It doesn’t happen as you might think, you know. Although the idea of stars returning to the teams that drafted them in full circle moments has a certain gravitas, the ones that leave their former franchises usually continue down that path. So, when NBA insider Jake Fischer relayed that he believes the Philadelphia 76ers looked into signing Los Angeles Clippers point guard Ben … [Read more...] about Sixers Looked Into Signing Former Face Of The Franchise?
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Daniel Gafford to miss at least six weeks with Grade 3 MCL sprain
Shams Charania: Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford has sustained a Grade 3 right MCL sprain and will miss at least 6 weeks, sources tell me and @Tim MacMahon. Gafford, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II now expected to be out significant stretches of the second half of the season. … [Read more...] about Daniel Gafford to miss at least six weeks with Grade 3 MCL sprain
Dante Exum leads undermanned Mavs to win despite Tyler Herro’s 40-point game
Shahnavaz Makhani: Mavs win, 118-113! Incredible defensive effort by the Mavs and Jason Kidd. Tyler Herro went off for 40 but the role players for the Heat couldn’t do anything. Dallas had seven of their nine players available in double figures, led by an amazing effort from Dante Exum (27-3-4). The Mavs shot better from the field and from three with half their roster out. … [Read more...] about Dante Exum leads undermanned Mavs to win despite Tyler Herro’s 40-point game
Daniel Gafford to miss at least six weeks with Grade 3 MCL sprain
Shams Charania: Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford has sustained a Grade 3 right MCL sprain and will miss at least 6 weeks, sources tell me and @Tim MacMahon. Gafford, Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II now expected to be out significant stretches of the second half of the season.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Emiliano Carchia … [Read more...] about Daniel Gafford to miss at least six weeks with Grade 3 MCL sprain
Trade Deadline Leftovers: Bulls, Ball, Jazz, Luka, More
The Bulls had a “firm offer” to acquire a first-round pick and take on future salary in a deal for Lonzo Ball at the trade deadline, a league source tells John Hollinger of The Athletic. K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link) backs up that report, suggesting he heard the same thing prior to the deadline. Instead of accepting that offer, the Bulls opted to … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Leftovers: Bulls, Ball, Jazz, Luka, More