Mar 05, 2021 DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons announced Friday the club had reached a buyout agreement with Blake Griffin and simultaneously requested waivers on the veteran forward. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “Blake has been a great representative for our franchise and […]
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NFL on behalf of MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL and WNBA issue Joint Statement on JAMA Cardiology Study
The study published today by JAMA Cardiology is an illustration of the collaboration amongst medical experts at MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL, NFL and WNBA and our respective players associations over the past year. Since the onset of the pandemic, we have worked more closely together […]
Atlanta Hawks name Nate McMillan as interim head coach
3/1/2021 ATLANTA -– Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Travis Schlenk announced today that assistant coach Nate McMillan has been named interim head coach of the team. McMillan joined the Hawks coaching staff on Nov. 11, 2020. As head coach with Seattle (2000-05), Portland (2005-12) […]
Atlanta Hawks fire head coach Lloyd Pierce
3/1/2021 ATLANTA – Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Travis Schlenk announced today that Lloyd Pierce has been relieved of his head coaching duties. “We would like to thank Lloyd for his work and commitment to not only the Hawks organization but the city of […]
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NBA All-Star Reserves led by Harden and Lillard
Four of the 14 reserves are first-time All-Star selections: Jaylen Brown, Zach LaVine, Julius Randle and Zion Williamson. NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul lead the list of 14 players selected by the NBA’s head coaches as reserves […]
NBA 2021 All-Star Game Starters
Lakers’ LeBron James and Nets’ Kevin Durant named as team captains for the 70th All-Star Game. NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James and the Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant lead the list of 10 players who have been selected by fans, current NBA players […]
Minnesota Timberwolves issue Statement on Malik Beasley
Minneapolis/St. Paul – Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas Thursday released the following statement following the NBA’s announcement of Malik Beasley’s 12-game suspension: “As an organization, we fully support today’s decision by the NBA. As we work together with Malik to advance his development […]
NBA suspends Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley 12 games for off-court issues
NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2021 – Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley has been suspended 12 games without pay for pleading guilty to a felony charge of threatening to commit a crime of violence for the purpose of terrorizing another person, in violation of the law of […]
Pacers’ Sabonis replaces injured Kevin Durant in NBA All-Star Game
February 26, 2021 NEW YORK– Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, which will be played on Sunday, March 7 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. […]
Brooklyn Nets bring back Roberson and Shumpert on 10-day contracts
February 26, 2021 Both veterans were waived Tuesday ahead of the league deadline for contract guarantees. BROOKLYN — The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard/forward Andre Roberson and guard Iman Shumpert to 10-day contracts. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not released. Roberson (6’7”, 210) […]
NBA unveils second half game and TV schedules for 2020-21 season
February 24, 2021 NBA announces second half of regular-season schedule, which begins on March 10 and concludes May 16. NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2021 – The NBA today released its game schedule and broadcast schedules for TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and ESPN Radio for the Second Half of the 2020-21 regular season, which […]
Sacramento Kings waive Glenn Robinson III
FEB 24, 2021 The Sacramento Kings have waived forward Glenn Robinson III. Robinson III appeared in 23 games (two starts) with the Kings, averaging 5.3 points (.424 FG%, .364 3pt%, .913 FT%), 2.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 16.1 minutes per game. A seven-year veteran from […]
Cavaliers could be getting Kevin Love back soon; is practicing with team
32-year-old power forward/center Kevin Love is one of the few older, veteran players on a very young team. He is the unquestioned leader of the team when he is on the court. The key here is that Love has not been on the court since […]
NBA issues update to Cleveland Cavaliers 2021 schedule
NEW YORK, Feb. 16 2021 – The National Basketball Association game scheduled for Wed., Feb. 16 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. Because of ongoing contact tracing […]
NBA announces All-Star Game 2021 on Sunday, March 7th
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Nets sign defensive stopper G/F Andre Roberson
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent guard/forward Andre Roberson. On February 16, 2021, Roberson signed his contract. Roberson was originally selected with the 26th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft by Minnesota before being traded to Oklahoma City on […]
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