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LA Clippers add high-scoring Russell Westbrook for NBA title-run
February 22, 2023 The LA Clippers have signed guard Russell Westbrook, announced Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. “Russell is one of the most explosive and competitive players in the NBA,” said Frank. “He […]
LA Clippers beat Kings in wild, 2 OT game, 176-175
GAME LEADERS GAME STATS LA CLIPPERS BOX SCORE SACRAMENTO KINGS BOX SCORE GAME RECAP NOTES *For just the second time in the NBA’s history, both teams scored over 170 points and the 351 combined points puts it second behind the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets’ […]
Inconsistent Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Nate McMillan
February 21, 2023 Hawks General Manager Landry Fields announced today that Nate McMillan has been relieved of his head coaching duties. The Hawks currently have a 29-30 record (.492 winning percentage). Named the 14th full-time head coach in Atlanta franchise history on July 8, 2021, McMillan […]
After a week of improved Brooklyn Nets play on the court, team removes interim tag from Vacque Vaughn’s name
THE JACQUE VAUGHN FILE FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Jacque T. Vaughn (born February 11, 1975) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He serves as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). NBA COACHING CAREER Vaughn was an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs from 2010 […]
NBA News: Spurs retire former Swingman Manu Ginobili’s Jersey #20
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Emanuel David Ginóbili Maccari (English: /ˈmænuː dʒɪˈnoʊbli/, Spanish: [ˈmanu ʝiˈnoβili], Rioplatense: [- ʒiˈno-]; born 28 July 1977) is an Argentine former professional basketball player. Over a 23-year professional career, he became one of only two players (along with Bill Bradley) to have won a EuroLeague title, an NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal. A four-time NBA champion, Ginóbili […]
Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland leaves Toronto game loss with eye injury
Cavaliers All-Star point guard Darius Garland left Wednesday’s season-opening loss at Toronto in the second quarter after injuring his left eye in a collision with Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. The 22-year-old Garland was bleeding from a cut inside the left eyelid after Trent accidentally […]
NBA News: Veteran referee Tony Brown passes away at age 55
Longtime NBA official dies after battling pancreatic cancer. He worked 1,110 regular-season games and 35 playoff games in 20 seasons. NEW YORK — Longtime NBA official Tony Brown passed away today surrounded by his family, friends and fellow officials after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. […]
NFL Week 4 News: London Flip Card – Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
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NBA 2022-23 Season News and Notable Events
The 2022–23 NBA season is the upcoming 77th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA), with the regular season beginning on October 18, 2022, and ending on April 9, 2023. The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled to be played on February 19, 2023, at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. The playoffs are then […]
NBA News: STATEMENT FROM NBA COMMISSIONER ADAM SILVER ON ROBERT SARVER’S DECISION
NEW YORK – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement: “I fully support the decision by Robert Sarver to sell the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. This is the right next step for the organization and community.” COURTESY NBA COMMUNICATIONS
Phoenix Suns/Mercury News: Owner Robert Sarver will sell both teams
Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver says he has started the process to sell both teams. Statement from Robert Sarver: Words that I deeply regret now overshadow nearly two decades of building organizations that brought people together — and strengthened the Phoenix area — through the […]
Golden State veteran Andre Iguodala returning for 19th and final NBA Season
Andre Iguodala revealed he will be returning to the Golden State Warriors for his 19th and final NBA season, he announced via his podcast Point Forward on Friday. The veteran forward fills the Warriors’ 14th roster spot just ahead of training camp. Iguodala, who has won four […]
Boston Celtics suspend head coach Ime Udoka for entire upcoming season
BOSTON – The Boston Celtics announced today that the team has suspended Head Coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season for violations of team policies. A decision about his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date. The suspension takes […]
Phoenix Suns/Mercury issues Statement on Robert Sarver Suspension
NBA comes down hard on Phoenix Suns/Mercury owner Robert Sarver after investigation findings
September 13, 2022 The NBA on Tuesday released its findings in the independent investigation into the statements and conduct of Phoenix Suns managing partner Robert Sarver. NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 – The NBA today issued the following statement: Following the publication of a November 4, […]
Indiana Pacers waive Four Players including former Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr.
The Indiana Pacers announced Thursday they have waived Duane Washington, Jr., Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts and Juwan Morgan. Washington was the first player that head coach Chris Holtmann recruited at OSU to sign an NBA contract. Washington took a chance and entered the NBA draft. Eventhough he […]
Former NBA referee Hugh Evans dies at 81
FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Hubert “Hugh” Evans (1941 – July 8, 2022) was an American basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 28 seasons. He worked 1,969 regular season NBA games and 35 NBA Finals games during his NBA officiating career from 1972 to 2001. He subsequently served as an assistant supervisor of officials in […]
Purdue All-American, NBA player, Kaleb Swanigan died recently at age 25
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Former Purdue All-American and NBA first-round draft pick Caleb Swanigan passed away in late June, his family has announced. He was 25 years old. Causes of death were not known at time of release. “The Purdue basketball family is deeply saddened and […]
NBA News: Salary cap for 2022-23 season set at just over $123 million
The minimum team salary, which is set at 90% of the salary cap, is $111.290 million for the 2022-23 season NEW YORK — The National Basketball Association today announced that the salary cap has been set at $123.655 million for the 2022-23 season. The tax level […]