Get a closer look at how restricted free agency, unrestricted free agency and other terms work. Free Agency Terminology Below are some basic facts and things to know about several key terms often used and referred to during the free agency process in the NBA. […]
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2022 NBA Draft is Tonight! News, notes and other interesting facts about the upcoming Draft.
Below are some notes on the 2022 NBA Draft which will be held on June 23 in Brooklyn, NY. LOOKING OUT FOR NO. 1 • The Orlando Magic is set to make the first pick in the NBA Draft for the fourth time in franchise history. In […]
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says constant shootings in our country, more important than the NBA Playoffs; uses pregame media availability to give emotional plea for U.S. Government to act swiftly
Golde State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, himself an NBA player with several teams, is a very prominent and respected in the league and country. The former point guard and sharpshooter, was employed by Phoenix, Cleveland, Orlando, Chicago, Portland and San Antonio two stints. He […]
NBA News: Timberwolves hire Tim Connelly as President of Basketball Operations
Minneapolis/St. Paul – The Minnesota Timberwolves today named Tim Connelly as the team’s President of Basketball Operations. Connelly will oversee and assume responsibility for all decisions made within the Timberwolves basketball operations department. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. A native of […]
NBA mourns loss of one of it’s greatest centers, Bob Lanier, age 73
Robert Jerry Lanier Jr. (September 10, 1948 – May 10, 2022) was an American professional basketball player who played center for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. Lanier was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. In 14 NBA seasons, Lanier averaged 20.1 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 3.1 […]
Sacramento Kings hire Golden State assistant coach Mike Brown to change long-time losing culture
MAY 09, 2022 Today, Sacramento Kings General Manager Monte McNair named Mike Brown as the team’s new head coach. Per team policy, the terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Mike has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead winning teams throughout his long and successful […]
NBA News: NBA Play-In Tournament
The NBA Play-In Tournament will include teams with the 7th through 10th-highest winning percentages in each conference and take place April 12-15. • Play-In Tournament: April 12-15• Playoffs Start: April 16• Playoff Bracket The Play-In Tournament will take place after the regular season and before the first round of […]
Cavaliers come back from deficit to beat Nuggets in overtime, 119-116; Markkanen, Mobley and Garland lead way
The Cavaliers have a way of when things aren’t going away, they just hang around long enough to comeback and take the game. As was the case Friday night against Western Conference foe Denver. J.B. Bickerstaff’s young squad simply refused to go away during the […]
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces Class of 2022 eligible candidates
The finalists for the Class of 2022 will be announced during All-Star weekend in February. SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2022, including numerous high-profile first-time nominees including Manu Ginobili, Tom Chambers and Lindsey Whalen, as well as […]
From G-League, Hawks sign Lance Stephenson and Malcolm Hill to 10-day contracts
ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks today announced the signings of small forward Lance Stephenson and forward Malcolm Hill to 10-day contracts. Stephenson will wear No. 33, while Hill will wear No. 14. Per team policy, terms of the agreements were not disclosed. Stephenson, 6-6, comes to […]
Joe Johnson back in the NBA with Celtics on 10-day deal
The 40-year-old forward returns to Boston, where he began his career in 2001. BOSTON, MA – The Boston Celtics have signed seven-time NBA All Star and 17-year veteran Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal were […]
Struggling Knicks lose key player in Derrick Rose for 8 weeks with ankle surgery
Knicks guard Derrick Rose had surgery Wednesday on his right ankle and is expected to miss 8 weeks. Rose had missed the last two games with what the team said was ankle soreness. The Knicks announced he had a procedure on the ankle at New […]
Bulls lose Caruso 7-10 days with left foot sprain
The upstart Bulls have been attempting to stay afloat amidst a COVID-19 outbreak that’s limited their roster options, and they announced Wednesday guard Alex Caruso would miss 7-10 days with a left foot sprain initially suffered during Monday’s game vs. the Rockets. The 6-foot-4 Caruso signed […]
Miami Heat’s Dedmon out a week with sprained left knee
The Miami Heat announced Friday that center Dewayne Dedmon is expected to miss no more than two weeks with a sprained MCL in his left knee. Dedmon suffered the injury Thursday in Miami’s win over Detroit. Dedmon appeared to injure the knee as he planted […]
With Cavaliers improving every game, Management gives J.B. Bickerstaff multi-year extension
Bickerstaff has led the Cavs to the 5th-best record in the Eastern Conference at 19-13 and the franchise’s best 32-game start since 2017-18. CLEVELAND – Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has signed a multi-year contract extension, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland […]
LA Lakers bring in depth with signings of Collison, Johnson to 10-day contracts
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Darren Collison and forward Stanley Johnson to 10-day contracts pursuant to the NBA Hardship Exception provisions, it was announced today. Collison has appeared in 708 career games (518 starts) for Indiana, Sacramento, LA Clippers, Dallas […]
Today’s KIA NBA Tipoff Schedule starting at 12 Noon
The complete game schedule for the 2021-22 season will be announced on Fri., Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. ET. NEW YORK –The NBA and their national television game schedule across TNT, ESPN and ABC for opening week and Christmas Day for its landmark 75th Anniversary Season. […]
Brooklyn Nets issue Statement on Kyrie Irving decision not to get Covid-19 shots
OCTOBER 12, 2021 BROOKLYN (Oct. 12, 2021) The following statement has been released by General Manager Sean Marks: “Given the evolving nature of the situation and after thorough deliberation, we have decided Kyrie Irving will not play or practice with the team until he is eligible […]
Indianapolis Motor Sports News: Indiana Pacers’ Fan Favorite Justin Holiday To Drive Verizon 200 at the Brickyard Pace Car
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021) – Indiana Pacers guard-forward Justin Holiday will drive the 2021 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE to lead the NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag for the historic Verizon 200 at the Brickyard on Sunday, Aug. 15 at Indianapolis Motor […]
NBA News: Ultimate Highlight: Bucks take 3-2 lead in Finals
FEATURED GAMES + Add to Calendar THE LATEST Ultimate Highlight: Bucks take 3-2 lead in Finals Milwaukee powers back from a 16-point first-quarter deficit to win Game 5 in Phoenix for a 3-2 series lead. Holiday’s two-way masterpiece puts Bucks on precipice Milwaukee’s All-Defensive […]