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 Rose had a meniscectomy on his right knee Feb. 27. He has been
working out without taking contact but is hopeful he can start
taking contact in practice this week or next week.
"That would be the plan, but who knows?" Rose said before Wednesday
morning's shootaround as the Bulls prepared for a game against the
Raptors in Toronto. "Whenever I'm ready to come back, that's when
I'm going to come back."
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The Houston Rockets hope starting point guard Patrick Beverley can
avoid season-ending wrist surgery and are seeking medical advice on
their options.
Beverley suffered torn ligaments in the wrist Monday night in a
victory over the Indiana Pacers. He saw a doctor in Houston on
Wednesday and will get a second opinion before deciding on a course
of action, coach Kevin McHale said during a shootaround in New
Orleans before a game against the Pelicans.
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The NBA announced that NBA Global Games China 2015 will feature two
preseason games between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles
Clippers in October.
The Clippers and Hornets will play the NBA's first game in Shenzhen
when they meet on Oct. 11 at the Shenzhen Universiade Center,
followed by a rematch in Shanghai on Oct. 14 at the Mercedes-Benz
Arena.
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The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Austin Daye to a second 10-day
contract.
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Daye has appeared in two games with the Hawks. He also played in 26
games (four starts) earlier this season with the San Antonio Spurs,
averaging 4.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 10.3 minutes.
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The Detroit Pistons assigned forward Quincy Miller to the Grand
Rapids Drive of the NBA Development League.
In two games with Grand Rapids this season, Miller has averaged 11.5
points, nine rebounds, two assists and 19.7 minutes per game.
(Editing by Frank Pingue)
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