NBA Player News

Friday, May 25

05/25/12 - 10:41AM ETKeyon Dooling : (Illness) Misses Practice

Dooling (illness) did not practice Friday, the Celtics' official Twitter page reports.

Dooling's status for Saturday's decisive Game 7 against the 76ers seems questionable with this news. Though he has just six points in the series against Philadelphia, Dooling's absence would force Rajon Rondo to shoulder even more of the burden come Saturday.
05/25/12 - 10:33AM ETAvery Bradley : Out for Remainder of Playoffs

Celtics coach Doc Rivers confirmed that Bradley (shoulder) will have surgery Friday and is done for the remainder of the playoffs, the Celtics' official Twitter page reports.

"It's disappointing," Rivers said. "He's been terrific this year." Bradley saw increased time this postseason before the injury on May 18. The 21-year-old showed a lot of improvement in his sophomore season, and should be near a full recovery by the start of training camp.
05/25/12 - 3:44AM ETGeorge Hill : Hopes To Stay With Pacers

Hill, who becomes a restricted free agent this summer, hopes to remain with the Pacers, the Indianapolis Star reports.

Indiana is home for Hill, who went to high school there and played college ball at IUPUI. Hill averaged 13 points per game during the playoffs and ascended to the starting point guard spot late in the regular season.

05/24/12 - 8:19AM ETAvery Bradley : Could be Shut Down

Bradley (shoulder) is likely done for the remainder of the playoffs, The Boston Globe reports.

Bradley's recurring shoulder issues have likely landed him on the shelf for the remainder of the playoffs. His left shoulder has popped out twice in the Conference Semifinals against Philadelphia, and a source mentioned that playing further would put him at risk of "serious structural damage."

05/23/12 - 2:56PM ETDeron Williams : Preference To Sign With Nets

Williams said his preference is to sign with the Nets if the team can make enough quality roster moves in the offseason, Sports Illustrated reports.

Williams has expressed interest in joining the Lakers, but would rather move with the Nets to Brooklyn if the front office can surround him with enough talent. The Nets will have a lot of cap room this summer and will probably look to make something happen in free agency to appease Williams.
05/23/12 - 2:51PM ETDanny Granger : (Ankle) Hopes To Play Thursday

Granger (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday but said he hopes to play Thursday, Fox Sports Florida reports.

If he plays, Granger is unlikely to be at 100 percent after exiting Tuesday's game with an ankle sprain. Knowing that the Pacers are facing elimination, Granger will do everything in his power to play, though expect coach Frank Vogel to cut back his minutes if his mobility is significantly limited.

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