Thu Apr 11 2019 | 17:21 | Wolves seek establishment of stability, return to playoffs |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rarely has a pro sports team experienced such a difference in drama levels from the start to finish of one season that these Minnesota Timberwolves did.As the Timberwolves wound down the second half of their schedule that was as dull as the first part was eventful, they were outspoken in their desire to establish a healthier and steadier environment for 2019-20 in which the excitement would be confined to contention for the playoffs instead of off-the-court issues."Stability is such a big key component in winning in the NBA," All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns said this week. "So hopefully this summer we can find that stability in our coaching staff and everything and find a way to come back ready to go and have a head start this time."Soap opera status was achieved before training, when Jimmy Butler's wish to be traded after just one season in Minnesota became public. Tom Thibodeau, one of the rare dual-role president-coach authorities remaining in the league who acquired Butler... [ More] |
Wed Apr 10 2019 | 21:41 | Wolves seek new basketball boss; Layden, Saunders still TBD |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves will make hiring a new president of basketball operations their first offseason priority.The Timberwolves announced Wednesday before their final game of the season in Denver they will start an immediate search for a front office leader, with the fates of general manager Scott Layden and interim head coach Ryan Saunders yet to be decided. The team said it has no timeline for completing the hire.Tom Thibodeau, who was fired Jan. 6, held the dual role of president of basketball operations and head coach for 2½ seasons, one game short of the halfway point of his contract. Layden stayed on in charge of the roster, and Saunders was promoted to run the team. Owner Glen Taylor said then he would evaluate Layden and Saunders over the balance of the season before determining whether they would return.In a statement distributed by the team, Taylor thanked Layden, Saunders and the rest of the basketball staff for navigating through the challenge of such... [ More] |
Wed Apr 10 2019 | 17:31 | Wolves seek new basketball boss; Layden, Saunders still TBD |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves will make hiring a new president of basketball operations their first offseason priority.The Timberwolves announced Wednesday before their final game of the season in Denver they will start an immediate search for a front office leader, with the fates of general manager Scott Layden and interim head coach Ryan Saunders yet to be decided. The team said it has no timeline for completing the hire.Tom Thibodeau, who was fired Jan. 6, held the dual role of president of basketball operations and head coach for 2½ seasons, one game short of the halfway point of his contract. Layden stayed on in charge of the roster, and Saunders was promoted to run the team. Owner Glen Taylor said then he would evaluate Layden and Saunders over the balance of the season before determining whether they would return.In a statement distributed by the team, Taylor thanked Layden, Saunders and the rest of the basketball staff for navigating through the challenge of such... [ More] |
Mon Jan 1 2018 | 05:29 | G Jerryd Bayless isn't Philadelphia's go-to guy on offense, but ... |
G Jerryd Bayless isn't Philadelphia's go-to guy on offense, but when he got the chance, the veteran came through. Bayless scored eight of his 14 points in the first 1:06 of the fourth quarter to start a decisive run and the 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets 107-102 on Saturday night. Bayless, who had 14 points combined over the previous three games, matched that in a total span of 3:56. He scored six straight points toward the end of the third quarter and then got hot at the start of the fourth. "It was a mix of a lot of things," Bayless said. "I got some plays called and tried to take advantage of it. My teammates really helped and (coach) Brett (Brown) made some calls for me." |
Tue Nov 21 2017 | 06:19 | G Jerryd Bayless returned Monday after missing previous six game... |
G Jerryd Bayless returned Monday after missing the previous six games with a bruised left wrist. He finished with five points in 16 minutes against Utah. |
Sun Mar 12 2017 | 05:28 | G Jerryd Bayless (left wrist surgery) sat out game Saturday agai... |
G Jerryd Bayless (left wrist surgery) sat out the game Saturday against the Clippers. |
Fri Mar 10 2017 | 03:33 | G Jerryd Bayless (wrist) and F Ben Simmons (foot) are with Sixer... |
G Jerryd Bayless (wrist) and F Ben Simmons (foot) are with the Sixers on their current four-game road trip, and C Joel Embiid (knee) will join the team in Los Angeles on Friday, though none will play in games. "Bringing them with us allows them to stay connected," coach Brett Brown said. |
Fri Dec 9 2016 | 03:12 | G Jerryd Bayless (sore left wrist) did not travel to New Orleans... |
G Jerryd Bayless (sore left wrist) did not travel to New Orleans for the Thursday game. |
