San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge will be out indefinitely due to a minor heart arrhythmia, the latest occurrence of heart issues for the five-time All-Star. Aldridge will have further tests before the Spurs can determine just how long he will be out, the team announced on Saturday.
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Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala to Rest vs. Spurs
The Golden State Warriors plan to rest all of their key contributors for Saturday night’s showdown against the San Antonio Spurs . According to the Bay Area News Group’s Anthony Slater , Stephen Curry , Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala will all sit on the second night of a back-to-back following Friday’s 103-102 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves .
Kevin Durant’s injury may already be imperiling the Warriors’ title chances
… and seen their offense grind to a halt and their lead over the Spurs drop to 1.5 games. (Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports) OAKLAND, Calif. – The Golden State Warriors spent the first four-plus months of this 2016-17 season on cruise control. With a …
Caffeine on anti-doping watch list
Utah Jazz forward Boris Diaw doesn't go a day without his daily dose of coffee, and now neither do many of his teammates.
Spurs stars Leonard, Aldridge sitting against Kings for rest
San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard is fouled by Houston Rockets guard James Harden during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 6, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 112-110.
Duncan, Stockton headline college hoops Hall of Fame class
Long before John Stockton became synonymous with the Utah Jazz and Tim Duncan became known for playing for the San Antonio Spurs, they established themselves as household names thanks to their exploits in college. Duncan and Stockton are the headliners of the latest class that will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame later this year.
Duncan, Stockton headline college hoops Hall of Fame class
In this Feb. 18, 2004, file photo, John Stockton holds up a replica of his former No. 12 Gonzaga jersey before his number was offically retired during halftime ceremonies of the Portland at Gonzaga NCAA college basketball game, in Spokane, Wash.
Court jails ex-Adamawa Governor
A Yola High Court on Monday sentenced the immediate-past Governor of Adamawa, Mr James Ngilari, to five years in prison without option of fine, for after being found guilty of corrupt practices. The court presided over by Justice Nathan Musa , acquitted the former Secretary to the State Government, Mr Andrew Welye, and Former Commissioner of Finance, Mr Sunday Lamurde, who stood trial with the former governor on same offenses of 17 count charges.
Constitutional reform allows Bahraini civilians to be tried in military court
Supporters of Bahrain’s rulers call the change necessary to fight terrorism with the recent escalation of the persistent low-level unrest that followed the 2011 Arab Spring demonstrations. A government advisory body passed a constitutional amendment on Sunday authorising civilians suspected of attacking security forces to be tried in military courts.
Toronto Raptors: Serge Ibaka And P.J. Tucker Are Key For The Present
The Toronto Raptors had a tough decision to make when they got rid of Terrence Ross , but it was highly necessary Terrence Ross was an energizer on the Toronto Raptors bench, as he averaged 10.4 points per game on a slash line of .441/.375/.820 in 22.4 minutes. Turning Ross, and a 2017 first-round pick, into Serge Ibaka was an absolute requirement for the Raptors heading into the trade deadline.
Spurs say they are injury-free for Pelicans game
The Spurs on Thursday reported no injuries for Friday’s game against the Pelicans, meaning point guard Tony Parker could return to action. Parker sat out Wednesday’s 100-99 win over Indiana with a right quad contusion he suffered in Sunday’s win at the Lakers.
No fourth-quarter comeback: Raptors drop ugly 105-96 decision to Wizards
Playing their fourth game without all-star guard Kyle Lowry, the Raptors dropped a 105-96 decision to Eastern Conference rival Washington Wizards to end a four-game winning streak. DeMar DeRozan had 24 points to top the Raptors , while Serge Ibaka had 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Leonard’s 31 points lead Spurs to 100-99 win over Pacers
Kawhi Leonard had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs returned from an eight-game road trip to beat the Indiana Pacers 100-99 on Wednesday night. Leonard hit a turnaround, fade-away jumper from 16 feet against Paul George with 2.4 seconds left to win it.
Raptors guard Lowry to have surgery, expected to miss rest of regular-season
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry celebrates after sinking a three-pointer during second half NBA basketball action against the Charlotte Hornets in Toronto on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Raptors have announced that all-star guard Lowry will have surgery on his right wrist.
Spurs vs. Lakers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
The San Antonio Spurs cruised to a 119-98 victory on the road over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday afternoon at Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 25 points, and LaMarcus Aldridge chipped in with 16 points.
Spurs kick off rust from layoff to beat Clippers 105-97
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, reaches in on San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 105-97.
4-on-4: Detroit Pistons’ post trade deadline questions
Feb 12, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy watches the warm up before the start of a game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre.The Detroit Pistons won 102-101. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Pistons weren’t players at the trade deadline.
DeRozan scores career-high 43 points, revamped Raptors beat Boston 107-97
Less than three minutes into Toronto’s Eastern Conference battle against Boston on Friday, Serge Ibaka swatted away a shot by Isaiah Thomas then scored on a long pullup jumper on Toronto’s next possession. On a night DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points, Ibaka made his Toronto debut a memorable one.
