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LeBron ready for 2nd half of season: 'It's go time'
LeBron James has made a habit of saving his energy for the stretch run and playoffs across his 18-year NBA career. This season is no different with the Los Angeles Lakers about to embark on the second half of the campaign."It's go time," James said Thursday, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. "It's time to get prepared and making that turnaround, that last lap going into the postseason ... I'm… → Read More
Heat's Spoelstra: Leonard should be held accountable for anti-Semitic slur
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Wednesday that he spoke with Meyers Leonard in the wake of the center recently using an anti-Semitic slur and said Leonard needs to face consequences for his actions."He feels really bad about it," Spoelstra said, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman. "And it doesn't matter the intent. It's just not right. You can’t brush it under the… → Read More
Raptors' Nurse slams report about his staff not following health protocols
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse took issue Wednesday with a report that stated inconsistent mask wearing led to the situation where six members of the coaching staff - including Nurse - were placed in health and safety protocols away from the team."I don't think anybody would have any idea what they're talking about, saying that," Nurse told reporters. "That is really an unfair, very… → Read More
Lowry says he will retire a Raptor, one way or another
Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry didn't completely shut down any rumblings that his days with the team might be numbered, but he did say Wednesday he would retire as a Raptor one way or another."I will retire as a Toronto Raptor ... one-day contract, hey, whatever happens," the franchise cornerstone told reporters ahead of Thursday's second-half opener against the Atlanta Hawks."I'd like… → Read More
Popovich says Spurs, Aldridge have mutually agreed to end relationship
The San Antonio Spurs will seek trade or buyout opportunities for veteran big man LaMarcus Aldridge, head coach Gregg Popovich said Wednesday.'We've mutually agreed for him to work on some opportunities elsewhere,' Popovich said, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.More to come. → Read More
NBA reports 2 new positive COVID-19 results since March 3
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Embiid to miss 1 game, Simmons to sit out 2 due to contact tracing
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UNC Greensboro takes SoCon title with win over Mercer
UNC Greensboro is on its way to March Madness after a 69-61 victory in the Southern Conference championship game over Mercer on Monday.Isaiah Miller led the way for the Spartans with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.More to come. → Read More
Cade Cunningham leads way in Big 12 end-of-season honors
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Giannis' perfect shooting leads Team LeBron to All-Star Game win
Giannis Antetokounmpo's 35 points of perfect 16-of-16 shooting carried Team LeBron to a 170-150 victory over Team Durant in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game. DAME CALLED GAME!!!!#NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/eriTNmHAjm— NBA UK (@NBAUK) March 8, 2021 Team LeBron entered the fourth quarter needing only 24 points to clinch the win under the Elam Ending rule. More to come. → Read More
Kawhi says he plans to play for Pop on Olympic team
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Embiid: 'I want to destroy everything in my path' this season
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7 NBA players test positive for COVID-19, Raptors reportedly the source
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Curry, Booker headline All-Star Three-Point Contest
The NBA named its participants for the All-Star Game's Slam Dunk and Three-Point Contests, as well as the Skills Challenge on Tuesday.The Skills and Three-Point Contests will take place before Sunday's All-Star Game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The Slam Dunk Contest is scheduled for halftime of the game. Slam Dunk participant Team Obi Toppin Knicks Anfernee Simons Trail Blazers Cassius… → Read More
Embiid: I've dominated Turner since I got to the league
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Pistons-Raptors game tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday
Tuesday's game between the Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors in Tampa has been tentatively rescheduled for Wednesday due to ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors organization, the NBA announced.Toronto's game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday was postponed due to health and safety protocols.More to come. → Read More
Pop takes dig at Hawks after Pierce firing
Monday's dismissal of Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce caught the attention of Gregg Popovich. The San Antonio Spurs bench boss spoke highly of his assistant with the U.S. men's national team."Just a really knowledgeable guy, a people person, very mature. A sad day to have somebody lose a job like that," Popovich said, according to Raul Dominguez of The Associated Press. "Now, we all know… → Read More
Tatum to replace Durant as starter in All-Star Game
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Report: Knicks rookie Toppin expected to enter Slam Dunk contest
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WNBA approves sale of Atlanta Dream to group including Montgomery
The WNBA approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream Friday to a three-member group headed by Larry Gottesdiener and including former Dream star Renee Montgomery."It is a privilege to join a team of inspiring women who strive for excellence on the court and equity off the court," said Gottesdiener. Two-time WNBA champion Montgomery will be the first former player to become both an owner and executive… → Read More