Author Archives: Sacha Melki
David Lee Out For Season
According to Ken Berger on Twitter, David Lee will be out of the playoffs with a rip hip flexor on Saturday and is done for the season. He had an MRI on the 21st of April. The Golden State Warriors who weren’t in the NBA playoffs since 2007 now lose their all-star big man. (via Hoops-Nation)
Bradley Beal To Miss Rest Of Season
According to CSN Washington, Bradley Beal will miss the rest of the season with a fibula injury. Beal is expected to be sidelined for approximately 6 to 7 weeks. Bradley Beal averaged 13.9 points per game to go along with 2.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game. (Via Hoops-Nation)
Kyrie Irving Out 3-4 Weeks With Shoulder Injury
According to Tom Withers From The Globe, Kyrie Irving could miss 3-4 weeks to the rest of the season because of a shoulder injury that happened Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors. “We’ll have to wait until it’s completely healed and then just go from there,” Scott said after Monday’s practice. (via Hoops-Nation)
Tony Parker Injured For Four Weeks
Unfortunately for the red hot Spurs, Tony Parker will be out for approximately four weeks according to Marc J Spears from Yahoo Sports. ”Spurs say guard Tony Parker is expected to be out for approximately four weeks with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain.” Spurs currently have the best record in the Western Conference and [...]
Omri Casspi Hospitalized After Appendectomy
According to the Associated Press, Omri Casspi of the Cleveland Cavaliers got hospitalized for stomach issues. He needed his appendix removed and had surgery Saturday and is going to miss some games. We wish him a speedy recovery. (Via Hoops-Nation)
Andrew Bogut Out Indefinitely With Back Spasms
According to Carl Steward/Mercury News, Andrew Bogut is back on the injury list. He will be out indefinitely with back spasms. The Warriors are waiting for the MRI results on his back. The Golden State Warriors, who are trying to stay in the top 8 teams of the West, are now without their center, once again. [...]
Bynum Practices, Scrimmages With Sixers For First Time
According to John N. Mitchell/Philadelphia Inquirer, Andrew Bynum practiced with the Philadelphia Sixers for the first time on Friday. Bynum participated in a five-on-five scrimmage with his teammates. He has been recovering from knee problems on both knees. The Philadelphia Sixers are still confident they will be a competitive group when Bynum comes back. (Via Hoops-Nation)
Cuban Suggest Lakers Should Amnesty Kobe Bryant
According to Drew Garrison/Silver Screen & Roll, Mark Cuban suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers may have to consider using their amnesty on Kobe Bryant this summer. Kobe has a salary of 30.4 million for the 2013-2014 season. He has continued to play at an extremely high level, despite being 34 years old. Here is what [...]
Danny Granger To Make Season Debut Saturday Night
Danny Granger is finally coming back, which makes the Eastern Conference that more exciting. According to Mike Wells, Danny Granger will make his season debut Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons. Granger has missed the entire season with a knee injury. (Via Hoops-Nation)
Knicks Sign Kenyon Martin To 10 day Contract
According to Martin J Spears From Yahoo Sports: ”Knicks have agreed to sign veteran forward Kenyon Martin to a 10-day contract, a source told Yahoo! Sports.” The Miami Heat and the New York Knicks were two of the most talked about teams when discussing where Kenyon Martin will end up. The New York Knicks have constantly [...]
Kobe Bryant Guarantees Lakers Will Make The Playoffs
According to Jack McCallum/Sports Illustrated, Kobe Bryant doesn’t only think, but he guarantees the Lakers will finish the second half of the season strong and make it to the playoffs. “It’s not a question of if we make the playoffs,” Bryant said on Feb. 12. “We will. And when we get there, I have no fear of [...]