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Noel's injury shouldn't raise age limit concerns

CNNSI.com

Nerlens Noel's injury raises concerns about the NBA's age limit keeping big money from top players, says Chris Mannix, but the positives of the rule still outweigh the negatives.

nba.com

The Houston Rockets have recalled forwards Terrence Jones and Greg Smith from the developmental league.

Tom Ley, deadspin.com

OK, so he probably didn't do this on purpose, but we still can't help but be impressed by Motiejunas's deployment of the old throw-the-ball-off-some-poor-sap's-shoulder move during last night's Rockets-Clippers game. Blinded by the brilliance of the tri…

Sean Sweeney, dimemag.com

The best finish in all of the NBA last night went down in Cleveland when the Cavs and Spurs traded potentially game-winning buckets. This C.J. Miles dunk wasn’t one of them, but it was probably the best slam of the night. He drove to his off hand and du…

Dime Magazine, dimemag.com

It’s not often you hear Vince Carter‘s name mentioned with Larry Bird‘s. But before you start in with the “Wince” jokes, know that he’s been one of the most surprising players this season, playing like he’s 30 years old again. In Dallas’ 2…

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Caron Butler scored 17 of his 19 points in the opening quarter when the Clippers shot 77 percent and Los Angeles led all the way in beating the Houston Rockets 106-96 on Wednesday night for their third win in a row.