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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Golden State Warriors guard Patrick McCaw was taken away on a stretcher after he fell hard to the floor following a foul by Sacramento’s Vince Carter during a 112-96 Golden State win Saturday night. Preliminary tests show McCaw has no structural damage or problems with his nervous system following the fall. …

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Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today the team has named James Borrego head coach. Borrego becomes the 11th head coach in franchise history. “We are thrilled to have James join our franchise,” said Kupchak. “He brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record of player development …

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Utah Jazz forward/center Derrick Favors left Friday’s Game 3 against the Rockets during the third quarter due to a sprained left ankle and was ruled out for the night. Derrick Favors (left ankle sprain) will not return tonight. — Utah Jazz PR (@UtahJazzPR) May 5, 2018 The extent of the injury is unknown at this …

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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid made it clear recently he wants to play in the postseason. And Embiid will get that chance tonight in Game 3 against the Miami Heat. Tonight's starting line-up vs @MiamiHEAT presented by @Toyota pic.twitter.com/DuuvYYP89P — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) April 19, 2018 Embiid was listed as doubtful yesterday and early …

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In the Week 22 edition of the 2017-18 Kia Rookie Ladder, we check in on the five rookies who are making the biggest impact so far this season. * Previous Kia Rookie Ladders: Week 21 | Week 20 | Week 19 | Week 18 | More

As one of the NBA’s elder statesmen and oldest players, Vince Carter takes his role as a mentor seriously. And that goes for not only the youngsters on the Sacramento Kings’ roster but young players around the league who grew up watching him in his prime.The big wins, like Friday night’s triumph over an injury-ravaged …

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Philadelphia 76ers All-Star center Joel Embiid underwent successful surgery to address a fractured orbital bone in his left eye, the team released in a statement. The 76ers said there is no timetable for his recovery and he will return when it is safe and medically cleared. He will have a post-operative exam in five to …

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Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night. The news was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wood is feeling fine, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the …

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Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the situation said Saturday night. The news was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wood is feeling fine, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the …

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The Chicago Bulls announced today the signing of Luol Deng. After signing, Deng made known his intent to retire from the NBA. “We’re very fortunate and humbled that Luol has chosen to retire as a Chicago Bull,” said President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Reinsdorf. “He was a role model on and off the court …

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