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LeBron James injured. Out indefinitely
LeBron James had an ankle sprain in the game against the Atlanta Hawks and is out indefinitely. James exited the Lakers’ 99-94 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first half after a collision with Solomon Hill. LeBron James immediately shouted in pain and rolled off the court, clutching his right leg. The Lakers called timeout to check on the 18-year…
Read MoreNBA, NBPA Agree to Relax COVID-19 Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated People
As vaccines ramp up across the country and within the NBA in an effort to counter the COVID-19 pandemic, the league has reportedly agreed to ease certain restrictions. According to Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association decided they will relax restrictions for those in the league who have been fully vaccinated. Teams were informed…
Read MoreShawn Bradley paralyzed in bike accident
Shawn Bradley, who played for three NBA teams during his 12-year career, became paralyzed in January due to injuries sustained in a bike accident, the Dallas Mavericks revealed on Wednesday. The 7-foot-6 Bradley, the No. 2 pick in the 1993 NBA Draft, was riding his bicycle near his home in St. George, Utah, when a…
Read MorePortland Trail Blazers to get CJ McCollum back on Tuesday, per report
The Portland Trail Blazers managed to nab the final playoff berth last season. Unfortunately, they were ousted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the postseason. Despite the disappointing end to their season, the Trail Blazers were expected to be in the mix for another playoff berth this season. And they posted…
Read MoreRudy Gobert pulls down career-best 28 rebounds
Rudy Gobert commanded attention in the paint from start to finish in the Utah Jazz’s road game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in San Francisco. The hard-working French center grabbed a career-high 28 rebounds (eight offensive boards) and scored 24 points in 32 productive minutes, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Jazz…
Read MoreLos Angeles Lakers interested in Andre Drummond, per report
The good news for the Los Angeles Lakers is that they have the third-best record in the Western Conference. The bad news is Anthony Davis has been out with an Achilles injury since mid-February. The Lakers have not fared too well without their All-Star big man in the lineup. In fact, the Lakers have dropped…
Read MoreThree Trade Targets That The Raptors May Look To Pursue
There never seemed to be much doubt coming into the 2020-21 NBA season that it would be an unusual campaign for the Toronto Raptors. The 2019 NBA champions were forced to play outside Canada (home games were in Florida), and there are still so many questions regarding the direction that the team could be going…
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo named NBA All-Star Game MVP
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an NBA All-Star Game performance unlike any other in recent memory on Sunday in Atlanta. He shot a perfect 16-for-16 from the floor, making more shots without a miss than any player in NBA history in an All-Star Game. He finished with a game-high 35 points. Led by the Milwaukee Bucks forward,…
Read MoreStephen Curry wins 3-Point Contest title
Stephen Curry claimed the second 3-Point Contest title of his NBA career on Sunday in Atlanta. It all came down to the final shot for the Golden State Warriors superstar. Curry buried a baseline 3-pointer to surpass Mike Conley in total points. He finished with 28 points, while the Utah Jazz player had 27. Normal…
Read MoreNate McMillan becomes Atlanta Hawks’ interim coach
Nate McMillan took over as interim coach of the Atlanta Hawks this week, replacing the ousted Lloyd Pierce on the bench. McMillan worked his first game in charge against the Miami Heat on Tuesday. The Hawks won, 94-80. Atlanta improved to 2-0 under Nate McMillan by beating the Orlando Magic 115-112 on Wednesday. Pierce was…
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