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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 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 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 MoreCanada books spot in FIBA AmeriCup 2022
Canada secured a spot in the 12-team FIBA AmeriCup 2022 tournament by beating the U.S. Virgin Islands 95-90 on Saturday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With the victory, Canada raised its record to 3-1 in Group C phase play. Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, led Canada with 30 points…
Read MorePaul Stoll signs with BC Rytas Vilnius
Paul Stoll (180 cm, G) has signed with Rytas. Rytas is 14-5 in the LKL and sits in second place behind Zalgiris. Coach Giedrius Zibenas and Rytas also played in the ChampionsLeague but have been eliminated. Stoll started this season in the ProA in France. There he played three league games and three EuroCup games.…
Read MoreAnthony Davis sidelined after reinjuring Achilles
Anthony Davis left Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets after reaggravating a right Achilles tendon injury, and the Los Angeles Lakers star now awaits an MRI. The seven-time All-Star played 14 minutes before departing with 2:36 left in second quarter. He finished with 15 points and four rebounds in the Lakers’ 122-105 loss. The Nuggets…
Read MoreStefan Jankovic from Partizan to Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul
Stefan Jankovic (211 cm, F/C) has left Partizan. He has signed in the BSL with Bahcesehir. The 27-year-old Canadian big man averaged 6 ppg and 2 rebounds in three EuroCup games for Partizan. Jankovic joins the Turkish side that is 6-13 in the BSL and holds a 14th spot in the standings. Stefan Jankovic played…
Read MoreNikola Jokic matches career-high 47 points in win over Jazz
Nikola Jokic scored 47 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 128-117 triumph over the visiting Utah Jazz on Sunday. Denver halted Utah’s 11-game winning streak. In the Nuggets’ high-scoring win, Jokic made 17 of 26 shots from the field, including 4 of 4 from 3-point range. He was 9-for-10 at the free-throw line. The Serbian star…
Read MoreAmber Nichols named Capital City Go-Go general manager
Amber Nichols, recently promoted to general manager of the Capital City Go-Go (the Washington Wizards’ NBA G League affiliate), is fired up about her new job. Amidst all the COVID-19 pandemic-related news, Nichols’ new job was not widely reported in mid-January. But it’s a new opportunity for her to grow as a basketball executive within…
Read MoreKawhi Leonard, Clippers hitting their stride
Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have entered the current discussion about the NBA’s best teams. The Clippers defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 108-101 on Sunday, earning their seventh straight victory. As a result, first-year coach Tyronn Lue’s club improved to 13-4. The Clippers and defending champion Los Angeles Lakers are tied for…
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