News archive: May 2017 (Page 4)
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Injuries
Tony Parker underwent a successful surgery to repair a ruptured left quadriceps tendon. A timeline for Parker’s return will be determined at a later date.
Incidents
Former Portland Trail Blazers star Brandon Roy is recovering after being wounded in a shooting over the weekend in the Los Angeles area.
Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luol Deng underwent successful surgery this morning to repair his right pectoral muscle. Deng is expected to make a full recovery.
Obituaries
Toby Kimball, who starred for the University of Connecticut and played for nine seasons in the NBA, has died. He was 74.
Suspensions & fines
Houston Rockets center Nene has been fined $15,000 for escalating an altercation by pushing San Antonio Spurs center Dewayne Dedmon above the shoulders.
Injuries
Charlotte Hornets center Miles Plumlee underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement on his right knee. Typical recovery time is six to eight weeks.
News
Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski has finalized a deal with ESPN and will begin working for the company by the start of NBA free agency on July 1.
Injuries
The L.A. Clippers announced that forward Blake Griffin underwent a successful surgery today to repair an injury to the plantar plate of his right big toe.
NBA rumors
Paul Millsap confirmed that he "probably will opt out" of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent, leaving the Atlanta Hawks to plot their future.
Execs and owners
The Indiana Pacers announced Monday that Larry Bird is stepping down as President with current General Manager Kevin Pritchard assuming Bird's position.