The NBA has announced a major overhaul of the All-Star Game, introducing a new “USA vs. the World” three-team format to debut during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles (Feb. 13) at the Clippers’ new Intuit Dome. Key Format Changes Game Structure Broadcast & Scheduling Purpose The NBA and NBC hope this revamped format — emphasizing…
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Mavericks expected to fire GM Nico Harrison
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to fire general manager Nico Harrison on Tuesday, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon.
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LeBron James to practice with Lakers’ G League team
LeBron James will practice with the G League’s South Bay Lakers this week as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.
Los …
Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens dies at 88
Lenny Wilkens, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame who was enshrined as both a player and a coach, has died, his family s…
Wembanyama leads Spurs to win over Rockets in NBA Cup opener
Harrison Barnes scored 24 points, Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points apiece and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Houston …
Blazers erase 22-point deficit to hand Thunder first loss of season
Deni Avdija had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit Wednesday night in a 121-1…
Do NBA Cup Games Count for the Regular Season?
The NBA In-Season Tournament, also known as the NBA Cup, was introduced to add more excitement to the early part of the basketball calendar. But one of the most common questions fans ask is: Do NBA Cup games count toward the regular season standings? Short Answer: Yes — Most NBA Cup Games Count for the…
Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant for conduct detrimental to team
The Memphis Grizzlies have suspended Ja Morant for one game for conduct detrimental to the team, the club announced Saturday.
The suspens…
NBA Union to Challenge Withheld Pay for Terry Rozier Amid Federal Investigation
The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) has publicly announced it will contest the decision by the NBA and its member teams to withhold salary payments from Terry Rozier (player) and Chauncey Billups (coach), both of whom were placed on leave following recent federal gambling-related arrests. What Happened What the CBA Says Under the NBA’s existing…
Heat’s Terry Rozier won’t receive salary while on leave
Embattled NBA guard Terry Rozier will not receive his salary from the Miami Heat while on leave because of his arrest on federal charges rel…