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Lakeland Magic wins NBA G League Championship
The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, defeated the Delaware Blue Coats, 97-78, in the NBA G League Finals presented by YouTube TV. It’s the first championship in franchise history. Throughout the season, the Lakeland Magic performed like one of the best teams in the NBA G League, and now, the…
Read MoreMarques Townes tabbed by BC Kalev/Cramo
Marques Townes (193 cm, G) has signed in the EstLatBL with BC Kalev/Cramo Tallinn. Bernard, who also holds a Dominican passport, started the season in the ACB in Spain. He did not get much playing time as he averaged 9.2 minutes per game in 19 ACB contests for Murcia. In those limited minutes, Townes averaged…
Read MoreGonzaga University enters NCAA Tournament with 26-0 record
Top-ranked Gonzaga University, continuing its quest for an unbeaten season, prepares for the upcoming NCAA Tournament with a 26-0 record. The Bulldogs defeated BYU 88-78 in the West Coast Conference Tournament final on Tuesday. Zags coach Mark Few’s team overcame a 12-point halftime deficit en route to victory. “We needed a game like that,” Few…
Read MoreParticipating teams confirmed for FIBA U19 Basketball World Cups 2021
The teams participating at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2021 in Latvia and the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2021 in Hungary have been confirmed. Featuring 16 national teams each, the 2021 U19 World Cups will see a total of 22 different National Federations represented this summer between them. Qualification for both events…
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 MoreNBL Canada still on hold
NBL Canada is still on hold during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, the NBL Canada (National Basketball League of Canada) plans to resume play when safe to do so. Deputy Commissioner Audley Stephenson said; If it weren’t for a pandemic that has seen restrictions placed on pretty much everything, including mass gatherings, the league would…
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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