News broke earlier Friday afternoon that Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook has undergone yet another surgery on his right knee—his third procedure. Thunder president Sam Presti addressed the surgery in a recent statement. [Russell Westbrook has knee surgery again, out until after the All-Star break] “Russell has been playing pain free, but recently had experienced increased swelling. After consultation and consideration by his surgeon in Los Angeles, a plan was established to monitor the swelling that included a series of scheduled MRIs. “On
Russell Westbrook has knee surgery again, out until after the All-Star break
Previously indestructible Russell Westbrook had another arthroscopic procedure on his right knee Friday – his third surgery in the last eight months – and is out until after the All-Star break. The Thunder made the announcement in a press release that included a quote from GM Sam Presti. “Russell has been playing pain free, but recently had experienced increased swelling,” Presti said. [Read more…]
Zach Randolph Fined $25,000 for “Eight Against Five” Comment
Zach Randolph wasn’t happy about the officiating in Thursday’s Grizzlies-Rockets game. The NBA wasn’t happy about Randolph’s opinion of the officiating. Randolph was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Friday for his postgame comments about the referees, whom he called “horrible” and “awful.” [Read more…]
Fantasy Spin: Friday, December 27, 2013
In contrast to two days ago, all four games played last night were decided in the final minutes. Two of them went to overtime. In the other games, teams that had played the night before won against teams playing on extra rest. The Spurs kept their noses in front against the Mavericks, using their balanced attack to good effect. The Rockets looked like they were going down in flames to the Grizzlies, but when Dwight Howard/HOU got in foul trouble,
Scotto: New Year’s Resolutions for Knicks and Nets: Rebuild
Can money buy happiness? If you’re the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, the answer is no. The Nets have the league’s highest payroll, while the Knicks rank second. The combined exorbitant payroll has produced a deflating 18-38 record and proven any championship aspirations were merely a pipe dream. Ironically, speaking of the pipe, J.R. Smith was the first Knick to panic back when the team was only 3-8 at the time. Now, it appears Smith’s anxiety was warranted. Thanks to injuries, a lack
PODCAST: Michael Scotto on the Struggling Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets entered the season with championship expectations and one of the most talented rosters on paper. However, Brooklyn has failed to meet those lofty expectations and the roster has failed to develop chemistry thanks largely to injuries. Michael Scotto covers the Nets for Sheridan Hoops as an NBA columnist. In this podcast with FOX Sports Radio he examines Brooklyn’s bleak 2014 outlook and if it’s time to sell at the trade deadline or hold onto the core pieces for
5 Fast Facts from Last Night’s Games — Harden Sets NBA Record, Teague Beats Buzzer, CP3 Dominates Lillard in Loss
Friday, December 27 featured just four NBA games, but each had something spectacular to offer. There were buzzer-beaters, clashes between star point guards, an odd record, multiple overtime affairs, and what can only be described as the perfect shooting performance. Here’s everything that you need to know about last night’s action. [Read more…]
NBA Admits Griffin Shouldn’t Have Been Ejected
The NBA admitted Thursday that Blake Griffin should not have been ejected from Wednesday’s LA Clippers-Golden State game. “After a league review of the Clippers-Warriors game, we have come to the conclusion that Blake Griffin should not have been ejected from the game,” NBA president of basketball operations Rod Thorn said in a statement. “A common foul should have been called on Griffin for initially attempting to dislodge the Warriors’ Andrew Bogut and a technical foul should have been assessed to Bogut
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