Irving may not return this year

Cleveland point guard Kyrie Irving, who has been out with a shoulder injury, is doing well in his rehab, reports the team’s official site Tuesday. The Cavaliers do not have any kind of timetable for Irving’s return, however, according to coach Byron Scott.

Duncan back at full speed

Spurs forward Tim Duncan told reporters prior to Saturday’s contest against the Cavaliers that he is back at full speed after recovering from a sprained knee and sprained ankle injuries. “The pain in the knee is gone and I actually feel like I can play the game,” he told the team’s official website. Duncan then ...

Marion dealing with strain

Mavericks forward Shawn Marion was ruled out for Friday’s contest against the Cavaliers as he continues to nurse a left calf injury. An MRI taken Friday revealed a strain in Marion’s left calf, but he remains listed as day to day, reports the Dallas Morning News. The veteran has now missed five straight games with ...

DeRozan a bit off the mark

Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan did not have one of his better shooting nights during Sunday’s contest against the Cavaliers. DeRozan made just 3 of his 13 field-goal attempts in the 100-96 win and finished with 13 points. Most of his points came at the free-throw line as he went 7 of 8 from the charity ...