Share this: Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant will miss at least four weeks with a sprained MCL and a bone bruise on his left leg after center Zaza Pachulia fell into him during Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards. Durant arrived back in Oakland in a wheelchair Wednesday, and KTVU had a helicopter waiting to film his return. Sure this is a disheartening image for Warriors and NBA fans alike, but Twitter managed to bring some levity to the situation by referencing the most notable wheelchair moment in NBA history, over and over again. And it was low hanging fruit in light of Paul Pierce’s recent war of words with Warriors forward Draymond Green. We’re sure everyone remembers Pierce leaving Game 1
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Should Dwight Howard Have Been Ejected From Celtics-Hawks? NBA Says No
Share this: The Atlanta Hawks proved they didn’t need Dwight Howard to steamroll the Boston Celtics on Monday night. But does that mean the Hawks center deserved to get tossed? Howard already had been assessed one technical foul at TD Garden for giving Al Horford a hearty shove early in the third quarter. Later in the period, Howard gave a little extra flourish on a putback dunk, letting out a yell as he did a half chin-up on the rim. The refs didn’t like that, either, and hit him with another technical. By NBA rule, two technical fouls in a game is an automatic ejection, meaning Howard’s night ended prematurely. The Hawks, of course, were outraged, arguing that Howard’s dunk was nothing more than an
NBA Rumors: Cavs Were Nervous About Possible Celtics’ Blockbuster Trade
Despite being tied to a number of blockbuster trade rumors, the Boston Celtics made no moves at the NBA trade deadline. While this might have come as a disappointment to Celtics fans, it came as a sigh of relief to one of Boston’s Eastern Conference rivals: The Cleveland Cavaliers. Appearing on “The Lowe Post” podcast on Friday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained that the Cavaliers were pretty nervous over the thought of the Celtics possibly acquiring Jimmy Butler or Paul George. “The Cavs were on pins and needles about the Celtics (possibly) getting Paul George or Jimmy Butler,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on The Lowe Post podcast Fr... NESN.com
Isaiah Thomas’ Unbelievable Journey Soon Could Earn Him Hefty Contract
Share this: Isaiah Thomas could go from the last pick of the 2011 NBA Draft to a $179 million contract. Not bad, eh? Thomas will be in for quite the raise when his contract ends after the 2017-18 season, and he’s certainly earned it. The 28-year-old point guard quickly is becoming a household name throughout the NBA, and he’s in the midst of an MVP-worthy season for the Boston Celtics with his 29.7 points per game. So it’s safe to say the $6.26 million he’s owed next season will be a lot lower than what he’ll likely receive in free agency following the 2017-18 campaign. The Celtics and Thomas do have a few options on how they get to that point, though, and USA TODAY
NBA Rumors: Chris Paul, Clippers ‘Verbally Agreed’ To Massive Extension
Share this: As max contracts for NBA players continue to rise at crazy rates, the Los Angeles Clippers could be in for quite a ride in the near future. The Clippers likely will have two superstars up for new contracts in the offseason, as point guard Chris Paul and power forward Blake Griffin, both of whom have dealt with significant injuries this season, can opt out of their deals. And when you can make even more than the $20 million-plus annual average value you’re already making, why wouldn’t you? That’s not exactly an ideal situation for the Clippers to be in. But it turns out L.A. likely only will have to worry about putting together a contract for Griffin, as it already has
Slam Dunk Contest Live Stream: Watch NBA All-Star Saturday Online
Share this: Four of the NBA’s best dunkers will be showing off their high-flying skills in New Orleans Saturday night for the Verizon Slam Dunk Contest. The main event of NBA All-Star Saturday will feature Aaron Gordon (Orlando Magic), DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers), Glenn Robinson III (Indiana Pacers) and Derrick Jones Jr. (Phoenix Suns). You can read full rules for the event at NBA.com here. Many believed Gordon should have won the competition last year, but he was narrowly defeated by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine. Will Gordon claim the title this time around? We’ll have to wait and see. Here’s how you can watch the Verizon Slam Dunk Contest online. When: Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ETLive Stream: TNT Thumbnail photo via Peter
Lakers Rumors: Lou Williams Being Shopped, Likely Will Be Traded By L.A.
Share this: Lou Williams’ days with the Los Angeles Lakers might be numbered. The guard has been having a strong season so far for the Lakers, averaging 18.6 points in just over 24 minutes per game. Stats like those could really help a contender in need of a guard coming off the bench, which is the exact opposite of the situation the 19-39 Lakers are in. That’s why it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that the 30-year-old is being shopped by L.A., which seems “likely to move him prior to the deadline,” according to HoopsHype.com, citing an unnamed NBA general manager. So it appears there’s a strong chance Williams will be joining his fifth NBA team before the Feb. 23 3 p.m. ET deadline. Thumbnail