NBA-National Basketball Association roundup

Jan 26 (The Sports Xchange) - His return from a torn quadriceps imminent, five-time All-Star Blake Griffin is again weeks from playing for the Los Angeles Clippers. Griffin fractured the fourth metacarpal in his right hand and reportedly suffered the injury punching one of the team's equipment managers outside of a Toronto restaurant on Saturday. - - Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal was diagnosed with a broken nose and concussion that sidelined him for Tuesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors. The Wizards said Beal's status is day to day. - - Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin said that there are no discussions with any NBA teams about a deal for forward Kevin Love. "You'd have to go a long way to convince me that we're a better team winning in the Finals without a player like Kevin on our team," Griffin said on ESPN 850 AM in Cleveland. "We've never once put together an offer involving Kevin, nor have we taken a call on an offer for Kevin." Love joined the Cavaliers before the 2014-15 season, signing a five-year, $112 million contract. As of Jan. 15, he was eligible for a trade, fueling speculation that the Cavs might have something brewing. - - Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is day to day with hamstring and back injuries. The Bulls started Aaron Brooks in the second half of Monday's loss to the Miami Heat after Rose left late in the second quarter with four points in 13 minutes. (Editing by Frank Pingue)