After experiencing some discomfort during his recently-accelerated rehabilitation program, Clippers’ forward Blake Griffin was examined Tuesday afternoon by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. As a result of that examination, it has been determined that the healing in his left patella area has not improved to the expected required level. Griffin will undergo a surgical procedure in the near future, with a recovery prognosis of four to six months. Team personnel will be made available to the media. Further details will be made available as events develop. - NBA.com
"They're going to get a feel for who they have the best shot at and will craft their strategy accordingly,'' a source close to the Heat said. "They will pursue more than one guy. James is their top choice, but if they get a yes from Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire, I'd be shocked if they told either to hold on so they can wait on LeBron'' -- unless Miami has strong reason to believe James is coming. "If they get one of those three, they would feel confident they can keep Wade. Their biggest anxiety is losing Wade.'' - Miami Herald
"I'm very hopeful that he will. I think it will be hard for him to find a better situation,'' said Gund, touching upon other top NBA teams likely not having the salary-cap room to sign James. "I think that if something were near equal he's going to stay where he is. There's the saying, 'The devil you know is better than the devil you don't.' - FanHouse
New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with prostate cancer this past November. - The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Josh Boone, likely to be the next man shipped out as soon as they can find a final resting place for his $2 million contract, had a long conversation with Rod Thorn during free-throw drills. But the subject of a trade never came up, he said. “I only know what I read, and (reports) say they’re shopping me,” Boone said. “I would love to stay, but I know how the business is.” - The Star-Ledger
It has been clear that Iverson has found a chemistry with Dalembert, involving the center in the offense, knowing Dalembert would respond at the other end of the floor. It's almost as if Dalembert, pleased with being included, doesn't want to disappoint Iverson. "I told him that," Dalembert said. "I'm so glad he got back, because he knows what I'm capable of doing, my style of game. [Our games] merge together; they fit together. I'm a finisher; he's the guy who's going to start it. - Philadelphia Daily News
Using Drew Gooden’s partially guaranteed contract and two players it wound up trading to the New Jersey Nets days later – Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams – Dallas could assemble a package of contracts high enough to reach the salary range of Boozer’s $12.3 million expiring contract to make the trade math work ... but low enough to net an initial savings of $2.5 million for the Jazz. - ESPN.com
After scoring 20 second-half points to lead the Spurs to a 105-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at the AT&T Center, Parker revealed he is suffering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Asked why he has had occasional problems this season on drives to the basket, Parker volunteered the news about his injury. “I'm a little bit slower, that's why,” he said. “I don't think it's much different. It's just my plantar fasciitis is killing me.” - San Antonio Express-News
It is possible we will never know the veracity of the trade rumors that swirled around the Internet and radio airwaves on Tuesday. Did the Spurs really offer Tony Parker to New Orleans in a deal for Chris Paul? Two high-ranking members of the Spurs' front office told the Express-News no such discussions with the Hornets took place -- although, admittedly, team brass has zero incentive to confirm the attempted and failed trade of an All-Star after the fact - San Antonio Express-News Blog
On Allen Iverson: The Knicks came close to pulling the trigger, but backed out, fearing the circus he brought wouldn't be worth the aggravation. They didn't think Iverson was enough to push them into the playoffs and he'd lessen the roles of prospects Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler. At the time, Mike D'Antoni even talked about focusing on Eddy Curry's low-post development, but that experiment lasted three games. - NY Post
Multiple sources tell WTOP that Arenas moved those weapons out of his Virginia home within the past year, long before the incident at the Verizon Center. By all accounts, the guns in Arenas' collection were legally owned, yet it's unclear how many he actually owned or still owns. - WTOP
One day after a miscommunication between Monta Ellis and coach Don Nelson in the final seconds of a three-point loss to Cleveland, Ellis accepted blame for failing to hear Nelson tell the team not to call time. In the Warriors' final possession, after a rebound in the backcourt, Ellis wasted valuable seconds by glancing toward Nelson wondering if time should be called. A tardy Ellis hurriedly crossed half-court but had no open shot, so he dished backward to Stephen Curry, who missed a desperation 34-footer to end it. "It was on me," Ellis said. "I've just got to pay more attention in the huddle." - San Francisco Chronicle
An NBA source confirmed Tuesday that the Sixers and Rockets have had discussions about Tracy McGrady. Houston is looking to deal McGrady and his expiring $23 million contract by the Feb. 19 trade deadline. An ESPN.com story Tuesday claimed the Sixers "hinted at a package of (Andre) Iguodala and Samuel Dalembert for McGrady," though the source said the Sixers "didn't hint." - Philly Burbs
Tracy McGrady is in Chicago rehabbing from microfracture knee surgery. A trade to the Bulls is among the possibilities for the Rockets forward. "Tracy looks unbelievable," said Tim Grover, who has trained numerous NBA stars, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. "There are no physical limitations that he has. Any team that gets him is going to get a very fine-tuned and hungry player to prove himself over again." - Chicago Tribune
Among other potential unrestricted free agents, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki and Boston's Paul Pierce are expected to stay put. The Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Houston's injured Yao Ming and Denver's Kenyon Martin reportedly won't opt out. - Miami Herald
Executives around the league will be watching closely, with many teams hoping to land Kevin Martin by the February trade deadline should the Kings make him available. League sources indicate Houston, Toronto, Cleveland, Phoenix and Dallas are among those keeping watch. The Kings, who are believed to be looking for a significant frontcourt addition, have given no indication they intend to move Martin. - Sacramento Bee
