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• Warriors’ Stephen Curry Plans To Return vs. LakersGolden State Warriors star Stephen Curry told NBA reporter Mark Medina that he plans to play against the Los Angeles Lakers tomorrow (3/16). Curry has missed the Warriors’ last three games with a right ankle injury. Will Steph Curry play tomorrow vs the Lakers? Steph: “That’s the plan.” Warriors medical staff will formally evaluate him […] The post Warriors’ Stephen C...2024Continue with Golden State Warriors -
• Kobe Bryant statue unveiling: How the Lakers both celebrated and mourned KobeBy Mark Medina Lakers luminaries, family members, and season-ticket holders all congregated outside Crypto.com Arena to marvel at the first of Kobe Bryant’s three statues. With Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, dying tragically in a helicopter crash just over four years ago, however, none of Bryant’s entertaining highlight reels, inspiring speeches, or his 19-foot-high, 4,000-pound bron...2024Check it out Kobe Bryant -
• Mavericks Notes: Exum, Doncic, Lively, Kleber, Green
Dante Exum credits pre-draft advice he received from Kobe Bryant for helping him withstand the many challenges of his career, writes Mark Medina of Sportskeeda. Exum’s NBA path was derailed by numerous injuries and he spent two seasons playing in Europe before signing with the Mavericks this summer. “There will be a lot of distractions […]...2023See more articles Dante Exum
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• Warriors Notes: Thompson, Santos, Staudt
Former NBA player Mychal Thompson says his son, Klay Thompson, is in great shape ahead of the 2023/24 season, he tells Mark Medina of Sportskeeda. “He’ll be back hungrier than ever,” Mychal said of Klay. “He’s two years removed from his serious injuries. He’s been working out like crazy. He looks good, lean and ready […]...2023Visit the page Mychal Thompson
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• Clippers Notes: PG, Kawhi, Future, Westbrook
Despite a disappointing first-round playoff exit that saw Paul George (right knee sprain) and Kawhi Leonard (torn right meniscus) sidelined with injuries, the Clippers remain committed to their star duo, a person with knowledge of the situation tells Mark Medina of Sportsnaut.com. As Medina writes, both players have missed significant time due to injuries since […]...2023Check it out Paul George
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• West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Dillon Brooks, Suns
Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue has not ruled out forward Kawhi Leonard for Game 5 of the playoff series vs. the Suns, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Leonard did not practice Monday, though, and instead was getting more treatment for his sprained knee, Lue said (via Mark Medina). He has missed each of the past two […] The post West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Grizzlies, Dillon Brooks, Suns appear...2023Continue with West Notes
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron, AD, Russell, Bamba, Offseason
Lakers stars LeBron James (right foot soreness) and Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury) are both active for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, tweets Mark Medina of NBA.com. Both players had previously been considered game-time decisions, per Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). As Dave McMenamin of ESPN writes, the status of the team’s […]...2023Check it out LeBron James
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• Pelicans star Brandon Ingram’s timetable for return after finger surgery, revealed
The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Friday that star forward Brandon Ingram has just undergone surgery on one of his fingers and he’ll be on the shelf for 6-8 weeks. Via Mark Medina: The New Orleans Pelicans announced that Brandon Ingram had surgery on Tuesday to treat his right fifth finger. Pelicans estimated that Ingram's […] The post Pelicans star Brandon Ingram’s timet...2022Continue with Brandon Ingram
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• Gordon Hayward speaks out on his first game back after ankle injury
Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward played his first game after being on the sidelines in over a month. Despite the long layoff, Hayward made a positive impact for the Celtics in their 117-106 Game 3 win over the Miami Heat. The 30-year old admitted (via Mark Medina of USA Today) that he felt gassed after […] The post Gordon Hayward speaks out on his first game back after ankle injury appe...2020Click for news about Gordon Hayward
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• Lakers star Anthony Davis plans to play vs. Clippers as eye injury improves
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis vowed to be ready to take the court for his team’s restart opener against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday, according to Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports. Davis sustained an eye injury recently and was seen around in practice, but didn’t take part until Wednesday, noting his “eye […] The post Lakers star Anthony Davis plans to play vs. ...2020Read about Anthony Davis
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• Nuggets complete 14-day quarantine after staffer tested positive for COVID-19
