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Dallas Mavericks stop playing the national anthem
The Dallas Mavericks have stopped playing the national anthem before home games and do not plan to play it moving forward, Mark Cuban confirmed yesterday. The Dallas Mavericks have not done so for any of their 13 preseason and regular-season home games to this point, and Mavericks governor Mark Cuban confirmed yesterday that they will not play the song…
Read MoreLuka Doncic and Stephen Curry combine for 99 points in superstar duel
Luka Doncic tied his career-high with 42 points in a scoring duel with Stephen Curry, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 134-132 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The prime-time matchup on national TV lived up to the billing, with Curry hitting a season-high 11 3-pointers on the way to 57 points.…
Read MoreOrlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon out 4-6 weeks with a sprained left ankle
The Orlando Magic entered the 2020-21 campaign having missed the playoffs in six of the past eight seasons. On the positive side, the Magic have made it to the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. Additionally, the Orlando Magic posted six wins in their first eight outings. Unfortunately, their early success proved to…
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 MoreLos Angeles Lakers players given the day off to reflect on the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s death
January 26 will be remembered as one of the most tragic days in NBA history. This especially holds true for the storied Los Angeles Lakers. On this date, one year ago, Los Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Needless to say, the…
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…
Read MoreNBA putting security onto the court to enforce COVID-19 rules
The NBA tightened its coronavirus protocols significantly, limiting players’ interactions with people outside their households and not involved in team activities. The league also implemented trivial rules like prohibiting hugs, handshakes, and daps. Fist and elbow bumps only. And the NBA is serious about that. After witnessing some opposing players disregarding new league rules against unnecessary contact…
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers looking to trade or release Kevin Porter Jr., per report
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded up to take Kevin Porter Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. And initially, it was a good investment. During his rookie season, Porter averaged 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 50 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He shot 44.2 percent from the field and 33.5…
Read MoreLuka Doncic moves past Jordan on career triple-double list
Luka Doncic recorded the 29th triple-double of his NBA career on Sunday. By doing so, the Dallas Mavericks star moved past all-time great Michael Jordan on the NBA’s career triple-double list in a 117-101 loss to the Chicago Bulls. Doncic is now tied with Grant Hill for 15th place on the list. The Slovenian playmaker…
Read MoreCOVID-19 protocols force three more NBA games to be postponed
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world, the 2020-21 NBA season is increasingly interrupted by game postponements. On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns-Atlanta Hawks game along with the Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic were postponed. All three games were pushed back to TBA dates because at…
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