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Rose was taken to a Chicago hospital where it was determined
after an evaluation and testing by Bulls team physicians that
surgery was necessary. The Bulls said the procedure will take
place Wednesday.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will be without guard Iman Shumpert for
12 to 14 weeks after he sustained a wrist injury.
The Cavaliers announced that an MRI on Monday found a ruptured
extensor carpi ulnaris sheath in Shumpert's right wrist. Surgery
is scheduled for Wednesday.
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Facebook is venturing into new territory when the social media
site simulcasts a Cavaliers training camp practice on Thursday.
For the first time, Facebook will stream a live sporting event.
"NBA Real Training Camp" will air from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT.
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The Dallas Mavericks might have to wait for guard Wesley
Matthews to make his debut with the team while he recovers from
a torn Achilles.
Dallas signed Matthews in the offseason knowing that his
recovery would be slow from the injury sustained in March while
playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. It could be until
Christmas before Matthews makes it onto the court.
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Forward Harrison Barnes hopes his future is with the Golden
State Warriors.
To make that happen, the Warriors might need to sacrifice
elsewhere. Barnes turned down a four-year, $64 million offer
from the Warriors and begins the 2015-16 season in a contract
year. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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