December 21st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry sprained his right ankle and had to be helped off the court during the team’s 95-91 preseason loss in Sacramento on Tuesday night. Last season, Curry severely sprained his right ankle three times. This offseason, after surgically repairing the ankle with a noted specialist, the Warriors believed any [...]
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Bulls MVP Derrick Rose Agrees to Five-Year, $94.8M Contract Extension
Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year, $94.8 million contract extension, and the Chicago Bulls will make the formality official at a Wednesday news conference at the Berto Center, sources told the Chicago Tribune. “It’s something big,” Rose said without confirming the announcement. “I’m going to talk about it more with my family there. I [...]
Celtics SF Paul Pierce Questionable for Season Opener
Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce will sit out Wednesday’s preseason finale against the Toronto Raptors with a bruised heel and his status for the Christmas Day season opener against the New York Knicks is uncertain. “It’s just a heel bruise,” said coach Doc Rivers. “He went real hard (Monday) and it got real sore. We just want him to rest.” Find [...]
Sources: Nets, PF Kris Humphries Agree to One-Year Deal Worth $7-8M
Power forward Kris Humphries and the New Jersey Nets are finalizing a one-year contract that will pay him between $7 million-$8 million, league sources told Yahoo Sports. Humphries is expected to sign the contract Tuesday and be in uniform for Wednesday’s preseason finale in New York against the Knicks. Last season, the former Golden Gopher recorded [...]
Nuggets, SG Aaron Afflalo Reach Five-Year, $43M Deal
The Denver Nuggets have re-signed shooting guard Aaron Afflalo to a five-year, $43 million deal. Afflalo, a restricted free agent, was highly coveted around the Association and the Nuggets would’ve matched any offer to retain the valuable services of the four-year baller from UCLA. Shooting Savant: Last season, the former Bruin ranked fifth among guards in [...]
Mavs Sharpshooter SF Peja Stojakovic Retires
Back and neck issues has forced three-time All Star, Dallas Mavericks small forward Peja Stojakovic to call it a career. “When you start competing against your body more than you’re preparing for the actual game,” the tantalizing three-point artist said, “it’s a wakeup call.” Despite interest from contending clubs, the 34-year old long-range specialist decided [...]
Spurs Waive Antonio McDyess; Retirement Likely
Antonio McDyess was waived by the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, clearing a path to retirement for the 17-year NBA veteran. The move clears $2.6 million from the team payroll. The 37-year-old power forward spent the last two seasons in San Antonio.
Shane Battier, Eddy Curry to Sit Out Tonight for Heat
Miami Heat forward Shane Battier and center Eddy Curry are expected to miss Wednesday’s final preseason game against the Orlando Magic as they continue to recover from injuries that have sidelined them during training camp. Both veterans went through conditioning drills as the team practiced Tuesday at American Airlines Arena. Battier is nursing a left quad strain he sustained in practice early [...]
