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By Joe Bob Gandy   FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Donald Earl “Slick” Watts (July 22, 1951 – March 15, 2025) was an American profeasional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). In 1976, he became the first player to lead the league in both assists and steals. He picked up the nickname “Slick” because he was […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]