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Mavericks bludgeon Clippers
The Dallas Mavericks were in complete control during Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. By halftime, Luka Doncic and his teammates had built a 77-27 advantage. The Mavericks recorded a 124-73 road victory. That 50-point deficit is the biggest at halftime since the shot-clock era began in the 1954-55 season, The Associated Press reported.…
Read MoreFirst game of the 2020-21 NBA season postponed
The 2020-21 NBA season has just started, and the first game has already been postponed. The reason was that the Houston Rockets didn’t have the mandatory eight players to begin the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James Harden’s violation of health safety protocols (not wearing a mask at a crowded party) was not the…
Read MoreLakers fall to Clippers in NBA opener
The Los Angeles Lakers received their championship rings on Tuesday night. They didn’t win, however, falling 116-109 to their fellow Staples Center tenants. The Los Angeles Clippers were up by 22 points in the first half. But by intermission, the 2019-20 NBA champs had trimmed the deficit to 56-54. Paul George sparked the Clippers with…
Read MoreMiami Heat no longer involved in James Harden trade talks
The Miami Heat defied expectations during the 2019-20 NBA season. They were not expected to contend for a playoff berth. However, they finished as the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference. Once the playoffs began, the chances of them going on a deep playoff run were slim and none. All the Miami Heat did…
Read MoreRudy Gobert, Jazz finalize $205 million extension
Rudy Gobert and the Utah Jazz have reached an agreement on a $205 million, five-year contract extension, according to reports over the weekend. It is the largest contract in NBA history for a center. The 28-year-old Frenchman joined the Jazz in 2013. The veteran center is a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Gobert’s…
Read MoreDeni Avdija scores 15 points in perfect shooting debut
Deni Avdija made a big splash in his NBA preseason debut for the Washington Wizards on Sunday. The Israeli-Serbian forward scored 15 points in 24 minutes and showcased his shooting skills in a 119-114 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. In fact, Avdija didn’t miss a shot. The 19-year-old was 6-for-6 overall, including 3-for-3 from 3-point…
Read MoreVasilije Micic is not leaving Efes for the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to his agent
Various media reported that Serbian national team player Vasilije Micic would be leaving his Turkish club Efes Pilsen and moving to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The reason for this breaking news was this Tweet that the Tunder posted. However, his European agent Misko Raznatovic denied that rumor and also stated that via a Tweet: In…
Read MoreZion Williamson not on minutes restrictions this season
Zion Williamson, the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is preparing for his second pro season without minutes restrictions. The New Orleans Pelicians star, who coped with a knee injury during his rookie season that limited his playing time, is looking forward to expanded time on the court in the upcoming season. As…
Read More8.8 percent of NBA players test positive for COVID-19
In a joint statement with the NBPA, the league announced that 48 out of 546 players tested from Nov. 24-30 were infected with the coronavirus. That’s 8.8 percent. A similar round of testing in June ahead of the league’s Disney World bubble resulted in a 5.3 percent positivity rate (16 of 320 players). COVID-19 is spreading at a…
Read MoreHouston trade Russell Westbrook to Washington for John Wall
The Houston Rockets are trading All-Star guard Russell Westbrook to the WashingtonWizards for John Wall and a future first-round pick. Westbrook had requested a trade out of Houston earlier this offseason. Now 30 years old, the 6-foot-4 Wall hasn’t played in the NBA since tearing his Achilles in early 2019, which is why Houston is getting both…
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