NBA rumors: Latest news on injuries and more
By Justin Lee, Chat Sports
Thursday’s five-game NBA slate was headlined by the Chicago Bulls’ 104–98 home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bulls moved to 4–2 thanks to a 29-point, seven-assist game by star point guard Derrick Rose.
Check out the latest NBA news and rumors below.
• The Dallas Mavericks finalized a five-year contract extension with head coach Rick Carlisle, the team announced. ESPN’s Mark Stein reports the extension is worth $35 million.
• Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Bealsays he’s “not looking” at other teams in advance of his restricted free agency this summer, reports Michael Lee of Yahoo! Sports.
• Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James was reportedly frustrated with big man Kevin Love for showing up “out of shape” before last season, reports Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal.
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• Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic will miss Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors with a bone bruise on his right knee, the team announced.
• Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes says head coach Steve Kerr is “getting his color back” after his second back surgery, he said on the Dan Patrick Show.
• Reggie Miller said on the Dan Patrick Show that there’s “no hope” for Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers to make the playoffs in 2015-16.
• Los Angeles Clippers forward Jamal Crawford is set to release his latest signature shoe for Brandback.
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