Nichushkin to make season debut for Avalanche against Capitals

Nichushkin to make season debut for Avalanche against Capitals Forward had been in Stage 3 of NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program since May 13 © Michael Martin/NHLI DENVER — Valeri Nichushkin will make his season debut for the Colorado Avalanche against the Washington Capitals at Ball Arena on Friday (9 p.m. ET; MNMT2, KTVD, ALT2, TVAS2). …

Cleveland Cavaliers announce plans for $140M renovation of arena

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James’ home court is getting a major makeover. The Cavaliers announced plans Tuesday for a $140 million project to renovate Quicken Loans Arena, the downtown home of the NBA champions since 1994. The Cavs and Cuyahoga County officials believe the arena needs an exterior face-lift and massive interior upgrades to better …

Shootaround (Dec. 12): World Peace with unique insight on Knicks' tension

World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks | Bucks rookie Brogdon eager to prove himself against best | Trail Blazers dealing with new problem: late-game power outages | Oubre earning his wings with Wizards | Walker toughs out knee injury No. 1: World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks — Everyone, it seems, has advice …

Shootaround (Dec. 12): World Peace with unique insight on Knicks' tension

World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks | Bucks rookie Brogdon eager to prove himself against best | Trail Blazers dealing with new problem: late-game power outages | Oubre earning his wings with Wizards | Walker toughs out knee injury No. 1: World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks — Everyone, it seems, has advice …

Shootaround (Dec. 12): World Peace with unique insight on Knicks' tension

World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks | Bucks rookie Brogdon eager to prove himself against best | Trail Blazers dealing with new problem: late-game power outages | Oubre earning his wings with Wizards | Walker toughs out knee injury No. 1: World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks — Everyone, it seems, has advice …

Shootaround (Dec. 12): World Peace with unique insight on Knicks' tension

World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks | Bucks rookie Brogdon eager to prove himself against best | Trail Blazers dealing with new problem: late-game power outages | Oubre earning his wings with Wizards | Walker toughs out knee injury No. 1: World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks — Everyone, it seems, has advice …

Shootaround (Dec. 12): World Peace with unique insight on Knicks' tension

World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks | Bucks rookie Brogdon eager to prove himself against best | Trail Blazers dealing with new problem: late-game power outages | Oubre earning his wings with Wizards | Walker toughs out knee injury No. 1: World Peace: Melo-Phil tension good for Knicks — Everyone, it seems, has advice …

Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens on Gordon Hayward: 'He's not playing this year'

With rumors swirling around the possibility that Gordon Hayward could return to the Boston Celtics this season, coach Brad Stevens didn’t mince words on Saturday. According to ESPN’s Chris Forsberg, Stevens confirmed that Hayward, who has been out since the season opener with a fractured ankle, will not play in the 2017-18 season. “He’s not …