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Bucks back to basketball profile: Ersan Ilyasova
With the announcement of the NBA’s 22-team plan to close out the rest of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are waiting for late July when play restarts in Disney World. It will undoubtedly be an odd postseason experience, but if Milwaukee can be at its best in the bubble then it will be tough to…
Bucks back to basketball profile: George Hill
With the announcement of the NBA’s 22-team plan to close out the rest of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are waiting for late July when play restarts in Disney World. It will undoubtedly be an odd postseason experience, but if Milwaukee can be at its best in the bubble then it will be tough to…
As Florida test numbers rise, the NBA prepares for Disney
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter. After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols — the word “testing” appears 282 times in the document — the NBA and the National Basketball Players…
NBA prepares for stay at Disney amid Florida's rising rate of positive tests
The rate of positive coronavirus tests in the Orlando, Florida, area has been soaring in recent days. The NBA hopes that doesn’t matter. After spending weeks putting together an incredibly elaborate series of health and safety protocols — the word “testing” appears 282 times in the document — the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association…
Spanish basketball back with 'bubble' format like NBA plan
MADRID (AP) — Spain is next to start playing professional basketball amid the coronavirus pandemic using a “bubble” format similar to the one planned by the NBA. Spain’s main league, considered one of the world’s best outside of the NBA, will resume Wednesday with the launch of a 12-team tournament playing in a single venue…
Bucks back to basketball profile: Robin Lopez
With the announcement of the NBA’s 22-team plan to close out the rest of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are waiting for late July when play restarts in Disney World. It will undoubtably be an odd postseason experience, but if Milwaukee can be at its best in the bubble then it will be tough to…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan; players expected to sign on Friday
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida. The vote was 29-1, with Portland casting the dissenting vote, said a person with knowledge of the situation.…
The best moments from Vince Carter's incredible NBA career
While the NBA is set to restart, Vince Carter‘s career is over. The NBA Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format to continue its season. With the Hawks left out, @mrvincecarter15 has played his last game in what was a legendary career. #FOXFacts pic.twitter.com/sN3bUEbkTK — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 4, 2020 Over 22 seasons,…
At 45 years old, Allen Iverson is still reaping the rewards of his contract with Reebok
Not only is Allen Iverson one of the greatest “pound-for-pound” players in NBA history, he one of the greatest “pound for pound” sneaker deals. Iverson was the No. 1 overall pick out of Georgetown University, where he was 2-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year and a First-Team All-Conference performer, before he lit up…
NBPA approves return-to-play plan, but safety protocols must still be worked out
For the NBA, it is not officially time to play. It’s getting closer, but the league isn’t there yet. The move to agree on a 22-team format for the resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season is a major step forward, but it was just the first of many major decisions that has to be completed before…
NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The NBA took a major step toward getting back on the court Thursday, with the league’s Board of Governors approving a 22-team format for restarting the league season next month at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida. The vote was 29-1, with Portland casting the dissenting vote, said a person with knowledge of the situation.…
If the 2019-20 NBA season resumes, which team is the favorite to win the title?
It looks like we might have some basketball on our hands. The NBA season was suspended on March 11 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as of the last few weeks, the league has been in deep discussions in an effort to determine the best way to move forward with the season. The options range…
Does Kevin Durant have an argument for the greatest scorer of all-time?
Consider the pot stirred. In an appearance on Speak For Yourself this week, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie expressed some high praise for his new teammate, Kevin Durant – some very high praise indeed. “I have a ton of respect for James [Harden]. When you start adding in passing as well, he probably creates the most…
With neutral sites and no fans, how will "home field advantage" play out?
