA executive director Michele Roberts met on Thursday with the new Commission on College Basketball to discuss various issues facing the Basketball […]
NBA: Irving suffers minor facial fracture
Boston’s Kyrie Irving has been diagnosed with a facial fracture and could miss Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, where the Celtics will be seeking to win their 12th straight game. … fracture to Irving is just the latest health problem for the Celtics, who are one of the hottest teams in the NBA despite […]
Trade destinations reportedly emerge for former NBA No. 3 overall pick Okafor
Two teams have emerged as potential trade destinations for Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor, according to David Aldridge of NBA.com. Okafor told reporters last week that he requested either a trade or buyout from the 76ers, but added that team president Bryan Colangelo denied a buyout because the team wouldn’t be able to recoup assets […]
Oladipo lifts Pacers to win over Spurs
INDIANAPOLIS — Victor Oladipo scored 23 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer, to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 97-94 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points lead San Antonio, which lost its second game in a row.
Sixers rookie Fultz to miss three games
Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz will miss the next three games due to discomfort in his right shoulder, the team announced Wednesday. Fultz, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 draft, will miss Wednesday’s home game against Houston as well as road contests versus the Dallas Mavericks (Saturday) and Rockets (Monday).