Knicks’ Jeffries fractures leg in scrimmage
Knicks’ Jeffries fractures leg in scrimmage
New York Knicks forward Jared Jeffries fractured his left fibula at practice Thursday and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks. The 6-foot-11 seventh-year pro pulled up in the backcourt during a scrimmage and was immediately waved off the court by coach Mike D’Antoni. Jeffries’ lower leg was wrapped in an ice pack as he sat out the rest of practice until some light shooting at the end. Jeffries said he jumped and when he landed felt his muscle tighten up, describing it as “more than a cramp.NBA/~4/409808771″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
Warriors contemplate mascot switch (AP)
With the Oklahoma City Thunder now part of the NBA lineup, the Golden State Warriors‘ mascot might be a goner. Thunder is his name. Thunder has been part of this franchise for some 12 years and his likeness is featured on the team’s primary logo, though the team doesn’t use that image much anymore. Warriors team president Robert Rowell is willing to make the switch for the benefit of the other…
One burning question for every NBA team
Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It’s just one of Charley Rosen’s questions as camps begin.NBA/~4/409408086″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
With Ellis out, Dickau finds job
The Golden State Warriors plan to meet with the representative for point guard Monta Ellis next week to discuss any potential disciplinary action or fine because of his moped-related ankle injury.
Bulls: Noah to miss 5 days with eye injury
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah will likely miss five days after being poked in the left eye during practice. The team said Friday that the injury left Noah with blood in the front chamber of his eye after being hurt Wednesday. He’ll be monitored daily by the Bulls‘ medical staff. Noah averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 74 games as a rookie last season. The Bulls take on Dallas at the United Center on Thursday in their preseason opener.NBA/~4/410435363″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
NBA’s top 10 power forwards
Amare Stoudemire keeps getting better, but he’s still a notch behind KG and Timmy as Mike Kahn ranks the top 10 power forwards.NBA/~4/410403187″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
Warriors Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
With Baron Davis gone, Monta Ellis out as long as two months, the Warriors unable to transfer into the Eastern Conference and Don Nelson in the final year of his contract, there’s really just one question left unanswered about Golden State’s 2008-09 season: Who will be the team’s coach in 2009-10?
The early favorite is current Nelson assistant Keith Smart. In fact, he’s such an obvious choice, you have to wonder: Why haven’t the Warriors made it official yet?
Consider the potential positives of a preseason announcement:
•? It would make for a smooth transition, giving Nelson and Smart 82 games to work together on a successful hand-off.
•? It would allow the rest of the league to pay tribute to Nelson, the NBA’s second…
Can Jazz fend off Blazers in Northwest?
With all their key players back, the Jazz should win the Northwest again. But the division is full of young talent, Sean Stancill says.NBA/~4/409649226″ height=”1″ width=”1″/>
