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Chinese Basketball Association postpones restart until at least July

The Chinese Basketball Association is facing another setback in its efforts to resume play in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Sources told ESPN that league officials met overnight to discuss the fate of its season, which has been on hold since Jan. 24, and elected to postpone its schedule again, this time until at least July. The CBA had been scheduled to resume play on April 15, and teams had taken steps to call back American players. But on March 30, the General

Former Teammate Goes Crazy as Steph Curry Gives an…

Quarantine days have got NBA players flocking to social media. In order to keep their fans informed and entertained, players often go live on Facebook or Instagram with fellow NBA stars or reporters. Steph Curry has been chirping on social media lately, and his recent comments have made headlines.  Curry and former teammate JaVale McGee spoke to each other on Instagram Live. McGee was part of the Golden State Warriors team that won back-to-back NBA titles in 2017 and 2018. Steph Curry Reckons He Can Drop 60

Stephen Curry Reveals His Favorite Basketball Movies of All…

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, just like other players and fans. In a bid to pass the time, the former league MVP appeared on an Instagram live with fellow NBA player Chris Paul.  He spoke about a film highlighting the struggles of aspiring basketball players and reminisced about his days before joining the NBA. One user asked Curry his favorite basketball films. In keeping with an already discussed topic, ‘CP3’ elected to put forth

How Kyrie Irving is Helping Save the Many Food…

And here the pandemic takes a toll on our food industry. Declining sales and low earnings have impacted several businesses. Brooklyn Nets point guard, Kyrie Irving, has started an initiative alongside star chef Joseph Johnson, called ‘Help our neighborhood restaurants’ (HONor). The duo aims to protecting the businesses of several local restaurants based in New York, while feeding the hungry. Joseph Johnson, Irving’s partner for this initiative. He works at the ‘Henry at Life Hotel’ in Midtown Manhattan. Also, he has founded the ‘Fieldtrip’ restaurant.

The highest scoring April Fools’ Day performances in NBA…

Happy April Fools' Day! As is the case with pretty much any date on the NBA calendar, there have been a number of big-time performances that have fallen on April 1 in the league's storied history. Thanks to Basketball Reference, it's easy to filter through them. With that in mind, here are the highest scoring individual April Fools' Day games in NBA history. 1. James Harden, Houston Rockets Date: April 1, 2015 Stats: 51 points (16-25 FG, 8-9 3P, 11-13 FT) Game Score: 42.1 Harden is

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart says he’s recovered from…

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart announced that he has been cleared of coronavirus, tweeting the news to his followers today. "Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers and I'm doing the same for everyone that's been effected by this. Stay safe and stay together- apart! Much love!" Smart announced 10 days ago that he had tested positive in a video message on Twitter, encouraging people to take things seriously during the global COVID-19 pandemic, despite showing little to no symptoms. Smart joins Utah Jazz

For Indian Basketball Fans, Kobe was their Sachin

The late nineties was the period when a diminutive cricketer by the name of Sachin Tendulkar was taking over the imagination of an entire nation. Indians watched in awe as a 5ft 4'' almost chubby batsman from Mumbai, with a distinctly squeaky voice and childlike looks, pulverized an imposing Australian fast bowling attack in Sharjah. India's'God of Cricket' had officially arrived. Just a day after Tendulkar's 'Desert Storm' innings on 22nd April 1998, another 'God' by the name of Michael Jordan was gearing up for

NBA Suspends 2019/20 Season After Player Tests Positive for…

The National Basketball Association (NBA) on Wednesday night suspended its season indefinitely after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. “The NBA is suspending game play following the conclusion of [Wednesday night’s] schedule of games until further notice,” the league said in a statement. “The NBA will use this hiatus to determine next steps for moving forward in regard to the coronavirus pandemic.” Shortly afterward, the National Hockey League said that it is “continuing to consult with medical experts and