NBA Player News

Thursday, May 24

• 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."

Wednesday, May 23

• 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.

Tuesday, May 22

• 05/22/12 - 7:38PM ETDavid West : Injures Knee Tuesday

  West is questionable to return to Tuesday's Game 5 in Miami after suffering a sprained left knee, the Pacers' official site reports.

  Following Danny Granger's ankle injury late in the first half, the Heat pulled away from the Pacers, almost immediately turning a tight game into a blowout. There is no word on the severity of the injury, so consider West questionable for Game 6 on Thursday in Indiana. If he rides the pine until the final buzzer, West finished Game 5 with 10 points (5-13 FG), four rebounds, and one assist in 32 minutes.

• 05/22/12 - 6:31PM ETDanny Granger : Left Tuesday with Ankle Sprain

  Granger is questionable to return to Tuesday's Game 5 at Miami after suffering a sprained left ankle, the Indianapolis Star reports.

  The Heat promptly went on a 9-2 run over the final two minutes of the first half to take a nine-point lead into the break. If Granger is unable to return, expect Paul George to move over to small forward and Leandro Barbosa to man the two guard in the top unit for the remainder of the game.