In Brief: 76ers’ guard out with injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey could miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring injury.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t disclosed details of Maxey’s injury publicly.
Maxey was injured in Wednesday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was set for additional medical evaluation on Thursday.
Maxey scored 12 points in 32 minutes against the Clippers.
CAVALIERS MARK HISTORIC 9-0 START
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are returning home in rare air.
They’re 9-0 for the first time in the franchise’s 55-year history after a 131-122 victory in New Orleans.
First-year coach Kenny Atkinson says players celebrated by dumping water bottles over his head in the locker room. Although the Cavs have their sights set on bigger things, Atkinson says it’s important to recognize and enjoy such accomplishments because it’s a long season and it’s hard to win in the NBA.
The Cavaliers are shooting an NBA-best 52.6% after making 54.2% of their shots in New Orleans.
All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell says the vibes and energy around the Cavs are great and that Atkinson has done a “phenomenal job” in his first season running the team.
PRESCOTT HAS A HAMSTRING TEAR
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — A person with knowledge of the situation says Dak Prescott’s injured hamstring is partially torn away from the bone and surgery for the star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys is possible.
The injury is known as a partial avulsion and is likely to lead to an absence longer than the minimum of four games that would be required by putting Prescott on injured reserve. Former Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith missed 13 games two years after sustaining what is called a full avulsion in training camp.
The complete tear of the hamstring off the bone requires surgery.
GATORS STICKING WITH NAPIER
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida football coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement in a “letter to Gator Nation” that says the team is “building a foundation.”