Monthly Archives: November 2012

J.J. Redick struggling to find the range for Orlando Magic

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J.J. RedickJ.J. Redick struggling to find the range for Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick scored in the single-digits for the second straight contest on Friday night versus the Brooklyn Nets.
J.J. Redick had his worst game shooting the basketball this NBA season as he was unable to make any jump shots while finishing with only two points in his team’s loss by the score of 98-86.
Reddick shot 0 of 4, which included 0 of 3 from three point land, but he did end up making both free throws that he attempted. He also dished out four assists and grabbed two rebounds in 27 minutes of playing time while coming off the bench.

Guard Ricky Rubio close to practicing for first time in nine months

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Guard Ricky RubioGuard Ricky Rubio close to practicing for first time in nine months
For Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio, waiting has been the most difficult part of his rehab process.
And with the Timberwolves talented young player extremely close to getting back on the basketball court again, Rubio knows that patience is key in his recovery from a torn ACL.

San Antonio Spurs fined for resting players by NBA

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San Antonio Spurs Fined for Resting PlayersSan Antonio Spurs fined for resting players by NBA

The San Antonio Spurs fined for resting players Thursday night in their nationally televised game versus the Miami Heat.

The Spurs were fined the sum of $250,000, handed down from the NBA, for sitting Danny Green, Manu Ginobili, Tim Duncan and Tony Parker.

The NBA states that San Antonio’s decision to sit four starters was in violation of the league’s policy of resting players that is contrary to the NBA’s best interests.

NBA Videos: Nick Young makes insane shot versus Bobcats

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NBA VideosNBA Videos: Nick Young makes insane shot versus Bobcats
Philadelphia 76ers guard Nick Young made an insanely difficult jump shot versus the Charlotte Bobcats (37 seconds into video).
Watch the shot from our NBA videos archive.

Timberwolves Andrei Kirilenko injury keeps him sidelined

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Timberwolves Andrei KirilenkoTimberwolves Andrei Kirilenko injury keeps him sidelined
Minnesota Timberwolves Andrei Kirilenko injury of back spasms forced him to sit out Friday night’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kirilenko has sat out the team’s last two games and is listed on the Minnesota Timberwolves injury report as day to day.

Knicks Jason Kidd injury to back will make him sit out Friday

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New York Knicks Jason Kidd injury to his back forced him to miss last Monday night’s contest versus the Brooklyn Nets and Wednesday night’s contest versus the Milwaukee Bucks.
Initial rumors had Kidd possibly sitting out for awhile, however MRI results came back negative, which is promising for the New York Knicks guard.

Andrew Bogut injury leaves him “out indefinitely” for Warriors

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Andrew Bogut InjuryAndrew Bogut injury leaves him “out indefinitely” for Warriors

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut injury to his ankle appears to be much more serious than it was previously being portrayed by the team. Bogut had surgery on his ankle back in April, and now the team has him listed on the Golden State Warriors injury report as “out indefinitely.”

According to team sources, Bogut’s surgery was to

“clean out loose particles and bone spurs in the ankle.”

The Warriors were reporting last week that Andrew Bogut was close to returning, and it was very likely that he would start practicing on Monday. However, when Bogut wasn’t found at practice, questions started to arise about a possible setback.

Linsanity is done, Jeremy Lin unfortunately isn’t that good

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LinsanityLinsanity is done, Jeremy Lin unfortunately isn’t that good
Houston Rockets guard Jeremy Lin’s first five NBA starts was complete “Linsanity.” With that said, as the guard’s stats have fallen off, the Lin craze has too.

Knicks Amare Stoudemire return will be near Christmas

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Knicks Amare StoudemireKnicks Amare Stoudemire return will be near Christmas
New York Knicks Amare Stoudemire, who’s injury to his knee forced him to have surgery back in October, is hoping to return to the basketball court around Christmas.
Stoudemire is still listed on the New York Knicks injury report without a timetable for his return.

Mickael Pietrus contract agreed to by Toronto Raptors

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Mickael Pietrus ContractMickael Pietrus contract agreed to by Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors agreed to the Mickael Pietrus contract of one year for the veteran minimum ($1.2 million). The contract will be official come Friday.

Mickael Pietrus ended up passing on offers from the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers to sign with the Raptors.