NBA Player News

Sunday, May 27

• 05/27/12 - 9:48AM ETJeremy Lin : Knicks Want Him Back

  Knicks GM Glen Grunwald said the Knicks plan on bringing back Jeremy Lin for the 2013 season, New York Newsday reports.

  Coach Mike Woodson hinted at this a few weeks ago, and now the GM is speaking out on the subject. Lin will become a restricted free agent on July 1st, but the NBA Players Association is trying to get Lin "early bird" rights, which would allow the Knicks to sign Lin without using their mid-level exception.

• 05/27/12 - 7:56AM ETKyle Lowry : (Groin) At Odds With Coach

  Lowry has expressed concern that a divide between him and coach Kevin McHale may require that the team move him before next season, the Houston Chronicle reports.

  Lowry underwent hernia surgery May 1, and he's supposed to have a six-to-eight-week recovery time. While visiting the Toyota Center recently to get in some work in the weight room and put up a few shots, he discussed his place on the team and relationship with McHale. The two had some spats on the floor near the end of the season, and Lowry had to be restrained by his teammates during one late-season disagreement. McHale and general manager Daryl Morey don't believe the issues are as serious as Lowry does, but Lowry has strongly questioned the possibility that he'll be with the team next season.

Saturday, May 26

• 05/26/12 - 8:27PM ETRajon Rondo : Posts Ninth Career Playoff Triple-Double Saturday

  Rondo racked up a triple-double Saturday, scoring 18 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT) to go with 10 boards, 10 assists and three steals in 43 minutes to lead the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals.

  He did have seven turnovers, but Rondo was instrumental in leading the Celtics to a Game 7 win over the Sixers. Rondo scored nine straight Boston points after Paul Pierce fouled out with 4:16 remaining in the game, as the Celtics beat the 76ers, 85-75.

Friday, May 25

• 05/25/12 - 10:41AM ETKeyon Dooling : (Illness) Misses Practice

  Dooling (illness) did not practice Friday, the Celtics' official Twitter page reports.

  Dooling's status for Saturday's decisive Game 7 against the 76ers seems questionable with this news. Though he has just six points in the series against Philadelphia, Dooling's absence would force Rajon Rondo to shoulder even more of the burden come Saturday.

• 05/25/12 - 10:33AM ETAvery Bradley : Out for Remainder of Playoffs

  Celtics coach Doc Rivers confirmed that Bradley (shoulder) will have surgery Friday and is done for the remainder of the playoffs, the Celtics' official Twitter page reports.

  "It's disappointing," Rivers said. "He's been terrific this year." Bradley saw increased time this postseason before the injury on May 18. The 21-year-old showed a lot of improvement in his sophomore season, and should be near a full recovery by the start of training camp.

• 05/25/12 - 3:44AM ETGeorge Hill : Hopes To Stay With Pacers

  Hill, who becomes a restricted free agent this summer, hopes to remain with the Pacers, the Indianapolis Star reports.

  Indiana is home for Hill, who went to high school there and played college ball at IUPUI. Hill averaged 13 points per game during the playoffs and ascended to the starting point guard spot late in the regular season.