Post by jenny123 on Jan 23, 2014 22:27:52 GMT -5
MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Love has passed all concussion tests and been cleared by the NBA to return to the court, but the MInnesota Timberwolves arent about to take any chances with the new face of their franchise. The Wolves shut their All-Star power forward down on Sunday, not wanting to risk further injury in the final two games of the season. Love has been out since being knocked woozy in a game at Denver on April 11. He suffered what the team called a mild concussion and a strained neck, but the possibility remained that he would return before the season came to a close. But coach Rick Adelman said before Sundays game against Golden State that the combination of missed time and the sensitive nature of head injuries made it not worth the risk. Love returned to practice on Saturday and said he felt good back on the court, but said he would do what was in the best interests of his long-term health. Guard Luke Ridnour also has been shut down with a sprained right ankle that has kept him out since April 2. "Its just best for both of them not to push it," Adelman said. Love is fourth in the league with 26 points per game and second in rebounding with 13.3 per game. The Timberwolves do not have a first-round pick in next years draft -- their 2012 pick is in the New Orleans Hornets hands as part of a long-ago trade that brought Marko Jaric to Minnesota and sent Sam Cassell to the Los Angeles Clippers. The only way the Wolves can have a first-round pick in the June draft is if Utah makes the playoffs and has to give up its lottery-protected pick, which was part of the Al Jefferson trade two years ago. So this is not part of some elaborate tanking strategy aimed at giving the Wolves a better chance at moving up in the draft lottery. Adelman said Wolves coaches and doctors met to make the decision jointly. The Wolves finish the season with a game against Denver on Thursday. "Well just go with the guys we have and hope we can get a couple of wins," he said. Tom Jackson Super Bowl Jersey . Since returning to the Olympics in 1998, two curling events have been contested at each games -- the mens and womens competitions. Dennis Smith Super Bowl Jersey . Vizquel was hired as the first-base coach and Joyner as hitting coach, the Tigers said Monday. Vizquel also will serve as an infield and baserunning coach. www.superbowlbroncosnflshop.com/Denver-Broncos_Cheap-Dan-Koppen-Jersey/ .com) - Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Sidney Rice suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Mondays 14-9 win over the St. Dan Koppen Super Bowl Jersey . Matsuyama, the first rookie to win the Japan Golf Tour money title, was playing for the first time since he won the Casio World Open in Japan. Von Miller Jersey . Oakland staved off elimination on Tuesday and won its seventh straight home game, as Coco Crisp stole a home run from Prince Fielder and scored a run in the As 2-0 victory. Leading off the second inning, Fielder belted a shot into right-center field. (Sports Network) - The Orlando Magic resume a five-game road trip in Oakland Friday when they take on the Golden State Warriors. The Magic won the opener of their trek in Sacramento on Wednesday when Jameer Nelson scored 12 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and Orlando outlasted Sacramento, 106-102, at Power Balance Pavilion. Dwight Howard returned from a one-game suspension and posted 16 points and 15 rebounds to help get Orlando secure its third straight win on the road. Jason Richardson scored 19 points and Hedo Turkoglu ended with 13, including a game-sealing free throw after Luther Head missed a potential tying three- pointer in the closing seconds. It was a win we take poorly, Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy said. Im not happy but we got a win so well take it and move on. Howard had missed Mondays loss to Portland after being suspended by the NBA for one game for receiving his leaggue-high 16th technical foul of the season.dddddddddddd The Magic, who will also visit Phoenix, the LA Lakers and Milwaukee on their trek, are now 17-13 as the visitor on the season. The Warriors, meanwhile, just finished a season-long seven-game road trip with a 2-5 mark after falling in New Jersey, 94-90, on Wednesday. Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry scored 16 and 15 points, respectively, for Golden State in that one. David Lee posted a team-high 17 points with 10 caroms while both Dorell Wright and Reggie Williams added 10 points in the loss. We have been competitive against teams that have been playing well, Warriors coach Keith Smart said. Its unfortunate that we didnt get the positive outcomes but we improved on this road trip. Orlando has won five straight over Golden State and will be attempting to sweep the home-and-home season series tonight for a third straight campaign. ' ' '