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Jason Kidd Fined The NBA announced today that Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of officiating. Kidd made his comments after the Bucks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

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Players of the Month: Paul George and Chris Paul

Players of the Month: Paul George and Chris Paul #NBA #Pacers #Clippers

The Indiana Pacers’ Paul George and the LA Clippers’ Chris Paul today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.

George averaged an NBA-high 32.8 points and added 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists as the Pacers went 5-1 in April to clinch a playoff spot for the sixth time in seven seasons.  He scored at least 30 points in four…

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NBA Rookies of the Month for April

NBA Rookies of the Month for April #NBA #Knicks #Suns

The New York Knicks’ Willy Hernangomez and the Phoenix Suns’ Tyler Ulis today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.

Hernangomez, the 35th pick in NBA Draft 2015 presented by State Farm, led all Eastern Conference rookies in rebounding (8.5 rpg) and ranked second in scoring (12.5 ppg).  He was also fourth in assists…

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NBA Players of the Month: Thomas and Durant & Curry

NBA Players of the Month: Thomas and Durant & Curry #NBA #Celtics #Warriors

The Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas today was named the Kia NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played in January, and the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were selected as co-winners of the Western Conference honor.

Thomas led the NBA in scoring (32.9 ppg) and tied for fifth in the East in assists (6.9 apg) for the month as the Celtics went 10-4 to take over…

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NBA All-Star Reserves Announced

NBA All-Star Reserves Announced #NBA

The NBA All-Star teams are now complete with the following players being named All-Stars today:

Eastern Conference All-Star Reserves

Paul George (Pacers)

Kevin Love (Cavaliers)

Kyle Lowry (Raptors)

Paul Millsap (Hawks)

Isaiah Thomas (Celtics)

Kemba Walker (Hornets)

John Wall (Wizards)

Western Conference All-Star Reserves

DeMarcus Cousins (Kings)

Marc Gasol (Grizzlies)

Draymond Green (Warriors)

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Pelicans announce update on Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans #NBA #Pelicans The New Orlean Pelicans announced that Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans are both expected to play tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Additionally, Quincy Pondexter will not play.

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Warriors Zaza Pachulia fined #NBA #Warriors Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia has been fined $15,000 for striking Miami Heat forward Luke Babbitt in the face, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

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Players of the Week: DeMar DeRozen and James Harden

Players of the Week: DeMar DeRozen and James Harden #NBA #Raptors #Rockets

NBA Press Release

The Toronto Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan and the Houston Rockets’ James Harden today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 13. 

DeRozan led the Raptors to a 3-0 week, averaging a league-leading 34.7 points to go with 4.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists.  On Nov. 9, he scored 37 points and added…

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Brooklyn Nets waive Greivis Vasquez #NBA #Nets The Brooklyn Nets have waived guard Greivis Vasquez. “Greivis did everything we asked of him and more to try to get back on the court at full strength.

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NBA Injury Report: 11/9/2016

NBA Injury Report: 11/9/2016

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  BKN- Caris Levert (left foot rehab), Jeremy Lin (strained left hamstring), & Greivis Vasquez (sore right ankle)- OUT

NYK- NONE to report

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  BOS- Kelly Olynyk (right shoulder rehab)- Questionable

Al Horford (concussion) &…

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NBA Injury Report: 11/4/2016

NBA Injury Report: 11/4/2016 #NBA #InjuryReport

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  ATL- Tiago Splitter (right hamstring strain) & Mike Scott (sore left knee)- OUT

WAS- Ian Mahinmi (left knee surgery)- OUT

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  MIA- Josh Richardson (sprained right MCL)- Questionable

Wayne Ellington (right thigh contusion)- OUT

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NBA Injury Report: 11/3/2016

NBA Injury Report: 11/3/2016 #NBA #InjuryReport

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SAC- Omri Casspi (virus)- Questionable

ORL- Jodie Meeks (fractured right foot)- OUT

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IND- Rodney Stuckey (right hamstring strain)- OUT

MIL- Khris Middleton (left hamstring)- OUT

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NBA Injury Report: 11-2-16

NBA Injury Report: 11-2-16 #NBA #InjuryReport

Here is the complete list of injuries for all teams playing on 11-2-2016:

Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards

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Lucas Noguiera (sprained left ankle)- Questionable

Jared Sullinger (left foot surgery) and Delon Wright (right shoulder surgery)- OUT

WAS-

Ian Mahinmi (left knee surgery)- OUT

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Charlotte Hornets

PHI-

Jerryd Bayless (left wrist), Nerlens Noel (left knee), &…

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Jeremy Lamb Injury Update #NBA #Hornets The Charlotte Hornets announced today that guard Jeremy Lamb will be out for at least 1-2 weeks before being reevlauated with a strained left hamstring.

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76ers exercise options on Stuaskas, Embiid, and Okafor #NBA #76ers The Philadelphia 76ers announced today that they have exercised player options on guard Nik Stuaskas, center Joel Embiid, and forward Jahlil Okafor. For Embiid and Stuaskas the options were their fourth-year options. And for Okafor his option was for his third-year.

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Inside the Box: Grizzlies vs. Knicks

Inside the Box: Grizzlies vs. Knicks #NBA #Knicks #Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies Player MIN FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P% FTM FTA FT% OR DR REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/- James Ennis 27:07 5 7 0.714 2 3 0.667 4 5 0.800 1 3 4 1 0 0 1 3 16 8 JaMychal Green 30:27 5 12 0.417 0 3 0.000 0 0 0.000 1 7 8 0 0 1 0 6 10 -15 Marc Gasol 30:55 5 15 0.333 1 4 0.250 9 9 1.000 2 4 6 3 0 1 1 3 20 -10 Mike Conley 23:36 4 9 0.444 0 1 0.000 3 4 0.750 2 3 5 5 0 0 4 2 11 -18 Andrew…

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(Video) John Henson beats buzzer; Bucks win 110-108 #NBA #Bucks #Nets Video Credit: NBA