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NBA News: 2025 NBA All-Star Game reserves during TNT pregame show on Thursday
By Floyd Barber January 28, 2025 Get NBA League Pass TODAY • NBA All-Star 2025: Complete coverage The 2025 NBA All-Star Game reserves will be revealed during TNT’s pregame show on Thursday (6:30 ET). Following the All-Star reserves announcement, TNT will air a doubleheader featuring Hawks […]
Miami Heat Statement on Controversial player Jimmy Butler
By Floyd Barber 1 27 2025 The Miami HEAT are suspending Jimmy Butler without pay effective immediately for an indefinite period to last no fewer than five games. The suspension is due to a continued pattern of disregard of team rules, engaging in conduct […]
NBA News: 2025 Castrol Rising Stars Player pool for February 14
By Floyd Barber Castrol Rising Stars is the annual showcase of top first- and second-year NBA players and NBA G League standouts. 1 29 2025 What: Castrol Rising Stars When: Friday, Feb. 14, 9 ET Where: Chase Center | Tickets TV: TNT Stream: TNT Overtime on NBA App, NBA.com […]
NBA fines Rockets’ Dillon Brooks $25K for using profane language during live TV interview
By Floyd Barber January 29, 2025 NEW YORK — Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $25,000 for using profane language during a live television interview, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Brooks made his comments […]
Atlanta Hawks standout player, Jalen Johnson out for season with shoulder injury
By Floyd Barber January 29, 2025 The Atlanta Hawks will be without one of their standout players for the rest of the season. Forward Jalen Johnson will have surgery on a left shoulder injury he suffered in last Thursday’s 122-119 loss to the Toronto […]
Golden State Warriors to Retire former Super Sub, Andre Iguodala’s #9 Jersey on February 23
By Floyd Barber January 28, 2025 The Golden State Warriors will retire Andre Iguodala’s #9 jersey on Sunday, February 23, following the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center (12:30 p.m. tipoff), making him just the seventh player in Warriors franchise […]
Los Angeles Lakers announce dates of rescheduled games due to LA Wildfires
By Floyd Barber January 28, 2025 The Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, March 17, at 7:30pm PT at Crypto.com Arena. The contest was originally slated for January 11 but was postponed by the NBA due to the Los Angeles wildfires. […]
NBA News: Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu named NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist winner for November
By Floyd Barber Okongwu is recognized for supporting Atlanta organizations that help those grieving the loss of loved ones. NEW YORK – The NBA today announced Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month […]
NBA on Christmas Day 2024: 15 key facts, schedule & how to watch
By Floyd Barber Look back at NBA on Christmas Day history, including top performances & record-breaking moments, before this year’s 5-game slate. Get NBA League Pass TODAY The NBA will continue its tradition of playing games on Christmas Day with five marquee matchups on Dec. 25. […]
NBA News: Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham named NBA Players of the Week
By Floyd Barber The stars in San Antonio and Detroit take home the honors for Week 9. San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 9. From the […]
NBA on Christmas Day: The final game of the day, two underachieving teams in the Western Conference, Nuggets at the Suns, 1030 PM on ESPN/ABC/ESPN2/ESPN+/Disney+
By Floyd Barber Two teams that were expected to contend in the Western Conference have been underachieving, with injuries and absences hampering both teams. It’s unclear if Devin Booker (groin) available. But even if he’s not, the Suns still have Kevin Durant and Bradley […]
NBA on Christmas Day: Two up-and-down teams playing in San Francisco, Lakers invade the Warriors, 8 PM on ESPN/ABC/ESPN2/ESPN+/Disney+
By Floyd Barber The Warriors have been slumping of late and recently acquired Dennis Schröder via trade, so they’re still in an adjustment period while posting a 15-13 record. The Lakers have cooled off after a hot start and sit at 16-13. Struggles aside, […]
NBA on Christmas Day: Surging 76ers, looking to get back into playoff contention, visit the Celtics at 5 PM on ESPN/ABC/ESPN2/ESPN+/Disney+
By Floyd Barber The 76ers are looking to dig their way out of an early hole and get back into playoff contention before the season gets away from them. They were expected to be among the best teams in the Eastern Conference after acquiring […]
Week 17 NFL Preview Capsule: two playoff bound teams, Ravens and Texans, hook up in Houston on Christmas Day, 4:30 PM, Netflix
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NBA on Christmas Day: Offensive-challenged Timberwolves at the hot Mavericks, 2:30 PM on ESPN/ABC/ESPN2/ESPN+/Disney+
By Floyd Barber The Minnesota Timberwolves could probably benefit from a holiday break to address the many issues that have led to the team’s disappointing 14-14 start. Instead, the Wolves are set to play in front of a national TV audience when they visit […]
NFL News: Week 17 Schedule Update: Packers-Vikings to 4:25 p.m. on FOX
By Lydia Jane Allison NEW YORK — Dec. 23, 2024 — The Week 17 Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings game has been moved to 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX, the NFL announced today. The Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles game will be played at 1 […]
NBA on Christmas Day: Spurs visit Knicks, 12 Noon on ESPN/ABC/ESPN2/ESPN+/Disney+
By Floyd Barber The New York Knicks are no strangers to playing on Christmas Day. The Knicks will look to remain hot, while second-year Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama will play at Madison Square Garden for the second time in his career Wednesday afternoon. […]
Former NBA star and Hall of Fame Center Dikembe Mutombo dead at 58 of brain tumor
By Cynthia Charlene Greason FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo (June 25, 1966 – September 30, 2024) was a Congolese-American professional basketball player. He played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed “Mount Mutombo” for his defensive prowess, he is commonly regarded […]
Detroit Pistons fire head coach Monty Williams after 1-year, 14-68 record
By Reggie Gatlin-Holt June 19, 2024 DETROIT, MI (June 19, 2024) – The Detroit Pistons announced today that Monty Williams will not return next season as the team’s head coach. The decision comes after a thorough review and analysis of the team’s performance during […]