Toronto Sun 1 hour ago
The rebuild is on with Raptors' trade of Rudy Gay
Masai Ujiri is thinking long-term and is thrilled to have rid himself of Rudy Gay’s albatross of a contract.
National Post 10 hours ago
What do the Toronto Raptors really get with trade of Rudy Gay to Sacramento Kings?
A few more hours removed from the Toronto Raptors’ surprising trade of Rudy Gay, here are some more thoughts on a deal
Plain Dealer 13 hours ago
Toronto Raptors to trade Rudy Gay to Sacramento Kings, reports say
The Kings have reached an agreement to acquire forward Rudy Gay from Toronto in a multiplayer trade, a person familiar with the deal said Sunday night. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is still pending NBA approval, said the deal is expected to be official Monday after players pass physicals.
CSN Washington 12 hours ago
Rudy Gay headed to Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement to acquire forward Rudy Gay from the Toronto Raptors in a multiplayer trade.
Raptors HQ 12 hours ago
Poll - Proposed Rudy Gay Trade: Good Deal or Bad Move by Raptors?
It's not yet official, but we want your take on the proposed Rudy Gay trade. It's not yet official. In fact, considering the Toronto Raptors' history of proposed trades that have died in the 25th hour, maybe we should be waiting for the official sing-off from the league office but for now, let's assume...
Wizards Insider | Washington Post 48 mins ago
Wizards’ Bradley Beal to increase basketball activities, Al Harrington has knee surgery
The Wizards announced on Monday that leading scorer Bradley Beal has been cleared to increase basketball-related activities while reserve big man Al Harrington will miss at least four weeks after having surgery on his troublesome right knee. Heading into the Wizards’ game against Denver, Beal had missed six straight games with a stress injury in […]
Bullets Forever 1 hour ago
Bradley Beal injury update: Wizards' G cleared to 'increase basketball activities'
Sounds like Beal's injured leg is progressing. Some good injury news, I think: Bradley Beal's stress injury showed improvement, and he can begin to ramp up his activity and prepare for a return to the court, the team announced. Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been cleared to increase basketball activities...
Rotoworld 2 hours ago
Bradley Beal cleared to increase activity - Bradley Beal (G) Washington Wizards
Bradley Beal (leg) was cleared on Monday to increase his basketball activities.
NJ Nets Nation | Bergen Record 5 hours ago
Paul Pierce could return vs. Celtics, Deron Williams is back
EAST RUTHERFORD — For the first time in nearly a month, the Nets could get their high-priced starting lineup back on the court. Paul Pierce and Deron Williams returned to practice this morning. Williams, recovering from a sprained ankle, said …
Boston Globe 6 hours ago
Pierce said he no "hard feelings" against Celtics
By Gary Washburn, Globe Staff EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J, -- Paul Pierce has not played since Nov. 29 because of a displaced fracture in his right...
Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times 2 hours ago
Lakers' Week 6 in review
The Lakers finally got Kobe Bryant back from his Achilles' tendon tear at the end of Week 6.
Silver Screen and Roll 9 hours ago
The Credits: "The Heat" - Lakers Links
Kobe Bryant made his triumphant return to basketball (to Darth Vader's theme), and was understandably rusty. The Lakers lose to the Raptors, but Kobe's back and that's all that counts. However, today the heat gets turned up as NBA analysts weigh in. Lakers News The Moment: Kobe Bryant's Return - ESPN Kobe...
ESPN1stTake 7 hours ago
Watch: First Take Grades Kobe's Return Performance
First Take's Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless assess Kobe Bryant's performance in his first game back from an Achilles injury.
Green Street | WEEI 6 hours ago
Jordan Crawford named Player of the Week
Add this to the long list of things you never thought you’d read this NBA season (or ever, for that matter): Jordan Crawford, starting point guard for the first-place Celtics, earned Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors. The C’s were the conference’s lone team to finish last week unbeaten, sweeping the Bucks, Nuggets and [...]
Utah Jazz Notes | Salt Lake Tribune 8 hours ago
Derrick Favors a game-time decision vs. Portland
The fans in Portland have taken to chanting "MVP! MVP!" whenever LaMarcus Aldridge steps up to the free throw line. It's been that kind of year so far for the Trail Blazers and Aldridge, the All-Star forward who averages better than 23 points and 10 rebounds a night."He's just a great player," Jazz forward Derrick Favors said. "He's a tough guy to guard because he's a good face up shooter. He's a good offensive player. It's fun going against him."But with the Trail Blazers in town, the question ...
Chicago Bulls Blog | ESPN Chicago 8 hours ago
Deng doesn't practice, Butler improving
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls’ Luol Deng and Jimmy Butler did not practice Monday as they continue to work their way back from injury. Deng, who initially injured his Achilles against the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 27, sat out Saturday's home loss to the Pistons and was only able to shoot at Monday's practice. Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau sounded hopeful that Butler, who has missed almost three weeks due to a turf toe injury he sustained in a Nov.