The Nuggets have completed their 14-day quarantine, Mark Medina of USA Today tweets. The team released a statement on March 19 that an undisclosed member of the organization tested positive for COVID-19. That person is now considered “symptom free,” Medina adds. We have more on the Nuggets: Rookie forward Michael Porter Jr. said the suspension of play has allowed his right ankle to fully heal, Mik...2020Visit the page Michael Porter
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• Multiple NBA teams commit to paying arena workers during hiatus
Some of the first comments Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made on Wednesday night after the NBA announced that it had suspended the 2019-20 season were focused on the team’s part-time, seasonal,and hourly employees, such as security guards and concession workers at the American Airlines Center. Cuban made it clear that the Mavs plan to take care of those employees. “I reached out to the folks at the a...2020See more Mark Cuban
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• Splash Brothers supporting weakened Warriors
Despite injuries draining the Warriors’ chances of competing for a title this season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have done their best to keep an uplifting atmosphere the franchise has generated in recent years, writes Mark Medina of USA Today. Curry last played on Oct. 30 and is expected to miss several more weeks due to a broken left hand, with Thompson still likely to miss the rest of seaso...2020Read about Stephen Curry
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• Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry has 'a long way to go'
Stephen Curry is traveling with the Warriors for the first time this season, but his timeline for a possible return hasn’t changed, writes Mark Medina of USA Today. Curry, who has missed 35 games with a fractured hand that required surgery, will be re-evaluated February 1. That means Golden State will play at least 10 more games without the two-time MVP. “There is a long way to go for him to heal ...2020See also Steve Kerr
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• Pau Gasol to join Blazers’ coaching staff
After being waived last month by the Trail Blazers, Pau Gasol intends to join the Portland's coaching staff, head coach Terry Stotts confirmed Monday night to reporters, including Casey Holdahl (Twitter link). Gasol is currently in Spain, but when he returns, he’ll officially come aboard Stotts’ staff. Gasol, who continues to rehab a foot injury, was released by the Blazers before appearing in a s...2019Click for news about Terry Stotts
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• Warriors ask NBA to rescind latest Draymond Green technical foul
Draymond Green has always had a difficult time avoiding technical fouls, and the latest one he received has him one away from triggering an automatic one-game suspension. The Golden State Warriors are hoping the league will change that. Green and Houston Rockets center Nene were both called for technical fouls when they got into a minor scuffle during the second half of Game 2 Tuesday night. Refer...2019Continue with Draymond Green
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• Kevin Durant’s ankle injury not considered serious
The Warriors suffered perhaps their most surprising loss of the season on Sunday night when they fell at home to the lowly Suns. To add insult to injury, or perhaps the other way around, star forward Kevin Durant suffered an ankle contusion in the fourth quarter of the loss and didn’t return to the game, as Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury Newsdetails. However, the club doesn’t believe the inju...2019See more articles Kevin Durant
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• Stephen Curry suffers adductor strain
Warriors guard Stephen Curry left Thursday’s loss to Milwaukee in the third quarter with an injury that was later diagnosed as a left adductor strain, according to the team. Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed after the game that Curry will undergo an MRI on Friday via Mark Medina of The Bay Area News Group. We’ll have to wait until after that MRI is completed and the Warriors provide an update to get...2018Click for news about Stephen Curry
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• Lonzo Ball to start during Rajon Rondo's suspension
Lonzo Ball will take over Rajon Rondo‘s starting spot while he serves his suspension, but Lakers coach Luke Walton is still deciding who will fill in for Brandon Ingram, relays Mike Trudell of NBA.com. L.A. will be shorthanded for a while after suspensions were announced Sunday for Saturday night’s fight against the Rockets. Rondo has been docked three games for his role in the incident, while Ing...2018Check it out Lonzo Ball
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• No timetable for Kristaps Porzingis returning from injury
Kristaps Porzingis offered an update on his condition at the Knicks‘ Media Day, but there’s still no timetable for him to start playing again, relays the Associated Press.Porzingis has been doing some light running, but not sprinting, as he continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered in February. The Knicks are being cautious with the rehab process and don’t want him to return to action until...2018Read about Kristaps Porzingis
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• DeMarcus Cousins is ‘right on schedule’
Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins continues to make steady progress from a ruptured left Achilles tendon but there’s no timetable for his return, coach Steve Kerr told Mark Medina of the San Jose Mercury News.“He’s right on schedule. He hasn’t had any setbacks. He’s doing well,” Kerr said. “Beyond that, there’s nothing. No prediction. Especially with an Achilles injury, you have to wait and see how...2018Visit the page DeMarcus Cousins
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• Warriors plan to have Cousins ready for the playoffs
The Golden State Warriors now officially employ DeMarcus Cousins now. But Cousins is coming off an extremely serious injury: a torn Achilles tendon. Therefore, the Warriors aren’t going to rush him. That said, when will they expect him to contribute? According to the Mercury News’ Mark Medina, GM Bob Myers has his eye on the playoffs.“The goal for us is to have him in the playoffs,” Myers says. “T...2018Click for news about Golden State Warriors
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• Warriors to re-sign Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney has agreed to re-sign with the Warriors, tweets ESPN’s Chris Haynes. He will receive a one-year, minimum-salary contract (Twitter link).Golden State is able to keep an important rotation piece at a low price after opting not to guarantee the fourth year of Looney’s rookie contract. He will join Jordan Bell and Damian Jones in the Warriors’ center rotation, along with DeMarcus Cousins ...2018Continue with Kevon Looney
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• Latest on Andre Iguodala, Kevin Love heading into NBA Finals
The Warriors and Cavaliers are gearing up for a fourth straight NBA Finals matchup after having made it through their respective Conference Finals without key contributors. Andre Iguodala missed the last four games of the Western Conference Finals with a left knee injury, while Kevin Love sat out Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals as he remained in the concussion protocol.Iguodala’s status fo...2018Read about Andre Iguodala
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• Andre Iguodala ruled out for Game 7
Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will miss his fourth consecutive game, head coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Monday (Twitter link via Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News). Iguodala, who hasn’t suited up since Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, won’t play in Game 7 on Monday night.“He’s frustrated,” Kerr said of Iguodala, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic (Twitter link). “His body has not ...2018Click for news about Andre Iguodala
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• Warriors' Jordan Bell could sit out remainder of playoffs
Lingering problems with his ankles this winter led Warriors rookie Jordan Bell to consider sitting out the rest of the season, according to Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News. As he rehabbed from a left ankle injury that kept him out for 14 games in January and February, Bell shared his concerns with his high school coach, who responded that he had “time to heal.” Bell sent another text mess...2018See more articles Jordan Bell
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• Steph Curry officially questionable for game 1 against the Pelicans
Stephen Curry is officially listed as questionable for the start of the Warriors‘ series with the Pelicans tomorrow night, relays Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News.The star guard, who is recovering from a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee, was able to go through a full-court scrimmage today for the first time since suffering the injury March 23. However, the team isn’t ready to commit to ...2018Read about Steph Curry
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• Kerr says Curry isn’t playing anytime soon
The Golden State Warriors are going to need at least five games to knock off the San Antonio Spurs. But every extra game they have to play means an extra day of rest for Stephen Curry. However, according to head coach Steve Kerr, he’s not playing anytime soon anyway. Speaking to Mark Medina of The Mercury News, Kerr says the following:“Steph is not going to play anytime soon.”Don’t worry, there’s ...2018Visit the page Golden State Warriors
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• Warriors waive Omri Casspi; Quinn Cook signing imminent
In a long-anticipated move, the Warriors have waived veteran forward Omri Casspi to create a roster opening for Quinn Cook, writes Mark Medina of The San Jose Mercury News.Cook, Golden State’s starting point guard with Stephen Curry sidelined by injury, must have his two-way deal converted to a standard NBA contract by Tuesday to be eligible for the postseason. The Warriors have discussed a two-ye...2018See also Omri Casspi
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• Kevin Durant refutes Kerr’s notion that Warriors did not care
Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant found himself in a bit of a disconnect with his head coach after Thursday’s game against the Indiana Pacers.Following the 126-106 road loss, Steve Kerr was rather heated and blasted his team for a “pathetic” effort, saying that they did not care. When informed of Kerr’s comments in the locker room however, Durant, who finished with team highs in points (27) ...2018See more Kevin Durant