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Rivers left in foul mood by lack of calls on Nets
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Thursday, 16 December 2021 21:35
NEW YORK -- With his Philadelphia 76ers trailing by nine points to the Brooklyn Nets and three seconds left in the fourth quarter Thursday night at Barclays Center, coach Doc Rivers called timeout.His goal, however, wasn't to try to draw up a play. Instead, it was to deliver a message to the officials.So he walked out to center court, stared…
Nash: Playing KD big minutes not sustainable
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Thursday, 16 December 2021 20:51
NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said he's concerned about the amount of minutes superstar forward Kevin Durant is playing this season, and that the team is going to have to monitor him closely as it navigates the next several games with a short-handed roster ravaged by COVID-19."It's a really important topic," Nash said before Brooklyn hosted the…
Memo: NBA, NBPA agree to increased testing
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Thursday, 16 December 2021 20:51
As the NBA tries to fortify itself against waves of positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the league will increase daily testing and face mask use for players and staff through the holiday season, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to elevate testing for two weeks starting on December 26. Players and…
Lakers add Westbrook to protocol, target Thomas
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Thursday, 16 December 2021 13:35
MINNEAPOLIS -- Los Angeles Lakers guards Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley have entered the NBA's health and safety protocols, it was announced Thursday.Meanwhile, the Lakers, if granted a hardship exemption by the league, plan to sign free agent Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract on Friday, sources told ESPN.The hardship exemption was put into place by the league to allow…
Zion receives foot injection for 'frustrating' injury
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Thursday, 16 December 2021 11:53
METAIRIE, La. -- The New Orleans Pelicans announced Zion Williamson has received an injection in his right foot to help the bone-healing process.Williamson will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks once further imaging on the foot can occur.Earlier this week, he traveled to Los Angeles to meet with Dr. Richard Ferkel of Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Ferkel, who along with Pelicans…
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