Новости за 11.01.2023

Via ESPN.com: After a full year of rehabilitating an ACL tear in his left knee, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is targeting a return against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, sources told ESPN. Rubio will practice Wednesday, and if all goes well, he will play in Portland on Thursday, the sources said. The Cavaliers … Continue reading "Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio will reportedly make season debut soon"

The Atlanta Hawks have signed 12-year NBA veteran center Derrick Favors to a 10-day contract. In 12 NBA seasons, Favors has seen action in 790 career games (503 starts), owning averages of 10.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.19 blocks in 24.3 minutes (.534 FG%, .663 FT%). He is one of only 12 active … Continue reading "Atlanta Hawks sign Derrick Favors to a 10-day contract"

In NBA national TV news, on Thursday, January 26, TNT will now televise the Knicks at Celtics game, and have dropped the Bulls at Hornets. The Celtics at 29-12 have the best record in the NBA, while the Knicks at 22-19 currently sit a respectable 7th in the Eastern conference. The Bulls (19-22) are currently … Continue reading "TNT adds January 26 Knicks at Celtics game to TV schedule, drops Bulls at Hornets"

Via the South Florida Sun Sentinel: Tuesday night’s 112-111 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder just about summed up the Miami Heat’s season. There were the requisite injury absences, in this case going without Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry, among others. There was a moment of the unfathomable, in this case backup … Continue reading "Heat hit 40 of 40 free throws in win over Thunder"

Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. has undergone season-ending surgery on his left foot. The surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson at Bellin Health Titletown Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Green Bay, WI. “This was a tough decision for Otto, he had hoped to avoid surgery, but ultimately a decision had to be made … Continue reading "Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. undergoes season-ending foot surgery"