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• Pistons to consider Derrick Rose in free agency?
Point guard will be an area of focus for the Pistons in free agency this summer, as backups Ish Smith and Jose Calderon are set to hit the open market. And a source with first-hand knowledge of the team’s thinking tells Vince Ellis of The Detroit Free Press that Derrick Rose is one potential target who will be “a subject of debate” within the front office. Rose is unlikely to have to settle for th...2019
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• Pistons’ Ish Smith suffers adductor tear
Pistons guard Ish Smith has suffered a right adductor muscle tear, the team announced Friday in a press release. Smith will be sidelined for at least the next two weeks, at which point he’ll be re-evaluated, according to the Pistons. Smith sustained the injury during Wednesday’s game against the Bucks. While he initially stayed on the court after the injury occurred, he came out of the game a few ...2018
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• Cavaliers notes; Hill, Love, Hood, Korver
The Cavaliers still aren’t sure if George Hill will be available for tonight’s Game 5, according to Colton Jones of AmicoHoops. Hill sat out Sunday’s game with severe back spasms, even though he had four injections in an attempt to play.Coach Tyronn Lue said Hill was able to do “some shooting” during Tuesday’s practice and will be reinserted into the starting lineup if he is able to go tonight. If...2018
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• Central notes: Revisiting the Isaiah Thomas trade; Robin Lopez fined
Jose Calderon has become the Swiss army knife of players for the Cavaliers. As the team has dealt with injuries and inconsistency, Calderon has provided a spark in the lineup, on the bench, or any role he’s asked to fill, per USA TODAY Sports.The 36-year-old has appeared in 53 games for the Cavaliers, starting 30 of them. His numbers are modest as he’s averaging 4.2 PPG 2.1 APG and 1.4 RPG in less...2018
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• Grading the deal: Isaiah Thomas traded by Cavs to Lakers
In a move that will have ramifications long beyond the 2018 trade deadline, the Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and their own first round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr.The Cavaliers have struggled all year long, well below the level of expectations set for them. They’ve defended poorly and had troubles incorporating several new p...2018
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• Cavaliers, Warriors have changed since Finals
Only six months have passed since Golden State defeated Cleveland in the NBA Finals, but both teams will have a different look when they square off today, writes Tim Kawakami of The Athletic.In a preview of the game, Kawakami examines the changes both teams have undergone since June. The most obvious differences involve the Cavaliers, who were radically altered by the trade of Kyrie Irving to the ...2017
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• Jose Calderon earned over $400K in two hours with Warriors
Thursday was a pretty good day for Jose Calderon, who made more money in two hours than some people make in a decade.Calderon was signed by the Warriors, but was waived shortly after when the team signed Matt Barnes to deal with the Kevin Durant injury.Still, Calderon got a jersey out of it, and a $415K check. Not bad for a day’s (not even) work. Meanwhile, the rest of us have to get back to work....2017
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• Warriors To Sign Matt Barnes, Waive Jose Calderon
The Warriors signed Matt Barnes through the remainder of the season following Kevin Durant's injury.
The post Warriors To Sign Matt Barnes, Waive Jose Calderon appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
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• Friday NBA Roundup: Warriors' Struggles vs. Elites Are Impossible to Ignore
2017
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• NBA's New CBA May Help Lakers Keep Young Talent, Hurt Chances of Acquiring Star
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