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Former Chicago Bulls big man Joakim Noah to retire, per report
After 13 seasons in the NBA, former Chicago Bulls big man Joakim Noah is retiring from the NBA. And he plans to retire as a Bull. The news was first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Noah spent the bulk of his 13-year career with the Chicago Bulls. The franchise selected him with the ninth…
Read MoreNBA G League investigating Jeremy Lin claim of on-court racism
The NBA G League is investigating Jeremy Lin’s claim that he was called “coronavirus” on the court. His allegation was part of an Instagram post Thursday in which he spoke out against anti-Asian racism and stereotyping. Lin is a California native of Taiwanese descent. “Being a 9 year NBA veteran doesn’t protect me from being called ‘coronavirus’ on…
Read MoreThe Lakers are Struggling, Moves to be Made?
The Lakers have been without its main man down low, Anthony Davis, recently, and his absence is taking a toll on the team’s fortunes. Davis has been sidelined since he limped off the court after reaggravating his Achilles in a 122-105 blowout loss to the Nuggets in a Valentine’s Day massacre. AD is expected to…
Read MoreNBA announces All-Star reserves
As an All-Star reserve, Zion Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, will make his NBA All-Star Game debut on March 7 in Atlanta. The New Orleans Pelicans star is one of four All-Star debutants announced on Tuesday. The others are Boston’s Jaylen Brown, New York’s Julius Randle and Chicago’s Zach LaVine.…
Read MoreThe Philadelphia 76ers could be the team to watch in the Eastern Conference
The Philadelphia 76ers have been to the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. That’s the good news. The bad news is the Sixers have come up short in those playoff appearances. In 2017-18, the Sixers were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals. The following year, the Philadelphia Sixers were ousted…
Read MoreMinnesota Timberwolves fire Ryan Saunders
The Minnesota Timberwolves, who have an NBA-worst 7-24 record, fired head coach Ryan Saunders on Sunday. The news came about 90 minutes after Minnesota’s latest loss, a 103-99 road defeat to the New York Knicks on the same day. Saunders became Minnesota’s interim coach during the 2018-19 season, replacing current Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. Saunders…
Read MoreDennis Schroder out due to COVID-19 quarantine
Dennis Schroder will miss a minimum of four games while under quarantine due to possible exposure to COVID-19, according to Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel. The announcement, made on Saturday evening, means that Schroder won’t play in the Lakers’ next two contests: against the Washington Wizards (on Monday) and the Utah Jazz (on Wednesday).…
Read MoreNBA Summer League reportedly to return to Las Vegas in August
The NBA Summer League — the NBA’s annual introduction to rookies and informal convention — was among the many things lost to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The event has spiked in popularity in recent years and become a moneymaker for the league, but there was no way for the league to put it on…
Read MoreNBA All-Star Game starters revealed
The 2021 NBA All-Star Game captains (LeBron James and Kevin Durant) and starters have been named. The results of fan voting were announced on Thursday. The game is on March 7 in Atlanta. LeBron, who helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA title, will make his 17th NBA All-Star Game start. He…
Read MoreTop NBA players hesitant to promote coronavirus vaccine
With the coronavirus vaccine rolling out across the USA the NBA had hoped to put together a string of public service announcements encouraging people to sign up and get the shot. Particularly people of color. NBA legends Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar have gotten the coronavirus vaccine and done PSAs, as have a couple of coaches. However, the league’s top active players have…
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