Stan Van Gundy was among several in the NBA community who applauded the guilty verdict in Derek Chauvin’s trial while also saying there’s still work to be done for racial justice.
Cavaliers swingman Dylan Windler, a 2019 first-round draft pick whose young career has been slowed by injuries, underwent surgery on his left knee Tuesday and will be sidelined indefinitely.
Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff will miss Wednesday’s game vs. the Bulls due to personal reasons, with assistant Greg Buckner handling coaching duties.
Indiana’s JaKarr Sampson was suspended one game by the NBA for head-butting Spurs guard Patty Mills, while Mills ($25,000) and teammate Rudy Gay ($20,000) were both fined for Monday’s altercation.
Florida’s Keyontae Johnson, who was rushed to a hospital after collapsing Dec. 12, said he’s “progressing & steadily making progress daily.” He had been projected as a first-round NBA selection at the time but said Wednesday he will not enter the draft.
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner said that NHL players were lied to by the NHL and NHLPA about loosening restrictions after receiving the COVID vaccine, a claim that has been disputed by the league.