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Pacers signing Ethan Thompson to two-way deal
54+ min ago (41+ words) Pacers signing Ethan Thompson to two-way deal Michael Scotto: The Indiana Pacers are signing guard Ethan Thompson to a two-way contract and will waive two-way guard RayJ Dennis to make room for the signing, league sources told @hoopshype....
Anthony Edwards changed free-throw routine after Mark Cuban's comment
17+ hour, 4+ min ago (65+ words) Anthony Edwards changed free-throw routine after Mark Cuban's comment Chris Hine: Anthony Edwards has incorporated a step on his free throws in recent years. I asked him why he got rid of it. The reason? Mark Cuban called it out on a podcast as a potential violation. "So now, the refs be like you can't step over the line, so I had to change."...
Timberwolves get the win in Anthony Edwards-Jaylen Brown shootout
18+ hour, 2+ min ago (69+ words) Timberwolves get the win in Anthony Edwards-Jaylen Brown shootout Charlie Walton: FINAL: Wolves 119, Celtics 115 Minnesota led by 12 with 3:33 left. Boston went on a 12-0 run to tie the game with 1:19. Another final-3-minute collapse seemed imminent, but Wolves closed it, and Anthony Edwards hit the dagger (39 points, 24 in 2H). Record: 11-8 Next up: vs Spurs, tomorrow...
Trae Young making good progress, out at least two more weeks
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (37+ words) Trae Young making good progress, out at least two more weeks Michael Scotto: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. He continues to make good progress through his rehabilitation, team says....
LeBron James stops short of 'best offensive ever', calls Nikola Jokic most complete he’s faced
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (32+ words) LeBron James stops short of 'best offensive ever', calls Nikola Jokic most complete he's faced LeBron James stops short of 'best offensive ever', calls Nikola Jokic most complete he's faced...
Anthony Davis expected to return tonight against Lakers
2+ day, 36+ min ago (58+ words) Anthony Davis expected to return tonight against Lakers Shams Charania: Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis " sidelined for the last month with a calf strain " plans to return to action against the Lakers in Los Angeles tonight, sources tell ESPN. It's the first time the 2020 NBA champion is facing his former team in L.A. since the February trade....
Thunder plan to bring Jalen Williams along patiently and with caution
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (58+ words) Thunder plan to bring Jalen Williams along patiently and with caution The Thunder will be patient and cautious reacclimating Williams, having previous experience with the lengthy absence of star big man Chet Holmgren last season, who missed three months due to a hip injury before returning in February and gradually making Oklahoma City whole ahead of the playoffs....
Mark Cuban on 2006 Finals: Dwyane Wade didn’t beat us, it was Bennett Salvatore
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (60+ words) Mark Cuban on 2006 Finals: Dwyane Wade didn't beat us, it was Bennett Salvatore Mark Cuban: We should have won. Someone brought it up to me yesterday,yesterday. And they're like, "Yeah, youthink Dwyane Wade beat you?" I'm like,"No, Bennett Salvatore beat us."[laughter]For those who don't know, he's a ref.And I stand by that....
Ian Begley: There is optimism that Landry Shamet can …
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (64+ words) Ian Begley: There is optimism that Landry Shamet can " Ian Begley: There is optimism that Landry Shamet can " Ian Begley: There is optimism that Landry Shamet can rehab shoulder injury and avoid surgery, sources said. Shamet has right shoulder sprain & is currently rehabbing, league sources confirm. All things considered, seems to be good news for NYK that Shamet avoided more severe shoulder injury....
RJ Barrett out at least one week
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (37+ words) RJ Barrett out at least one week Marc Stein: The Raptors say RJ Barrett has been diagnosed with a knee sprain that will sideline him at least one week but has no structural damage in the knee....