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 […]
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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 […]
NBA 2021 Finals Officials
Of the 10 officials who will call Finals games in 2021, three are making their debut in the championship series. NEW YORK — The NBA today announced the list of referees assigned to the NBA Finals 2021 presented by YouTube TV. The championship series between the […]
NBA News: Zero players tested positive in latest COVID-19 results
The NBA and NBPA have announced results for players tested since June 30. NEW YORK – Of the 106 players tested for COVID-19 since June 30, zero new players have returned a confirmed positive test. Anyone who has returned a confirmed positive test, or has been […]
NBA announces viewership of Bucks-Suns Finals up 13% from last year
The broadcast experienced 20-year ratings records in Phoenix and Milwaukee markets. Viewership for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on ABC was up 13 percent from last year’s Game 1, according to Nielsen. The ABC broadcast averaged 8,560,000 viewers, peaking with nearly 10 million viewers […]
2021 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award presented by NBCA to Larry Brown
The Hall of Famer is the only coach to lead eight different NBA teams to the playoffs. NEW YORK — Larry Brown, widely and highly regarded as one of the game’s premier teachers, and the only coach in history to have won both an NBA and […]
David Vanterpool hired as Brooklyn Nets assistant coach
Longtime NBA assistant spent the past two seasons as the associate head coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Brooklyn Nets have named David Vanterpool as an assistant coach on Head Coach Steve Nash’s staff. Vanterpool comes to Brooklyn after serving the past two […]
Not a surprise as Atlanta Hawks remove ‘interim’ and make Nate McMillan head coach
The Hawks were only 14-20 under former coach Lloyd Pierce when then-assistant coach Nate McMillan, who is 56, was named interim coach after Pierce was fired. McMillan, who was more experienced than Pierce, with being a former head coach in Portland and Seattle, would not […]
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Utah Jazz announce dates for 2021 Salt Lake City Summer League
The Utah Jazz today announced the return of NBA summer league basketball in Utah with the four-team, six-game Salt Lake City Summer League presented by University of Utah Health, Utah Sports Commission and Western Governors University on Aug. 3, 4 and 6 at Vivint Arena. […]