Sat Dec 3 2016 | 02:56 | G Jerryd Bayless missed third straight game with sore left wrist |
G Jerryd Bayless missed his third straight game with a sore left wrist. |
Tue Nov 29 2016 | 03:18 | G Jerryd Bayless (sore left wrist) missed second straight game M... |
G Jerryd Bayless (sore left wrist) missed his second straight game Monday against the Raptors. He missed the first 13 games of the season with the wrist injury and then played the next three before missing the game Sunday. |
Mon Nov 28 2016 | 01:29 | G Jerryd Bayless out with left wrist soreness |
G Jerryd Bayless was out with left wrist soreness. |
Sat Nov 26 2016 | 05:17 | G Jerryd Bayless made first start for Philadelphia, producing 11... |
G Jerryd Bayless made his first start for Philadelphia, producing 11 points and two assists in 25:41. |
Tue Nov 22 2016 | 03:40 | G Jerryd Bayless made season debut, scoring four points in littl... |
G Jerryd Bayless, who missed the first 13 games with a wrist injury, made his season debut, scoring four points in a little over 15 minutes off the bench. |
Thu Nov 17 2016 | 05:22 | G Jerryd Bayless spent two days scrimmaging with Delaware 87ers,... |
G Jerryd Bayless, who has yet to play this season because of a sore left wrist, spent two days scrimmaging with the Delaware 87ers, and returned to the Sixers on Wednesday. Bayless and coach Brett Brown both said there is no timetable for his return, though Bayless previously said he hopes to be back by the end of the month. |
Thu Nov 17 2016 | 05:21 | G Jerryd Bayless recalled by 76ers from Delaware 87ers of NBA De... |
G Jerryd Bayless was recalled by the 76ers from the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League. Bayless, 28, joined the D-League team on Monday as part of his individualized rehabilitation program related to his left wrist injury suffered before the start of the season. The Sixers signed Bayless as a free agent in July. |
Tue Nov 15 2016 | 04:03 | G Jerryd Bayless assigned by 76ers to Delaware 87ers of NBA Deve... |
G Jerryd Bayless was assigned by the 76ers to the Delaware 87ers of the NBA Development League. The assignment is part of Bayless' ongoing rehabilitation program related to his left wrist injury. The Sixers signed the 28-year-old Bayless as a free agent in July. He was a backup with the Bucks for the last two seasons. He averaged 10.4 points and 3.1 assists in the 2015-16 season, shooting 44 percent from 3-point range. |
Thu Nov 10 2016 | 03:56 | G Jerryd Bayless (left wrist soreness) sat out Wednesday night |
G Jerryd Bayless (left wrist soreness) sat out Wednesday night. |
Thu Jul 14 2016 | 00:08 | NBA notebook: Michigan State player claims Green slapped him |
Michigan State football player Jermaine Edmondson claimed in the police report that Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green used an open-hand slap to his face during a confrontation at an East Lansing (Mich.) restaurant.The exchange led to Green being arrested on assault charges at Conrad's Grill. The 26-year-old, whose blood alcohol content was .10, is scheduled for arraignment on July 20, according to a court document.The maximum penalty Green could face if found guilty of the assault charge is a $500 fine and/or 90 days in jail.Edmondson, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Sunday, told police that he crossed paths with Green two nights earlier at another establishment.Green, a member of Team USA for the Rio Olympics this summer, played four seasons for Michigan State under coach Tom Izzo. Green is scheduled to attend Team USA's camp in Las Vegas July 18-21.--The Warriors re-signed free agent forward James Michael McAdoo and signed center Damian Jones to a rookie contract.McAdoo,... [ More] |
Wed Jul 13 2016 | 14:29 | 76ers sign Gs Bayless, Rodriguez |
The Philadelphia 76ers signed free agent guards Jerryd Bayless and Sergio Rodriguez to contracts Wednesday.Terms were not disclosed, but Bayless reportedly agreed on a three-year, $27 million deal. Rodriguez, a Euroleague star, reportedly agreed to one-year contract worth $8 million.The 27-year-old Bayless was a backup for the Milwaukee Bucks for the last two seasons. He averaged 10.4 points and 3.1 assists in the 2015-16 season, shooting 44 percent from 3-point range. An eight-year NBA veteran, Bayless has appeared in 510 games (81 starts) for Milwaukee, Boston, Memphis, Toronto, New Orleans and Portland. He holds career averages of 8.5 points, 2.9 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per game.Bayless played one season at the University of Arizona before being selected by Indiana with the 11th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft."We are very excited to add a proven veteran and skilled combination guard like Jerryd Bayless to the Sixers' family," 76ers president of basketball operations... [ More] |
Tue Apr 5 2016 | 21:00 | G Jerryd Bayless remains sidelined Tuesday and missed third stra... |
G Jerryd Bayless remains sidelined Tuesday and missed a third straight game because of a hyperextended right knee. With only five games remaining this season and the Bucks looking to provide minutes to Rashad Vaughn and Tyler Ennis, the free agent-to-be Bayless could be shut down for the season. |