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Fred VanVleet to have imagine done on injured hip

Tim Bontemps: The Raptors say Fred VanVleet will have further imaging done on his injured left hip tonight, and won't speak postgame. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Koreen @ ekoreen "He's gonna play through a lot of ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2022

Fred VanVleet exits Game 4 with hip strain, does not return

Josh Lewenberg: Official Fred VanVleet update. Left hip strain. He's done for afternoon. Source: Twitter @JLew1050 What's the buzz on Twitter? Aaron Rose @ AaronBenRose Fred VanVleet is out for the remainder of the game - 3:36 PM Ryan Wolstat @ ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 23, 2022

James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022

Jaylen Brown won’t comment on his vaccination status

Jay King: Asked about his vaccination status, Jaylen Brown pointed out he missed the playoffs last year. He said he's "ready to play against anybody" in the playoffs, implying he would be able to play in Toronto. But he said he won't comment on his ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2022

Robert Williams feeling way better physically

Keith Smith: Robert Williams: "Honestly, right now, I'm in a great place mentally. Physically, feeling way better." Source: Twitter @KeithSmithNBA What's the buzz on Twitter? Mark Murphy @ Murf56 Rob Williams on his initial fears after injuring his ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 2, 2022

Celtics to lose Robert Williams for at least several weeks

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Celtics C Robert Williams has suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee and will minimally miss several weeks. Further evaluation today will help provide a timetable. Boston moved into first-place Sunday, and ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 28, 2022

Nikola Vucevic out tonight

Tim Bontemps: Nikola Vucevic is out tonight, per the Bulls, after being a game-time decision with a hamstring issue. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops No Vooch, no chance. Not that they had one with ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 8, 2022

Nets say Steve Nash has cleared COVID-19 protocols

Tim Bontemps: The Nets say Steve Nash has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and will coach tomorrow's game in Boston against the Celtics. Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz on Twitter? Kristian Winfield @ Krisplashed Steve ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 5, 2022

Draymond Green expected back after All-Star break

Tim Bontemps: The Warriors say Draymond Green is "anticipated" to return "at some point after the All-Star Break" from the disc issue that's kept him out for more than a month. pic.twitter.com/Dsoh5atVPb Source: Twitter @TimBontemps What's the buzz ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2022

WATCH: ESPN’s Tim Bontemps really likes the fit of newest Boston Celtic Derrick White

So far, it's been hand-in-glove, and to devastating effect.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2022