It sounds like David Krejci won’t be able to play at World Cup of Hockey

He is recovering from off-season hip surgery.

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Report: Sir’Dominic Pointer signing in Israel rather than with Cavaliers

It’s a prime time to join the Cavaliers. Cleveland has just 12 players with guaranteed salaries, plus J.R. Smith and/or minus Mo Williams. And the Cavs still have that championship shine that makes everyone associated with the team look better. Sir’Dominic Pointer, the No. 53 pick by the Cavs last year, is not taking advantage. […]

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Jeff Carter might not be available for the World Cup

He suffered an injury while training.

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Phil Jackson: Kobe Bryant requested trade during my first Lakers season, Pistons offered Grant Hill

Kobe Bryant infamously requested a trade in 2007. The Lakers even agreed to terms with the Pistons before Kobe vetoed the deal with his no-trade clause. That wasn’t the first time – for a Kobe trade request or Pistons offer. Phil Jackson on 1999-00, via Charley Rosen of Today’s Fastbreak: Kobe was only averaging about […]

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Warriors giving out Klay Thompson San Jose Sharks bobblehead, because why? (photo)

What the heck is this monstrosity? Just because you’re playing a preseason game in San Jose’s hockey arena doesn’t mean you have to do this. 2nd Preseason Home Game: Oct. 6 vs. Sacramento at San Jose's SAP Center w/ Klay Thompson @SanJoseSharks Bobblehead http://pic.twitter.com/lAUfqW6Tmt — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) August 30, 2016 Also: I want one.

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Pat Riley: Shaq, not LeBron, was Heat’s biggest acquisition

Pat Riley throwing shade at LeBron James after LeBron left the Heat? Why I never. Oh, right. Now, Dwyane Wade, who left for the Bulls, is getting similar treatment. The Heat president who’s totally not bitter called trading for Shaquille O’Neal in 2004 – not drafting Wade in 2003 or signing LeBron, Wade and Chris […]

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Former Blackhawk Rundblad signs in Swiss League

He signs with Zurich.

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