Two months ago, the answer to the question of who wins when there are no fans in the stands, would be this: No one. “What is the word ‘sport’ without ‘fan’?” LeBron James asked at the end of March, on the podcast of former teammates Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye. “There’s no excitement. There’s no…
AP sources: NBA still lacks consensus on return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday. The people, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no details…
AP sources: No consensus yet on NBA return-to-play plan
The NBA Board of Governors met again without a consensus opinion emerging on how many teams should be back on the floor for the planned late-July resumption of the pandemic-interrupted season, three people familiar with details of the call said Friday. The people, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because no details…
Jason Terry returning to Arizona as assistant coach
Former Arizona star Jason Terry is headed back to the desert. Arizona hired Terry as an assistant basketball coach Thursday, filling a hole on Sean Miller’s staff after Justin Gainey left to become Marquette’s associate head coach. “My family and I are excited to be part of the incredible Tucson community again, where our story…
Who's better: Steph Curry or James Harden? One former teammate has ignited the debate
The NBA sure does provide some great debates, doesn’t it? MJ vs. LeBron. MJ vs. Kobe. MJ vs. Gary Payton. Well, okay, maybe not quite that last one. We just can’t get enough of that chuckle. But this week, a new debate was born – namely, which of the NBA’s outstanding point guards, Stephen Curry or James…
Kevin Garnett's enshrinement at Basketball Hall pushed back to 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was to have taken place in Springfield on Aug. 29. Colangelo told ESPN that the event will…
Basketball Hall of Fame postpones induction ceremony until 2021
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Tamika Catchings will have to wait until 2021 to be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Catchings, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and four others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was…
Report: Basketball Hall delaying enshrinement ceremony
AP May 27, 2020 at 9:10p ET SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Basketball Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo told ESPN that the enshrinement ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan and five others will be delayed until 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was to have taken place in Springfield on Aug.…
Chris Broussard: A 1-16 playoff format could mean a Lakers Vs Clippers final
Video Details May 26, 2020 at 11:05a ET | First Things First | Duration: 4:41 AtlanticAtlanticBrooklyn NetsCentralEastEastFirst Things FirstFirst Things FirstGiannis AntetokounmpoJenna WolfeKawhi LeonardKevin DurantKyrie IrvingLeBron JamesLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMilwaukee BucksNick WrightPacificWestWest The National Basketball Players Association has reportedly been calling players and getting feedback on possible 'Return of NBA' scenarios. The league is…
Basketball's EuroLeague cancels season because of virus
Europe’s top basketball league canceled the remainder of its season Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic, saying health concerns had to be paramount despite numerous attempts to find ways to resume play. The EuroLeague, which is composed of 18 teams across 10 European nations, had been suspended since March 12. League officials said they “explored…
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
NASCAR DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won NASCAR’s first Wednesday race since 1984 when rain stopped the event with 20 laps remaining at Darlington Raceway. The Daytona 500 winner was out front but out of fresh tires and trying to hang on when he got unintended help from Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch.…
How Michael Jordan's Atlantic City gambling trip paved the way for his first retirement
As a long-suffering Knicks fan, I’ve become almost immune to the losing. When you can rattle off the memorable defeats as quickly as you can recall historic moments in your own life — getting married, having kids — you know it’s been a lengthy, painful existence rooting for the Knicks. And no series loss stings…
The Shots: Ehlo, Russell playing a role in 'The Last Dance'
Craig Ehlo still believes he played great defense. Bryon Russell has long insisted that he got shoved. Doesn’t matter if they’re right or not. They each shared an ultimate moment with Michael Jordan, and Jordan came out on top each time. They’ll be on highlight reels forever and “The Last Dance” — the ESPN and…
Was Phil Jackson the most important piece in the Chicago Bulls dynasty?
In sports, it’s hard for fans, pundits and players to agree on a consensus GOAT. But if there were ever a guy who fits the GOAT mold when it comes to the NBA, it was the consensus GOAT’s coach. Again Phil Jackson is the Greatest Coach of All-Time!!!! — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) May 18, 2020…
76ers coach Brown knows tenuous job fate lies in NBA restart
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Almost fitting for his seven-year tenure coaching the Philadelphia 76ers, Brett Brown had an injury to report: his 16-year-old dog pulled a hamstring on one of their daily walks. But for the banged-up Sixers’ Big Dogs? Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are coming along just fine from their injuries and should be…