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WADE TARGETS PLAYOFFS Dwayne Wade’s dislocated left shoulder is so fragile there’s a risk of aggravating the injury when he sleeps.  But come April, Wade figures he might be up to the rigors of the NBA playoffs.  The All-Star guard said Monday he has decided to delay surgery and rehabilitate his shoulder with the goal […]

Pippen and Phil Together Again?

Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he has talked to 41-year-old Scottie Pippen about making a comeback with the team. “I did get in touch with Scottie, but it was just preliminary talk about how he’s doing, where he’s at and how he feels,” Jackson said. Jackson said Pippen is interested in coming to Los Angeles. […]

Daniel Gibson Out With Toe Injury

Tom Withers from Slam Sports writes: Cavaliers rookie guard Daniel Gibson will miss at least two weeks with a sprained left big toe, an injury that will reshuffle Cleveland’s lineup again. Gibson, who has provided the Cavs with a spark since replacing Eric Snow at point guard in the starting lineup, initially injured his toe […]

SHANNON BROWN ASSIGNED TO ALBUQUERQUE THUNDERBIRDS

The Cleveland Cavaliers have assigned guard Shannon Brown to the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the NBA Development League, Cavaliers General Manager Danny Ferry announced today. Brown has played in 13 games (four starts) for the Cavaliers this season and has averaged 2.3 points and 1.2 rebounds in 8.8 minutes per game.  He posted a career-high 10 […]