Full Court Press | News Journal 1 hour ago
Carter-Williams released from hospital, misses third consecutive game
PHILADELPHIA – Sixers rookie point guard Michael Carter-Williams was released from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday after spending three nights there being treated for a bacterial skin infection on the front of his right knee. The …
St. Paul Pioneer Press 3 hours ago
Timberwolves: Kevin Love returns to practice
Timberwolves forward Kevin Love practiced Monday after a short leave of absence after the death of his maternal grandmother last week.
The Point Forward | SI.com 7 hours ago
Tyson Chandler returns to practice for the slumping Knicks
The Knicks are neck-deep in basketball misery, but are slowly nearing a bit of good news. After missing more than four weeks of action, Tyson Chandler — an essential component of New York’s rotation who was sidelined by a fracture in his right fibula — participated in non-contact drills on Monday, according to the team. […]
Memphis Commercial-Appeal 1 hour ago
Grizzlies' Quincy Pondexter out for season with stress fracture in foot
Quincy Pondexter made his second start Saturday, and that day was the beginning of the end to his season.
Spurs Nation | San Antonio Express-News 8 hours ago
Splitter stays home for road trip
SAN ANTONIO — Starting forward Tiago Splitter did not accompany the Spurs on their two-game road trip to Toronto and Milwaukee due to tightness in his left calf, the team announced Monday. It is the same injury that has limited him to cameos in the past two games, including just eight minutes in the Spurs’ [...]
Clips Nation 4 hours ago
Report: Stephen Jackson signed by the Clippers (Updated)
RealGM is reporting that the Los Angeles Clippers and Stephen Jackson have reached an agreement on Monday afternoon. It is a non-guarantee deal. Per RealGM report: Free agent forward Stephen Jackson has signed his contract agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers, a league source told RealGM. Jackson had been working on his deal with the Clippers, and the two sides reached completion on Monday afternoon. Jackson, 35, was waived by the San Antonio Spurs late last season - a tumultuous split that left the 16-year NBA veteran searching the market in free agency. Jackson has worked out...
The Point Forward | SI.com 4 hours ago
Zaza Pachulia set to miss at least four weeks as Bucks’ injury woes continue
Zaza Pachulia’s injury leaves Milwaukee with a thin frontline. (Gary Dineen/NBAE via ) Milwaukee has stumbled to the second-worst record in the league thus far, though it has had plenty of help in its misery through amassing injuries. The latest among them: Zaza Pachulia, the reserve center turned starter who was held out of […]
Rufus on Fire 2 hours ago
Depleted Bobcats to play Warriors without Jeff Taylor, Bismack Biyombo and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
As if missing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wasn't bad enough, it seems a perfect storm is brewing for tonight's game between the Cats and the Golden State Warriors now that Jeff Taylor and Bismack Biyombo out (heel contusion and ankle sprain, respectively). The immediate impact could be sever considering the Warriors' depth on the wings with Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes and Draymond Green. Biyombo's absence doesn't cut the Bobcats as deep with Jeff Adrien offering help from the bench on the glass and on defense. Steve Clifford's plan is to start Anthony Tolliver at small forward and then...
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Sacramento Bee 21 mins ago
Live blog: Sacramento Kings vs. Dallas Mavericks, 6 p.m. Dec. 9
Join The Bee's Jason Jones and Ailene Voisin and many more observers checking in live from the Kings game with the Dallas Mavericks this evening from Sleep Train Arena. Reporting begins at 6 p.m., and the game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
Los Angeles Times 29 mins ago
In his flow chart, Kobe Bryant ranks among the all-time smoothies
Some athletes have hydraulic fluid in their veins, and that still describes the Lakers' Bryant, even as he struggles to work out some significant kinks.I always feel fleeced after going to Staples Center; the prices are just enormous. This might be the worst value in America, and that includes the Kardashian sisters and overpriced Bavarian sedans.
Deseret Morning News 44 mins ago
Utah Jazz: Derrick Favors, Marvin Williams both out
The Jazz can use all the help they can get to snap out of their recent funk, especially considering their going against a...
New York Post 47 mins ago
Woodson believes he’s the man to turn Knicks around
A day later Mike Woodson still has no explanation for Sunday’s debacle, no answer for his team’s infuriating inconsistency. But he’s proclaiming — or is it campaigning? — he’s still...
Akron Beacon Journal 47 mins ago
Mike Brown expected rough times for Cavaliers and not ready to say they’re over
INDEPENDENCE: During a private conversation with Kyrie Irving a few weeks ago, Mike Brown did his best to keep his star encouraged by itemizing all that has worked against the Cavaliers since the start of training camp. It’s quite a list.That list is also why Brown is resisting to declare the Cavs have turned the corner by winning three of their past four entering Tuesday’s home game against the New York Knicks. By Brown’s standards, the Cavs are merely progressing along the timeline he envisioned given the hurdles in front of them.“We struggled when we probably should have,” he...
