The Houston Rockets signed running back Tristen Newton on Saturday to a two-way contract. The team gave up a two-way forward by Tyler Smith to create an opening. Newton, 24, becomes one of three players on two-way contracts for Houston, joining JD Davison and Isaiah Crawford. The Indiana Pacers selected the 6-foot-5, 202-pound Newton with…
Alperen Sengun played only 64 seconds for Houston Rockets on Saturday. All-Star Center left the game against the Dallas Mavericks after rolling his right ankle on a rebound early in the first quarter and did not return. The Rockets first listed him as questionable, then ruled him out. The injury could derail a career-best season…
MIAMI – After The Miami Heat upset the Detroit Pistons on Thursdaythe team was riding a four-game winning streak until they came back down to Earth after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 125-115, on Saturday night. In a frustrating night that included Heat star and Sixth Man of the Year candidate Jaime Jaquez Jr. leaving…
DALLAS— Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington left Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with an apparent injury. During the second quarter, the Mavs confirmed that Washington suffered a sprained right ankle and said he would not return to the game. Washington has dealt with injury concerns this season. The Mavs are obviously hoping he…
Chris Finch explained why it was necessary for Minnesota The Timberwolves will beat the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Finch is in his sixth season as an NBA head coach, all with the Timberwolves. He wants to keep the team competitive as a serious playoff contender after reaching the West Finals the past two seasons….
It is obvious that it is The Cleveland Cavaliers have been better lately for improving health, but few consider the importance of this on an individual level. Athletes are creatures of habit, and when those routines are altered or interrupted due to injuries or schedule changes, it throws things off. In basketball, that can mean…
LOS ANGELES – From Austin Reeves and Rui Hachimura is ruled out due to injury, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia took their place in the starting lineup for Los Angeles Lakersfor now. The The Lakers are 1-1 in their last two games with the duo running with the starters, and during the team’s 128-121 win…
Jason Kidd has endured its share of ups and downs as Dallas Mavericks head coach, but one recent decision he made could help the Mavs in a key way before the NBA trade deadline. Kidd made a move to bring Klay Thompson off the bench earlier in the season. Not only did the move lead…
VJ Edgecombe showed how relentless his motor can be during Philly The match between the 76ers and the New York Knicks on Saturday night. Edgecombe made incredible strides during his rookie NBA campaign. He has secured a full-time starting role thanks to his productive efforts on both sides of the ball, forming a solid backcourt…
It seems San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Vembanyama he can return to action soon after sustaining an injury on New Year’s Eve. At the usual pre-match press conference before team’s game against the Portland Trail BlazersMitch Johnson said his All-Star center “looks really good” and is “doing well” when talking about his rehab. “I expect…