Hawks acquire Ersan Ilyasova from 76ers for Tiago Splitter
The Atlanta Hawks have received scoring help for their playoff push by acquiring forward Ersan Ilyasova from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers announced Wednesday night they got center Tiago Splitter and a protected second-round draft pick from Atlanta.
Ilyasova to Hawks
Woj just tweeted that Philly is finalizing a deal to atlanta for two second rounders and Tiago Splitter… thoughts? Splitter is owed 8.25 this year… Ilyasova is a free agent with 8.4 M owed… so salaries cancel out. looks like we just got two second rounders. Not sure what to think yet
NBA All-Stars show Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard some love
Warriors HC Steve Kerr : I did some of his games for TV when he was at San Diego State, and I didn’t see this coming, most people didn’t. He wouldn’t’ have been drafted 15th overall if people knew what was coming.
Welcome to NBA trade season, already underway in earnest
” Jahlil Okafor viewed New Orleans during All-Star weekend with a different lens than usual, since he thought there was a chance it may have been his next home. Welcome to trade season, already underway in earnest and will remain so until Thursday afternoon’s deadline.
All-Stars heap praise on Ginobili
Sensing this could be Manu Ginobili’s final season, several participants in the NBA All-Star Game heaped praise on the Spurs guard. “Manu will be in the Hall of Fame,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.
Spurs top Pacers for NBA-record 20th straight winning season
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs clinched their NBA-record 20th consecutive winning season with a 110-106 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 10 of his 19 points during the final 6 1/2 minutes as the Spurs improved to 42-13 in the season following Tim Duncan’s retirement.
Hawks prevail 109-104 over Trail Blazers in overtime-Image5
Once there, the Atlanta Hawks scored the final 12 points to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-104 on Monday night. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 25 points while Dennis Schroder added 22 for the Hawks.
Knicks 94, Spurs 90: ‘The Unicorn Hath Returneth’
The Knicks rounded out their miserable 5-game home stand with a win over the Spurs, who sit in second place in the Western Conference standings, for those of you counting. For some reason, the Knicks seem to play the Spurs super well, and I have no idea why.
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Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points and the New York Knicks salvaged the finale of a tumultuous five-game homestand by beating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Sunday. With Latrell Sprewell and a number of other former Knicks in attendance two days after Charles Oakley was banned, the current team pulled out a defensive performance from its past, limiting the Spurs to 36 per cent shooting.
Spurs take control at end of 1st half, beat Pistons 103-92-Image3
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in an easy 103-92 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. San Antonio’s Dewayne Dedmon had 17 points and 17 rebounds, reaching season highs in both categories.
Spurs take control at end of 1st half, beat Pistons 103-92
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in an easy 103-92 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. San Antonio’s Dewayne Dedmon had 17 points and 17 rebounds, reaching season highs in both categories.
Pistons pull away in 3rd quarter, beat 76ers 113-96
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris makes a layup on Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris makes a layup on Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Hot-shooting Hayward has 30 points, Jazz crush Hawks 120-95
Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Atlanta. Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors battles Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard as he goes up for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Atlanta.
Morning Coffee – Tue, Jan 31
This can’t be about any one player. At the same time, it’s hard not to feel – watching this team night in, night out – that centre Jonas Valanciunas and his role have hit a brick wall.
Re: Raptors Playbook: Iverson Series Counters
Over at the Raptors Playbook YouTube channel , I am breaking down the X’s & O’s of the Toronto Raptors every Wednesday. This week, we’ll focus on the Toronto Raptors Iverson Series and the counters that stem from it.
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Raptors 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the Toronto Raptors as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Raptors 101.
Cleveland Cavaliers: LeBron James Isn’t Worried About Recent Struggles
The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled in this calendar year, but it seems that their leader LeBron James is not worried about the state of the team. According to Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon , the Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James still thinks the Cavaliers are one of the NBA’s best teams.
Spurs rout Nets 112-86 without Leonard, 3 other regulars
With star forward Kawhi Leonard and three other regulars out, the Spurs’ lineup was different. The expectations from their coach never are.
Re: Quick Reaction: Suns XX, Raptors XX
The compete level on D was there for the most part as well, but a couple of missed jumpers and bunnies under the basket led to an overall mediocre shooting performance. 35 MIN, 13 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 5-5 FG, 1-1 3FG, 2-2 FT, 2 BLK, 1 TO, -9 +/- Played an energetic first half feeding off great cuts to the basket, and even dropping a 3-pointer to the crowd’s delight .
Who would the Pistons protect if the league expanded?
There have been many reports and rumours coming out of the woodwork recently about the fascinating phenomenon of NBA expansion. Stories have recently indicated or guessed that Seattle, Louisville and even Mexico City are possible locations for expansion franchises.
Cleveland Cavaliers: Kawhi Leonard Barely Edges LeBron James in Road Win
MVP candidates Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James went head-to-head Saturday night as the San Antonio Spurs barely edged the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime. After a deep three with just about 30 seconds left to tie the game at 107, the King, LeBron James missed a game-winning dagger for his Cleveland Cavaliers just their next offensive possession.
Spurs 118, Cavs 115; Jason Lloyd’s 14 thoughts on a bad punch and a blown hammer
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