OKLAHOMA CITY (Sporting Alert) — Oklahoma City Thunder fan will have to wait a bit longer to see Russell Westbrook in action after it was revealed that guard had another surgery that will keep him out for a month and a half. The Thunder, through Executive Vice President and General…
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Reports: Kevin Martin leaves Oklahoma City and joins Timberwolves
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sporting Alert) — Shooting guard Kevin Martin will leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and sign for the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN and media reports are saying on Tuesday. According to the reports, Martin, who initially had stated that he was considering an offer from the Thunder to extend his…
Read MoreNate Robinson starts: Chicago vs Brooklyn Live Stream on TNT Over Time
Brooklyn, New York (Sporting Alert) — Nate Robinson has been confirmed as the starter for Chicago a point guard for the injured guard Kirk Hinrich in tonight’s NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 5 playoff series clash with Brooklyn at Barclays Center.
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Game Time: 7 p.m. ET, Monday, April 29, 2013
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Robinson was very impressive in the Bulls’ 142-134 triple-overtime victory on Saturday after scoring 34 points in the win. He scored a stunning 23 points in the fourth quarter alone.
Chicago leads the seven game series 3-1.
Robinson starts for the injured Hinrich, who picked up a calf problem and was forced to wear a boot.
Jimmy Butler, Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah are the other starters for the Chicago Bulls.
The Brooklyn Nets, which won the first game easily, were on course to take the victory on Saturday, but collapsed.
But instead of looking back at the disappointment, coach P.J. Carlesimo wants his team to look past that defeat and focus on Monday night’s game.
“I think they are very acutely aware of the mistakes that we made and I don’t think we need that for tomorrow (Monday),” Carlesimo said Sunday.
“I think (Monday) is more positive and I think it’s really important for us to be looking ahead, not backwards, tomorrow.
“They’ll be enough motivation. They’re not going to forget what happened on Saturday, but I don’t think we need it. We need to dwell on Monday, not Saturday.”
Meanwhile, despite being delighted about the fighting spirit of his team to pick up the win in the last outing, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau has warned his players to quickly forget that game and get the next job done.
”Well, it’s one game,” Thibodeau said. ”I like the fact that we never quit on the game. That’s been the nature of the team all season.
“They’ll keep battling. Things weren’t going our way, but there was no give-in. They just kept going.”
He added: ”The thing is, you’ve got to win different ways. They make shots. Some of the plays were defended well. We knew that going in.
“You can’t let your guard down against them. They’re a great team. They’ve shown that all year. We know we’re going to have to play our best game tomorrow.”
Louisville guard Kevin Ware fell to shocking leg injury against Duke
INDIANAPOLIS (Sporting Alert) — Basketball supporters fell to tears midway through the first half of the NCAA March Madness Midwest regional final clash in Indiana, following an eyeing popping incident involving Kevin Ware of Louisville. WARNING! VERY DISTURBING IMAGES – VIDEO Ware jumped out to try and block a three-point…
Read MoreBoston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo tears ACL, done for season
The Boston Celtics have just been dealt a massive blow of their season, following the news that All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo has torn his ACL.
Rondo was active during the Boston Celtics’ shootaround on Sunday, but after struggling to bare the pain, the star guard was taken to the hospital for an MRI where it was discovered that he, indeed has torn his ACL and is out for the rest of the season.
Rondo is set for surgery, but a date has yet to be determined.
Boston Celtics will now have its hands full, but with a collection of guards, including Jason Terry and Courtney Lee, Doc Rivers’ team could be in safe hands.
It is also believed that Terry will now be see an increase in his regular minutes on the floor with Rondo out.
Kyrie Irving guides Cleveland past Boston, 95-90
CLEVELAND (Sporting Alert) — Former Duke Blue Devils star guard Kyrie Irving scored 40 points and knocked down several key buckets late in the game, as the Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a 95-90 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The point guard, who has been very impressive in…
Read MoreLA Clippers v Thunder: Live Coverage
LOS ANGELES (Sporitng Alert) — The Los Angeles Clippers will again be without star point guard Chris Paul for tonight’s NBA clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center.
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Paul, who is averaging 16.6 points per game and 9.7 assists per game, will miss the action because of a bruised right kneecap.
Paul had originally picked up the problem in the defeat to the Orlando Magic on Jan. 12 when he clashed knees with J.J. Redick.
