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NBA dealing with COVID-related ref shortage
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Monday, 26 April 2021 14:46
Ten NBA referees, including veteran officials typically assigned to the NBA Finals, are sidelined because of issues related to COVID-19 and, in one case, an injury, a league official told ESPN.That figure represents the highest of its kind to date in a season during which 24 referees have missed at least one game because of health and safety protocols, a…
Magic's Cannady has surgery, set for full recovery
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Monday, 26 April 2021 14:46
Orlando Magic guard Devin Cannady had season-ending right ankle surgery Monday morning but is expected to make a full recovery, according to the team.Monday's announcement came a day after Cannady suffered the gruesome-looking injury while attempting to defend a layup attempt in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers. There was blood on the court around his ankle, and Cannady…
Clippers sign center Cousins for rest of season
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Monday, 26 April 2021 14:46
The LA Clippers signed center DeMarcus Cousins for the rest of the season on Monday.Cousins' second 10-day contract expired Sunday. He signed his first 10-day contract with the team on April 5.Cousins has averaged 9.3 points and 8 rebounds in 14 minutes in each of the team's past three wins.The 30-year-old Cousins began the season with the Houston Rockets, who…
Cavaliers' Nance breaks thumb; 3 others injured
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Monday, 26 April 2021 14:46
CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. broke his right thumb in Sunday's loss at Washington and likely will miss the remainder of the season.Nance's injury was one of several suffered by Cleveland players and will leave the Cavaliers short-handed for Monday night's game against Toronto in Florida.Guard Matthew Dellavedova is out with a neck strain and after receiving four…
Curry sets NBA record for 3s in a month with 85
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Monday, 26 April 2021 01:20
SAN FRANCISCO -- Stephen Curry's record-setting month of April rolled on Sunday night against the Sacramento Kings, as he hit seven 3-pointers in a 117-113 Golden State Warriors victory to set a new NBA record for most 3s in a calendar month with 85 -- and counting.The previous record was held by the Brooklyn Nets' James Harden, who hit 82…
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