The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Derrick Williams to a contract for the remainder of the season, Cavaliers General Manager David Griffin announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Williams (6-8, 245) has appeared in nine games with the Cavaliers this season, averaging 10.3 points on .561 shooting from the field and 3.1 rebounds in 24.2 …
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Brad Stevens was preparing to have this weekend off. A family trip was in the works, likely to someplace relatively close to home like New York or Washington. The getaway is still happening. The days off have been cancelled. Stevens has never been to an NBA All-Star Game, and that’s about …
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No. 1: Celtics downplay chase for No. 1 spot — One game remains in the 2016-17 season for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. One game is also the size of Boston’s lead on Cleveland for the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed. Yet as the season winds down, don’t believe it if the Celtics …
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Cleveland Cavaliers center Chris Andersen suffered a non-contact right knee injury today during practice at Cleveland Clinic Courts. After undergoing evaluation at the facility, an MRI administered at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health by team physician Dr. Richard Parker confirmed that Andersen suffered an ACL tear that will require season ending surgery. Anderson’s status and recovery …
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No. 1: Celtics downplay chase for No. 1 spot — One game remains in the 2016-17 season for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. One game is also the size of Boston’s lead on Cleveland for the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed. Yet as the season winds down, don’t believe it if the Celtics …
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It is the chirp-chirp-chirping of sneakers on a hardwood floor, the ching-a-ling of a rusty chain net on a cement schoolyard. It’s 7-foot-6 Yao Ming with his head high in the sky and the 5-foot-7 Spud Webb built so close to the ground. It’s “Earl the Pearl”, “Dean the Dream”, “Clyde the Glide”, “Chet the …
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It is the chirp-chirp-chirping of sneakers on a hardwood floor, the ching-a-ling of a rusty chain net on a cement schoolyard. It’s 7-foot-6 Yao Ming with his head high in the sky and the 5-foot-7 Spud Webb built so close to the ground. It’s “Earl the Pearl”, “Dean the Dream”, “Clyde the Glide”, “Chet the …
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It is the chirp-chirp-chirping of sneakers on a hardwood floor, the ching-a-ling of a rusty chain net on a cement schoolyard. It’s 7-foot-6 Yao Ming with his head high in the sky and the 5-foot-7 Spud Webb built so close to the ground. It’s “Earl the Pearl”, “Dean the Dream”, “Clyde the Glide”, “Chet the …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards intend to sign guard Brandon Jennings if he clears waivers, a person familiar with their plans said Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing had been announced by the Wizards. Jennings was waived by the New York Knicks on Monday after less …
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor is sitting out Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic because of soreness in his right knee. Okafor initially experienced soreness in the knee during the first half of Sunday’s win over the Boston Celtics and did not play in the second half. Okafor is day to …
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