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David Stern dies at 77
Former NBA commissioner David Stern has died. He was 77. David Stern died as a result of the brain hemorrhage he suffered approximately three weeks ago. Current NBA commissioner Adam Silver remembered Stern as a mentor, a dear friend and “one of the most influential business leaders of his generation.” In a statement Silver also…
Read MoreWhen will we see Zion Williamson in action?
NBA Insider Shams Charania reported yesterday that the New Orleans Pelicans and superstar rookie Zion Williamson are “hopeful” he’ll make his NBA debut in January. But haven’s we heard that before? Initially, he was expected to return sometime in December after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right lateral meniscus prior to the season’s start.…
Read MoreIs it too early to include Luka Doncic in the MVP discussion?
In just a couple of games, 1/3 of the 2019-20 NBA season will be done. At this stage, fans have already been treated to some amazing performances. So far, the Milwaukee Bucks are leading the Eastern Conference with a 21-3 record. Mirroring them in the Western Conference, are the Los Angeles Lakers, also at 21-3.…
Read MoreStephen Curry suffers broken left hand vs. Suns
Things turned from bad to worse for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Their star point guard Stephen Curry suffered a broken left hand after Suns’ center Aron Baynes (AUS) landed on it after an awkward collision between the two players. Prior to this horrific injury to the team’s top scorer, the Warriors had their…
Read MoreHouston Rockets ban fan for life for punching Pelicans’ assistant coach
A few nights ago, the Houston Rockets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 126-123. The victory was the first of the season for the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately, the action on the court wasn’t the only event in play on that fateful evening. According to authorities, a Houston Rockets fan, Manuel Garcia, was charged with assault for…
Read MoreNBA suspends Deandre Ayton 25 games
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA for violating the League’s anti-drug policy. This comes in less than 24 hours after he made his season debut for the 2019-20 season. Ayton tested positive for a banned diuretic. The player has made a statement and claims he was unaware…
Read MoreZion Williamson undergoes surgery, out 6-8 weeks
Zion Williamson of New Orleans Pelicans underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday to repair a torn lateral meniscus and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks of action as he recovers from the surgery. This is not only a huge blow for the Pelicans organization but also for the millions of basketball fans who have been…
Read MoreNBA: Sixers blowout Long-Lions in preseason action
The NBA 2019-20 preseason is in full swing and the best basketball league in the world has had a rich selection of international games for everyone to enjoy. On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers, sporting their retro-styled jerseys played against CBA team Guangzhou Long-Lions. The Sixers, as expected, drubbed their Chinese competition and came away…
Read MoreCBA cancels G-League game after Daryl Morey tweet
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) has canceled a planned exhibition game between two G-League teams. This comes as a response to a tweet sent out by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey expressing support for the Hong Kong protesters. The tweet which read “Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.” has been since deleted by…
Read MoreHow 3-point shooting revolutionized the game
Decades before Del Curry, Reggie Miller, Paul Pierce, and Stephen Curry raised the blood pressure of opposing NBA coaches, the American Basketball League developed the 3-point shot in 1961. Harlem Globetrotters owner Abe Saperstein created the league and the shot was a relic of its brief history. The ABL folded after 1 1/2 seasons. But…
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