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By Reggie Gatlin-Holt The 2024 NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel tips off on Saturday, April 20. All 2024 NBA Playoff games, including the NBA Finals in June, are available to listen to on SiriusXM. Select broadcasts are also available on ESPN Radio. Check your local listings for your more stations broadcasting games in your…

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt 4 20 2024   Four Game 1s open the lid on the 2024 NBA Playoffs today.   The Final Two: The Heat and Pelicans survived the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament to grab the 8th seeds West Finals Rematch: The Nuggets open their title defense against the Lakers tonight on ABC Three More Game 1s: The…

By Reggie Gatlin-Holt FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Robert Keith Reid (August 30, 1955 – February 19, 2024) was an American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). An Atlanta-born 6’8″ forward from St. Mary’s University, Texas, Robert “Bobby Joe” Reid played 13 seasons (1977–1982; 1983–1991) in the NBA as a member of the Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Portland Trail Blazers, and Philadelphia 76ers. He…

By Sasha Colcheck January 23, 2024   MILWAUKEE (Jan. 23, 2024) – The Milwaukee Bucks have dismissed head coach Adrian Griffin. “This was a difficult decision to make during the season,” said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. “We are working immediately toward hiring our next head coach. We thank Coach Griffin for his hard work and…

By Sasha Colcheck     NEW YORK — The NBA announced today that Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been suspended without pay for twenty-five games for violating the terms of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for ibutamoren and SARM LGD-4033. Thompson’s suspension will begin with tomorrow’s game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the…

By Stretch Jenkinson McGinnis made a combined 6 All-Star appearances in the NBA and ABA.   Indiana Pacers great George McGinnis, the 1969 Indiana Mr. Basketball who went on to a professional career that culminated in his enshrinement in the Naismith Hall of Fame, passed away early Thursday morning. He was 73. McGinnis succumbed to…

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By Rick Jabot Let the In-Season Tournament games begin! Find the latest results, standings and a simple reminder of how it works below: Quick explainer When it comes to the In-Season Tournament, you only need to know these two terms: Group Play and Knockout Rounds. Group Play: All 30 teams have been randomly split into six groups. Each…

By Rick Jabot   The inaugural In-Season Tournament tipped off on Friday, Nov. 3 and will culminate with the Championship on Saturday, Dec. 9.   The NBA In-Season Tournament is a new annual competition for all 30 teams. For the latest updates, visit our In-Season Tournament tracker. I. Summary The inaugural In-Season Tournament tipped off on Friday, Nov.…

By Rick Jabot 2015 Finals MVP October 20, 2023   On Friday, Andre Iguodala officially announced his retirement from the NBA. Iguodala most recently played for the Warriors last season and played eight seasons in the Bay, winning four championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022), including the Finals MVP award in 2015. Iguodala averaged 16.3 points,…

On Monday night, the Wine & Gold ended a dominant week with a dominant performance – capping a perfect Summer League run with a wire-to-wire 99-78 blowout of the Rockets at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mike Gerrity, coached the squad for the second straight year. Isaiah Mobley, who canned the overtime game-winner in Sunday…

Posted by Rick Jabot July 7, 2023 CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Emoni (e-MON-e) Bates, forward Isaiah Mobley and guard Craig Porter Jr. to Two-Way contracts, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today. Reflective of the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, teams will be able to roster up to three players on a Two-Way contract this upcoming season.…

Posted by Rick Jabot CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have re-signed guard Caris LeVert to a multi-year contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. LeVert (6-6, 205) appeared in a career-high 74 games (30 starts) for the Cavaliers this past season, averaging 12.1 points, 3.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 30.3 minutes…

Posted by Rick Jabot CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Georges (George) Niang (KNEE-yang) and guard Ty Jerome, President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today. Niang (6-7, 230) has appeared in 383 games (19 starts) during his seven-year career with Philadelphia, Utah and Indiana, holding career averages of 6.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 15.6 minutes and shooting a .403…

Posted by Rick Jabot Made 197 three-pointers and averaged career-highs in points, rebounds, assists, and steals last season; also started all 23 playoff games during Miami’s 2023 NBA Finals run CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired forward Max Strus in a sign and trade agreement with the Miami Heat, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman…

Posted by WALKER THOMPKINS The San Antonio Spurs will have the first overall pick in tonight’s NBA Draft 2023 presented by State Farm (8 ET, ESPN/ABC). Below is the complete 2023 Draft order: First Round 1. San Antonio 2. Charlotte 3. Portland 4. Houston 5. Detroit 6. Orlando 7. Indiana 8. Washington 9. Utah 10. Dallas 11.…

Posted by WALKER THOMPKINS 2023 NBA Draft presented by State Farm which will be held on June 22. LOOKING OUT FOR NO. 1 • The San Antonio Spurs are set to make the first pick in the NBA Draft for the third time. The Spurs previously selected David Robinson (1987) and Tim Duncan (1997) with the…

Written by WALKER THOMPKINS   The Washington Wizards reportedly are finalizing a deal to trade All-Star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports. Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports confirmed over the weekend the deal is undeway. Per Radio, TV and Social Media reports, the Suns are sending Chris Paul, Landry…

Posted by WALKER THOMPKINS FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Louis Tyrone Williams (born October 27, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted directly out of high school by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 45th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He is a 3-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year. As of March 2019, he is the NBA’s career leader in…