The All-Star guard missed three successive games with the injury, but did return in the win over the Washington Wizards last Saturday.
He struggled against the Golden State Warriors in the 106-99 defeat on Monday.
Eric Bledsoe will start the game, while Jamal Crawford is expected to see more minutes.
LA Clippers v Thunder
LA Clippers: Eric Bledsoe – G; Willie Green – G;Caron Butler – F; Blake Griffin – F; DeAndre Jordan – C
Thunder: Russell Westbrook – G; Thabo Sefolosha – G; Kevin Durant – F; Serge Ibaka – F; Kendrick Perkins – C
Kobe Bryant retirement hint? Probably not, but guard fed-up with defeats
Philadelphia 103, L.A. Lakers 99 When: 10:30 PM ET, Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California Officials: #23 Jason Phillips, #50 Olandis Poole, #40 Leon Wood Attendance: 18997 LOS ANGELES (Sporting Alert) – Was this a Kobe Bryant retirement hint? Probably not, at least not for him,…
Read MoreWade suspended, Howard fined by NBA
NEW YORK (Sporting Alert) Miami Heat star guard Dwyane Wade has been slapped with a one game suspension for kicking the Charolette Bobcats guard Ramon Sessions in the groin area on Wednesday night. The NBA, also said Wade’s game suspension will be without pay. Stu Jackson, the NBA’s executive vice…
Read MoreLakers News: Steve Nash will be game time decision against Warriors
Oakland, California (Sporting Alert) — Steve Nash could very well feature against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers said the guard will be a game time decision.
Nash has been out of action for almost two months now after suffering a left leg injury at the end of October, but returned to regular team practice this week.
The veteran point guard is hopeful of playing for the Lakers at Golden State tonight, but admits that he will not try to rush his return.
After taking part in back-to-back full sessions on Thursday and Friday, Nash revealed that he’s feeling much better, but the Lakers will wait until game time to make the final decision.
“We’ll see,” Nash said when asked if he would play tonight. “I’ll have to talk with everybody not only how I feel, but if fits in the big term picture.
“There’s a chance I play (Saturday), but Christmas for sure.
“If I feel good Saturday after two days of practice and what the trainers, coaches and everyone thinks about (me) playing.
“This is two days of basketball in seven weeks. It’s not a home run that I just go out in an NBA game.
“I’m going to see how it goes tomorrow and talk to everybody, but I’d say the odds are low.”
Nash takes part in full Lakers session, but still uncertain about return
LOS ANGELES (Sporting Alert) — Los Angeles Lakers point guard is still uncertain about whether he will play on Saturday. Nash, who is recovering from a leg injury, participated in his first full session with his Lakers teammates on Thursday and admits that he was feeling much better. The veteran…
Read MoreNash could make Lakers return Saturday – Reports
LOS ANGELES (Sporting Alert) — The Los Angeles Lakers have penciled in Christmas Day as the possible return date for point guard Steve Nash, but reports are claiming the veteran could return before this time. Nash, who has been out with a leg injury since October, was back in full…
Read MoreJames, Wade, lead Miami Heat past Nets
Final Score: Miami Heat 103, Brooklyn Nets 73 Attendance: 19,627 Officials: Mike Callahan, Tony Brown, Josh Tiven. MIAMI, FL (Sporting Alert) — Dwyane Wade scored 22 points and Lebron James added 20 and the Miami Heat picked up an easy 103-73 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in NBA on Wednesday night. The victory…
Read MoreChicago Bulls to sign Nate Robinson, says reports
CHICAGO (Sporting Alert) — Nate Robinson has agreed terms with the Chicago Bulls or the upcoming NBA season, media reports are claiming.
News media, the Associated Press, reports that the three-time slam dunk champion, who was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder, where he played just four games last year, to the Golden State Warriors – found good form since the move and the Bulls apparently want him as another cover for the injured Derrick Rose.
Robinson averaged 11.2 points and 4.5 assists for the Warriors last season.
If the reports are indeed true, the 5-foot-9 guard will join the experienced Kirk Hinrich, who also signed with the Chicago Bulls last week.
Hinrich will be in his second stint in Chicago.
The two will bring lots of experience to a Bulls side which is expected to be without star point guard Rose for a large portion of the season as he continues to recover from his knee surgery.
Rose missed a big portion of the shortened campaign for the Bulls last term.