LeBron James has made history with his 20th All-Star selection, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the player with the most All-Star selections in NBA history. The news was announced on Thursday night when the league unveiled this season’s starter balloting results. James is an All-Star starter for the 20th consecutive year, a streak that began… Continue reading
Doc Rivers Near signing deal with Milwaukee
According to recent reports, the Milwaukee Bucks have hired Doc Rivers as their new coach for the remainder of the 2023-24 NBA season. This decision came after the team parted ways with Adrian Griffin, who had been the head coach for only 43 games. Rivers is an experienced coach with a total of nearly 1,100… Continue reading
NBA Fantasy: Yahoo Fantasy Basketball must have players for Jan. 24
This upcoming Wednesday night, we have an eight-game slate which offers plenty of options across the salary scale, including some particularly welcoming matchups given some of the most vulnerable defensive teams in the league will be taking the floor. As customary, we’ll highlight multiple advantageous positional matchups to exploit at each position for your Yahoo… Continue reading
All-Star Starters Being Announced tonight on NBA Tip-Off
The National Basketball Association (NBA) traditionally holds its annual All-Star Game in February. This year, the 73rd NBA All-Star Game will take place on Sunday, February 18 at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, and will be broadcast on TNT in the United States. The game is… Continue reading
Rozier to the Heat for Kyle Lowry
On Tuesday, the Miami Heat announced that they have acquired guard Terry Rozier from the Charlotte Hornets. In exchange for Rozier, the Hornets will receive veteran guard Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick, which is lottery protected and would convert to an unprotected pick in 2028 if it doesn’t convey. Rozier, who is having… Continue reading
USA Basketball announced the 41-player pool for the 2024 USA Men’s National Team
USA Basketball has officially announced the 41-player pool for the 2024 USA Men’s National Team. This team will represent the United States at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games, which are set to take place in Paris. The 12-member team will be selected from this pool at a later date. The 41-player pool includes some of… Continue reading
New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record for points
On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record for points with a 153-124 victory over the Utah Jazz. The Pelicans shot an impressive 57.1% from the field, including 23-for-46 from deep, while Zion Williamson had a career-high 11 assists. CJ McCollum went 9 of 13 from 3-point range and tied his season… Continue reading
Milwaukee Bucks Fire Head Coach Adrian Griffin
The Milwaukee Bucks have parted ways with their head coach, Adrian Griffin, after just 43 games into his first season as an NBA head coach. The decision comes after the team’s 30-13 start to the season, which has them tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the league’s second-best record. The Bucks are currently sitting 3… Continue reading
Darius Garland Jaw Injury Update
Cleveland Cavaliers’ star point guard Darius Garland, who has been out of action for a month due to a broken jaw, has been cleared to resume some on-court activities. The 23-year-old player had the wiring in his mouth removed on Monday, which is a significant step towards his recovery from the injury he suffered on… Continue reading
Tristan Thompson suspended without pay for twenty-five games due to a violation of anti-drug program
The NBA has recently announced that Tristan Thompson, the renowned Cleveland Cavaliers player, has been suspended without pay for twenty-five games due to his violation of the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program. Thompson has been tested positive for ibutamoren and SARM, which led to his suspension by the league. This suspension will come into effect starting from… Continue reading
Haliburton out for at least 3 games due to strained Hamstring.
Indiana Pacers’ All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton will be sitting out for at least the next three games, as confirmed by Coach Rick Carlisle. Haliburton has been out of action for six of seven games due to a strained left hamstring that he suffered on Jan. 8 during a game against Boston. The injury occurred when… Continue reading
Miami trade Lowry and a pick to Charlotte for Terry Rozier
The Miami Heat have filled a hole in their backcourt, trading Kyle Lowry and a 2027 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Terry Rozier. Here are some numbers to know about the 6-foot-1, 29-year-old Rozier, who’s in his ninth season. All stats are through Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Consistent production, trending up… Continue reading