Whatever thin hopes the Celtics had that Avery Bradley (6'2''-G-90, college: Texas) would be able to return this postseason were dashed yesterday when the starting shooting guard underwent surgery on his left shoulder.
Bradley dislocated the shoulder a number of times during the postseason and missed Games 5 and 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers. Celtics coach Doc Rivers announced that Bradley would have season-ending surgery performed by team physician Brian McKeon.
Its disappointing, Rivers said. Obviously when a player goes down thats disappointing and especially on what Avery has given us this year. His growth this year has been terrific. Hes become a very valuable piece to our basketball team. His ability to guard the best guard at 1 or 2 has really taken so much pressure off of (Rajon) Rondo, in particular.
The Celtics perimeter defense was torched by Phillys guards in Game 6 and can expect to face a similar attack in tonights Game 7 at the Garden. Ray Allen, who is hobbled by an ankle injury, has taken Bradleys place in the starting lineup, while Rondo will have to carry more of the load defensively.
Not having him means that Rondo now has to go back to that role and run the team, and thats hard to do, especially against the team were playing who has two guards that attack, Rivers said. So Rondo doesnt have a lot of breaks in this, but thats the way it is. Weve been a team all year that stuff happens, you deal with it and you just move forward. Thats what weve been and thats what were going to have to be (tonight).
It is expected that it will take Bradley most of the offseason to recover, forcing him to miss his third straight summer league. Bradley spent the summer of 2010 rehabilitating an ankle injury after being selected by the Cs with the 19th pick in the draft. There were no summer leagues last year due to the lockout.
Despite the lack of offseason work, Bradley improved remarkably in his second season. After scoring a total of 52 points as a rookie, the 21-year-old averaged 12.3 points in 28 starts this season. He also developed into one of the leagues best on-ball defenders.
No one wants to play against Avery. Our guys dont want to play against him in practice, Rivers said. Hes a pain in the (butt) defensively.
Magic promote Jay Hernandez and Matt Hill, hire Randy Wittman - 14 hours ago
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The Orlando Magic have promoted Jay Hernandez and Matt Hill to assistant coach, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. In addition, Randy Wittman has been added to the staff as a coaching consultant. Hernandez enters his fourth season with the Orlando Magic and first as assistant coach. He originally joined the Magic as assistant coach/player development prior to the 2014-15 campaign, where he was responsible for on-court skill development, as well as game scouts. [read more]
The Orlando Magic have promoted Jay Hernandez and Matt Hill to assistant coach, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. In addition, Randy Wittman has been added to the staff as a coaching consultant. Hernandez enters his fourth season with the Orlando Magic and first as assistant coach. He originally joined the Magic as assistant coach/player development prior to the 2014-15 campaign, where he was responsible for on-court skill development, as well as game scouts. Hernandez established and collaborated with various departments to implement a return from injury protocol that incorporates analytics with an on-court simulation. He has also been responsible for organizing and running on court pre-draft workouts for the last three seasons. Hernandez played one season at the University of New Hampshire (1996-97) and three seasons at Hofstra University (1998-2001). He helped Hofstra to a berth in the NIT in 1999, then back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in 2000 and 2001 as team captain. Hernandez went on to play professionally in Puerto Rico for three seasons. Hernandez has a dual MBA in both marketing and management from Hofstra. He and his wife, Allison, have three children, McKayla (20), Michael (14) and Morgan (12). McKayla currently plays basketball at Molloy College. Hill begins his sixth season with the Orlando Magic and first as an assistant coach. He began his career in 2012, joining the Magic as a video analyst/opposition. Hill was later promoted in 2015 to manager of advanced scouting/player development. Hill starred at Southeast High School in Lincoln, Neb., where he was named Nebraska's 'Mr. Basketball' and the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Nebraska as a senior in 2006. He left as the school's all-time leader in career points (1,242), rebounds (755) and blocked shots (244). Hill then played at the University of Texas from 2006-11, where he was teammates with several current NBA players, including Kevin Durant, Avery