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David Griffin fined $50,000 for criticizing NBA officials
David Griffin, the New Orleans Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, received a $50,000 fine from the NBA on Sunday for criticizing league officials. Griffin’s biting commentary came in the aftermath of Pelicans superstar Zion Williamson’s recent hand injury (fractured left finger). “We told the NBA through every means available to us, through sending…
Read MoreFrantz Massenat to Baskonia
Frantz Massenat (193 cm, G) is on his way to defending ACB champion TD Systems Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz. Massenat will finish the season in Spain. Massenat played the season thus far for Pesaro in the Italian SerieA. Massenat averaged 11.2 ppg and 2.9 assists in 16 games. He played in the ACB last year when he…
Read MoreLuca Vildoza finalizes deal with Knicks
Luca Vildoza and the New York Knicks have reach an agreement on a four-year deal, and the Argentine guard is on the verge of joining the NBA club. Vildoza could make his NBA debut this weekend, according to the New York Post. The 6-foot-3 guard leaves the Spanish Liga Endessa to embark on his new…
Read MoreGiannis Antetokounmpo outduels Kevin Durant
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 49 points in a memorable duel with Kevin Durant, who had 42 points, on Sunday. The Milwaukee Bucks edged the visiting Brooklyn Nets 117-114. The two-time defending NBA MVP sparked the hosts with 21-for-36 shooting from the field, including 4 of 8 from beyond the 3-point arc. Durant was 16-for-33 and knocked…
Read MoreGian Clavell from Russia to Greece
Gian Clavell (193 cm, G) has signed on with ASP Promitheas Patras which is getting ready to play the Greek A1 PlayOffs and therefore added the 27-year-old Puerto Rican guard to their roster. Clavell played this season for the Russian team Avtodor Saratov in the VTB. He accumulated impressive stats as he averaged 16.2 ppg…
Read MoreKim Mulkey leaves Baylor to fill LSU vacancy
Kim Mulkey, who led the Baylor University women’s basketball team to three national championships in two glorious decades in charge, is Louisiana State’s new head coach. LSU athletics director Scott Woodward made the big announcement on Sunday. An introductory press conference is set for Monday. Mulkey, 58, coached Baylor from 2000-21. She compiled a 632-104…
Read MoreSteve Nash, Nets focused on big picture
With Steve Nash calling the plays, the revamped Brooklyn Nets, who boast a high-octane offense, are built to win right now. One of the NBA’s most intriguing teams, with the newly formed Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden along with rookie head coach Nash, the Nets are in the thick of…
Read MoreFull capacity crowds to return to NBA in 2021-22: report
Working with a biometric screening company, the NBA is forging ahead with the expectation of having full capacity crowds for the 2021-22 season. The NBA’s league-wide partnership with CLEAR is to be formally announced this week, according to an ESPN report this week. CLEAR is involved in the screening of travelers at hundreds of airports…
Read MoreGrant Hill to be USA Basketball’s next managing director
Grant Hill will succeed Jerry Colangelo as USA Basketball managing director, it was announced on Saturday. The 81-year-old Colangelo is retiring after the Tokyo Olympics this summer. The former Phoenix Suns owner became managing director in 2005. Hill, the No. 3 pick in the 1994 Draft, played 19 seasons in the NBA. Hill retired in…
Read MoreMike Woodson takes over at Indiana University
Mike Woodson is taking over as the new men’s basketball coach at his alma mater, Indiana University. Indiana University athletics director Scott Dolson announced the news on Sunday. Woodson, who is leaving his current job as a New York Knicks assistant, will take part in an introductory news conference on Monday. The 63-year-old Woodson is…
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