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• Bucks unleash massive George Hill update ahead of Celtics Game 3
The Milwaukee Bucks are tied 1-1 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against Boston Celtics. Ahead of Game 3, the team released the latest injury update on George Hill. The point guard is now listed as “probable” for the 3:30 afternoon game in Milwaukee. Celtics reporter Keith Smith tweeted the news Saturday morning, less than […]
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• Robert Williams’ return vs. Nets gets bucket of cold water thrown on it
Boston Celtics Head Coach Ime Udoka provided an update to the likelihood of big man Robert Williams returning from injury via Celtics Blog’s Keith Smith. He’s progressing nicely, coming along. But we’re prepared to play a series without him. If we get a surprise and he’s back early, that would be nice. But we’re prepared […]
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• Celtics star Jaylen Brown takes important step in return from injury
Boston Celtics star shooting guard Jaylen Brown may be back on the court sooner rather than later. NBA reporter Keith Smith tweeted positive news regarding the status of Brown’s recent hamstring injury. Robert Williams is out tonight, but he met with the media at shootaround. That's a sign his injury isn't a long-term or serious […]
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• Raptors star Kyle Lowry gets pulled out of Bucks game with an injury
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry was yanked out of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks with an apparent ankle injury. It was later revealed that the 34-year-old veteran will be unable to return and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest. This report comes via Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports: […]
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• Warriors’ future plans with former lottery pick Dragan Bender, revealed
According to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, “teams have their eyes” on Dragan Bender as an “early free-agent addition” for the 2020-21 season, with the Golden State Warriors showing interest in keeping him. Bender, one of the biggest busts in recent memory, played decent for the Warriors before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. He […]
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• Chris Clemons Back With Rockets On Training Camp Deal
Houston has converted Chris Clemons’ original deal to a two-way contract, ended that contract, and re-signed him to a standard deal that includes both Exhibit 9 and 10, as Keith Smith of Yahoo! Sports relays. As we recently detailed, Exhibit 9 on a contract reduces the team’s liability in case of injury. Teams can only […]
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• Kenneth Faried anticipated move to Houston Rockets
On January 16, Kenneth Faried — who had appeared in just 12 games and averaged fewer than 10 MPG for the Nets at that point — noticed something about Brooklyn’s opponent that night. As Zach Lowe of ESPN.com writes, the injury-plagued Rockets were starting P.J. Tucker at center while Faried once again got a DNP-CD for the Nets. “(I remember thinking), ‘They are not even playing a big!' Faried said ...2019
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• Celtics contemplate next move to fill roster spot
Despite a report that surfaced last night, the Celtics may be having second thoughts about signing veteran center Greg Monroe to a 10-day contract, tweets Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports. Aron Baynes‘ ankle injury may not be as serious as originally thought, which would reduce the need to add another center. Coach Brad Stevens said Baynes, who was diagnosed with a Grade 2 sprain on Wednesday, may be a...2019
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• Thunder pursuing backup big man?
The Thunder, who are currently without center Nerlens Noel, are “actively pursuing” backup big men, Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports hears (Twitter link). As Smith notes, Oklahoma City is averse to taking on much – if any – money due to luxury tax concerns. Currently, the team’s tax bill projects to be easily the highest in the NBA. Still, the Thunder feel they need at least one more big man to their r...2019
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• Report: Interest around NBA in Jeremy Lin picking up
It sounds like interest around the NBA in Hawks point guard Jeremy Lin is picking up, according to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). After missing most of the last two seasons in Brooklyn due to injuries, Lin is averaging 10.9 PPG and 3.6 APG with an efficient .502/.380/.821 in the final year of his contract. Lin’s salary is fairly sizable ($13.77M), but given the lack of clear-cut selle...2019