Center Darko Milicic told The Post he is hoping his agent can work out an agreement with the Knicks to be released. Milicic said he doesn't want to leave money on the table, but feels it's best for him and the Knicks to part ways. Milicic said he doesn't want to play for another team, but rest for next season when he plans to return to Europe. - NY Post
"They're going to get a feel for who they have the best shot at and will craft their strategy accordingly,'' a source close to the Heat said. "They will pursue more than one guy. James is their top choice, but if they get a yes from Chris Bosh or Amare Stoudemire, I'd be shocked if they told either to hold on so they can wait on LeBron'' -- unless Miami has strong reason to believe James is coming. "If they get one of those three, they would feel confident they can keep Wade. Their biggest anxiety is losing Wade.'' - Miami Herald
"I'm very hopeful that he will. I think it will be hard for him to find a better situation,'' said Gund, touching upon other top NBA teams likely not having the salary-cap room to sign James. "I think that if something were near equal he's going to stay where he is. There's the saying, 'The devil you know is better than the devil you don't.' - FanHouse
New Orleans Hornets owner George Shinn will undergo surgery on Wednesday to remove his prostate after being diagnosed with prostate cancer this past November. - The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Josh Boone, likely to be the next man shipped out as soon as they can find a final resting place for his $2 million contract, had a long conversation with Rod Thorn during free-throw drills. But the subject of a trade never came up, he said. “I only know what I read, and (reports) say they’re shopping me,” Boone said. “I would love to stay, but I know how the business is.” - The Star-Ledger
It has been clear that Iverson has found a chemistry with Dalembert, involving the center in the offense, knowing Dalembert would respond at the other end of the floor. It's almost as if Dalembert, pleased with being included, doesn't want to disappoint Iverson. "I told him that," Dalembert said. "I'm so glad he got back, because he knows what I'm capable of doing, my style of game. [Our games] merge together; they fit together. I'm a finisher; he's the guy who's going to start it. - Philadelphia Daily News
Using Drew Gooden’s partially guaranteed contract and two players it wound up trading to the New Jersey Nets days later – Kris Humphries and Shawne Williams – Dallas could assemble a package of contracts high enough to reach the salary range of Boozer’s $12.3 million expiring contract to make the trade math work ... but low enough to net an initial savings of $2.5 million for the Jazz. - ESPN.com
After scoring 20 second-half points to lead the Spurs to a 105-85 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night at the AT&T Center, Parker revealed he is suffering from plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Asked why he has had occasional problems this season on drives to the basket, Parker volunteered the news about his injury. “I'm a little bit slower, that's why,” he said. “I don't think it's much different. It's just my plantar fasciitis is killing me.” - San Antonio Express-News
It is possible we will never know the veracity of the trade rumors that swirled around the Internet and radio airwaves on Tuesday. Did the Spurs really offer Tony Parker to New Orleans in a deal for Chris Paul? Two high-ranking members of the Spurs' front office told the Express-News no such discussions with the Hornets took place -- although, admittedly, team brass has zero incentive to confirm the attempted and failed trade of an All-Star after the fact - San Antonio Express-News Blog
On Allen Iverson: The Knicks came close to pulling the trigger, but backed out, fearing the circus he brought wouldn't be worth the aggravation. They didn't think Iverson was enough to push them into the playoffs and he'd lessen the roles of prospects Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler. At the time, Mike D'Antoni even talked about focusing on Eddy Curry's low-post development, but that experiment lasted three games. - NY Post
Multiple sources tell WTOP that Arenas moved those weapons out of his Virginia home within the past year, long before the incident at the Verizon Center. By all accounts, the guns in Arenas' collection were legally owned, yet it's unclear how many he actually owned or still owns. - WTOP
One day after a miscommunication between Monta Ellis and coach Don Nelson in the final seconds of a three-point loss to Cleveland, Ellis accepted blame for failing to hear Nelson tell the team not to call time. In the Warriors' final possession, after a rebound in the backcourt, Ellis wasted valuable seconds by glancing toward Nelson wondering if time should be called. A tardy Ellis hurriedly crossed half-court but had no open shot, so he dished backward to Stephen Curry, who missed a desperation 34-footer to end it. "It was on me," Ellis said. "I've just got to pay more attention in the huddle." - San Francisco Chronicle
An NBA source confirmed Tuesday that the Sixers and Rockets have had discussions about Tracy McGrady. Houston is looking to deal McGrady and his expiring $23 million contract by the Feb. 19 trade deadline. An ESPN.com story Tuesday claimed the Sixers "hinted at a package of (Andre) Iguodala and Samuel Dalembert for McGrady," though the source said the Sixers "didn't hint." - Philly Burbs
Tracy McGrady is in Chicago rehabbing from microfracture knee surgery. A trade to the Bulls is among the possibilities for the Rockets forward. "Tracy looks unbelievable," said Tim Grover, who has trained numerous NBA stars, including Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. "There are no physical limitations that he has. Any team that gets him is going to get a very fine-tuned and hungry player to prove himself over again." - Chicago Tribune
Among other potential unrestricted free agents, Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki and Boston's Paul Pierce are expected to stay put. The Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Houston's injured Yao Ming and Denver's Kenyon Martin reportedly won't opt out. - Miami Herald
Executives around the league will be watching closely, with many teams hoping to land Kevin Martin by the February trade deadline should the Kings make him available. League sources indicate Houston, Toronto, Cleveland, Phoenix and Dallas are among those keeping watch. The Kings, who are believed to be looking for a significant frontcourt addition, have given no indication they intend to move Martin. - Sacramento Bee
Center Darko Milicic told The Post he is hoping his agent can work out an agreement with the Knicks to be released. Milicic said he doesn't want to leave money on the table, but feels it's best for him and the Knicks to part ways. Milicic said he doesn't want to play for another team, but rest for next season when he plans to return to Europe. - NY Post
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