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Deni Avdija scores 15 points in perfect shooting debut
Deni Avdija made a big splash in his NBA preseason debut for the Washington Wizards on Sunday. The Israeli-Serbian forward scored 15 points in 24 minutes and showcased his shooting skills in a 119-114 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. In fact, Avdija didn’t miss a shot. The 19-year-old was 6-for-6 overall, including 3-for-3 from 3-point…
Read MoreVasilije Micic is not leaving Efes for the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to his agent
Various media reported that Serbian national team player Vasilije Micic would be leaving his Turkish club Efes Pilsen and moving to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The reason for this breaking news was this Tweet that the Tunder posted. However, his European agent Misko Raznatovic denied that rumor and also stated that via a Tweet: In…
Read MoreZion Williamson not on minutes restrictions this season
Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is preparing for his second pro season without minutes restrictions. The New Orleans Pelicians star, who coped with a knee injury during his rookie season that limited his playing time, is looking forward to expanded time on the court in the upcoming season. As…
Read More8.8 percent of NBA players test positive for COVID-19
In a joint statement with the NBPA, the league announced that 48 out of 546 players tested from Nov. 24-30 were infected with the coronavirus. That’s 8.8 percent. A similar round of testing in June ahead of the league’s Disney World bubble resulted in a 5.3 percent positivity rate (16 of 320 players). COVID-19 is spreading at a…
Read MoreHouston trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall
The Houston Rockets are trading All-Star guard Russell Westbrook to the WashingtonWizards for John Wall and a future first-round pick. Westbrook had requested a trade out of Houston earlier this offseason. Now 30 years old, the 6-foot-4 Wall hasn’t played in the NBA since tearing his Achilles in early 2019, which is why Houston is getting both…
Read MoreLeBron James gets $85-million, two-year extension
LeBron James has signed a two-year contract extension worth $85 million with the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers, according to published reports on Wednesday. King James’ new max contract deal will keep him in a Lakers uniform through 2023. LeBron won his fourth NBA title in October, leading the Lakers past the Miami Heat in…
Read MoreGordon Hayward joins Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets have completed a sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics for veteran forward Gordon Hayward, it was announced on Sunday. What’s more, the Hornets will receive second-round draft selections in 2023 and 2024 in exchange for a protected 2022 second-round pick. Hayward’s new contract is worth $120 million over four years. “To the…
Read MoreMarco Belinelli leaves the NBA for Virtus Bologna
Marco Belinelli (196 cm, G) is returning to Italy to play for Virtus Bologna of the Lega Basket Serie A after signing a three-year deal with the club, according to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport. Belinelli will be returning to his home country after not receiving any NBA offers that were to his liking. So, the…
Read MoreMarc Gasol to join Lakers
Marc Gasol is joining the reigning NBA champion Los Angele Lakers, according to published reports. The three-time All-Star and the club have finalized a two-year deal. The 35-year-old big man played for the Toronto Raptors for the past 1 1/2 years. Gasol spent the majority of his career with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded…
Read MoreBogdan Bogdanovic says yes to $72 Million from Atlanta
Bogdan Bogdanovic has signed his four-year offer sheet worth $72 million from the Atlanta Hawks. It includes a player option in Year 4 and a 15-percent trade kicker for the restricted free agent. The Sacramento Kings will have 48 hours to match. While Bogdan Bogdanovic looked for a free agency landing spot, the number of teams with…
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