Love has foot surgery, out at least 6 weeks
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love will be out at least six weeks after surgery on his left foot, another blow to a team in disarray in its first season following LeBron James' departure.
Love, who injured his left big toe in Cleveland's first exhibition game, had the operation on Friday in New York at the Hospital for Special Surgery. The team said his timeline to return to basketball activity will be updated in about six weeks, which means he could be out even longer.
The 30-year-old Love played in Cleveland's first four games before the pain became intolerable. He underwent tests this week and said doctors were still trying to determine the best course of action. Love said the injury became so severe he was having trouble walking.
The five-time All-Star averaged 19.0 points and 13.5 rebounds in the first four games.
Cavs call lawsuit by former assistant ‘frivolous’
The Cavaliers say an age discrimination lawsuit filed by former assistant coach Jim Boylan is "frivolous" and a "shameless cash grab."
Boylan filed a claim Thursday. The team did not pick up its contract option last summer on the 63-year-old Boylan, who spent five seasons with the team working on staffs under David Blatt
and Tyronn Lue.
In his lawsuit, Boylan's attorney provided the transcript of a voicemail left by Lue telling him the team was moving in a different direction. Boylan also contends general manager Koby Altman
told him owner Dan Gilbert
wanted a younger coach.
On Friday, the Cavs released a strongly worded statement contesting Boylan's lawsuit.
Harden misses 3rd straight game
James Harden missed his third straight game with a strained left hamstring and Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni said he will probably return Saturday. Harden worked out without discomfort but was ruled out for Friday's game at Brooklyn.
D'Antoni opted to wait the extra day and bring Harden back Saturday at Chicago. He says if the Rockets were just playing Friday and then been off, Harden likely would have played against the Nets.
The league MVP was hurt near the end of a loss to Utah on Oct. 24.