CHICAGO (AP) — The news that Derrick Rose will have knee surgery again hit the Chicago Bulls and their fans hard and left them in a familiar spot — trying to get by without their star point guard. The torn meniscus in his right knee was announced Tuesday night, another tough twist for a franchise, […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Derrick Rose‘s knee has failed him again. The Chicago Bulls star will have surgery on his right knee for the second straight season, casting doubt on whether the once dynamic point guard will ever be the same after a series of injuries. The team announced Tuesday night that Rose was feeling pain […]
MIAMI (AP) — Not even a week ago, Chris Bosh was talking about how eager he was to get home in an effort to turn the Miami Heat’s season around. His focus will be on something far more important now. The All-Star forward’s season is over, with the Heat announcing Saturday that – as suspected […]
Doctors treating Miami Heat star forward Chris Bosh are concerned he may have developed a blood clot in his lung but are still waiting for tests to make a diagnosis, sources tell ESPN.com. Bosh’s agent, Henry Thomas, told ESPN that early results are inconclusive regarding Bosh’s medical condition and that they are still “sorting through […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jerome Kersey, the versatile small forward who helped the Portland Trail Blazers reach two NBA Finals and won a title with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999, died Wednesday. He was 52. The cause of death wasn’t immediately known. A team ambassador, Kersey appeared Tuesday with fellow former Blazers Terry Porter […]
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NEW YORK (AP) — Amare Stoudemire started the New York Knicks moving forward, before his injuries hastened their return to the bottom. Now he wants to look elsewhere for a chance at a championship and sources say that will be with the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran forward was waived Monday after requesting the Knicks buy […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Mixing Broadway and basketball, this NBA All-Star Game was a West Side Story. Russell Westbrook scored 41 points, one shy of the All-Star game record, and the Western Conference beat the East 163-158 on Sunday night. The Oklahoma City speedster had a record 27 points by halftime and closed out the […]
Rocking what he called a “cranberry” suit and throwback high top fade, Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard left less people talking about his interesting outfit choice and more about his love tap on his teammate’s crotch. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade wanted to play in the All-Star Game and wants to be as healthy as possible for the stretch run of the season. So playing this weekend was deemed an unneeded risk. The Miami Heat guard announced Tuesday he will not play in the NBA’s midseason showcase, a decision made in […]
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks were rewarded for the first 17-0 month in NBA history when all five members of the starting lineup were selected Eastern Conference players of the month for January. All-Stars Paul Millsap, Jeff Teague and Al Horford were honored by the league on Wednesday, as well as the other starters, […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Al Horford, Paul Millsap and Jeff Teague were picked Thursday as reserves for the Eastern Conference All-Star team, giving the sizzling Atlanta Hawks three selections. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook made the West team despite early season injuries for the Oklahoma City stars. The Miami Heat also had two reserves in […]
