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National Basketball Association roundup
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 [November 11, 2016]
Nov 10 (The Sports Xchange) -
Donald Trump's election to the Presidency of the United States sent
shockwaves throughout America, including the NBA.
Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy emerged as perhaps Trump's
harshest critic.
"I don't think anybody can deny this guy is openly and brazenly
racist and misogynistic and ethnic-centric, and say, 'That's OK with
us, we're going to vote for him anyway.'" Van Gundy told reporters
Wednesday.
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Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal avoided serious
injury when an MRI exam ruled out a major issue and determined he
has hamstring tightness in his right leg.
Beal was listed as questionable for Friday's game against the
Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade said he hasn't spoken with Heat
president Pat Riley since he left Miami to sign with Chicago last
offseason.
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Wade, who spent 13 seasons with the Heat before joining his hometown
Bulls on a two-year deal worth an estimated $47 million, returns to
Miami on Tuesday night to face the Heat for the first time since his
departure.
"I think you guys know, I haven't talked to him," Wade told
reporters on Wednesday. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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