Bradley, Cory Joseph, Tristan Thompson and current Magic guard D.J. Augustin. During his senior campaign (2010-11), he served as team captain and appeared in all 36 games (two starts). A native of Lincoln, Neb., Hill has a bachelor's degree in corporate communications from the University of Texas. He was named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in 2007-08 and 2008-09. A 25-year NBA coaching veteran, Randy Wittman was named consultant for the Orlando Magic in September 2017. Wittman has served as head coach with Cleveland (1999-01), Minnesota (2006-09) and Washington (2011-16), compiling a record of 278-406 (.406). While at Washington, he guided the Wizards to the Eastern Conference Semifinals twice (2013-14 and 2014-15). This marks Wittman's second stop in Orlando. He served as an assistant coach under Brian Hill during the 2005-06 season. Wittman has also been an assistant coach with Indiana (1992-93), Dallas (1993-94), Minnesota (1994-99, 2001-05) and Washington (2009-11). Originally selected in the first round (22nd overall) by Washington in the 1983 NBA Draft, Wittman played nine seasons in the NBA. He appeared in 543 career regular season games with Atlanta, Sacramento and Indiana, averaging 7.4 ppg., 2.2 apg. and 1.4 rpg. in 21.4 minpg., while shooting .501 from the field. Wittman was a two-time academic All-American while at Indiana University. He helped the Hoosiers capture the 1981 NCAA Championship and was named co-Big Ten Player of the Year as a senior in 1983. Wittman was inducted into the IU Hall of Fame in 1995 and was named to Indiana's Silver Anniversary Basketball Team in March of 1996. Courtesy of: insidehoops.com
New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) confirmed in their roster 30-year old forward Dante Cunningham (203-104kg-87, college: Villanova). He has played there for the last three seasons. In 66 NBA games he had 6.6ppg and 4.2rpg last season. In 2009 Cunningham was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers in second round (33rd overall). He attended Villanova University and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Cunningham's team made it to... [read more]
New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) confirmed in their roster 30-year old forward Dante Cunningham (203-104kg-87, college: Villanova). He has played there for the last three seasons. In 66 NBA games he had 6.6ppg and 4.2rpg last season. In 2009 Cunningham was drafted by Portland Trail Blazers in second round (33rd overall). He attended Villanova University and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Cunningham's team made it to the Big East Tournament Semifinals in 2006 and 2009. He was also voted Big East Most Improved Player of the Year and All-Big East 2nd Team back in 2009 at his college time. Cunningham has played previously professionally in other NBA teams (Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets) and United Kingdom (London Lions). He could be described:
(by Adam Ganeles for NBADraft.net in 2009)
The standard bearer for development over the length of a collegiate career. His work ethic and desire to improve cannot be questioned ... He transformed himself from a scrappy, hustle, workingman's player into a polished offensive player and top scoring option on a final four team.
Doesn't possess the offensive skill set to play on the wing ... His ball handling is subpar for a wing player ... Needs to add more variety to his face up game.
Heat Exercise Fourth-Year Option On Justise Winslow - 1 day ago
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The Miami Heat have exercised their fourth-year team option on Justise Winslow(6'6''-F-96, college: Duke). Winslow, who was originally selected by the Heat in the first round (10th overall) in the 2015 NBA Draft, has appeared in 96 career games (23 starts) with Miami averaging 7.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 29.8 minutes while shooting 40 percent from the field. Winslow was one of eight Heat players to average double-figures in points (10.9) last season, marking the most for any... [read more]
The Miami Heat have exercised their fourth-year team option on Justise Winslow (6'6''-F-96, college: Duke). Winslow, who was originally selected by the Heat in the first round (10th overall) in the 2015 NBA Draft, has appeared in 96 career games (23 starts) with Miami averaging 7.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 29.8 minutes while shooting 40 percent from the field. Winslow was one of eight Heat players to average double-figures in points (10.9) last season, marking the most for any team in the NBA. The former NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection appeared in 78 games in 2015-16, becoming just the fifth rookie to lead the HEAT in games played during a single-season. Courtesy of: realgm.com
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