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The perfect shooting was an oddity. The dimes were more than what you would expect from a backup point guard. But the steals, the steals were what made T.J. McConnell's triple-double Wednesday night shocking. McConnell had nine steals in the first half and 10 for the game, to go with 16 points (8 for 8 from the floor) and 13 assists in the Pacers' 114-111 win over the Cavaliers. To show just how eye-popping this feat was, here are some historical notes: The

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving isn't letting go of his idea for the National Basketball Association to incorporate a silhouette of Kobe Bryant on its logo. The current distinctive logo was introduced in 1969 and features the silhouette of LA Lakers great Jerry West dribbling a ball, but Irving says it should be replaced in honor of Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter and seven others on January 26 last year. Bryant is considered one of the sport's greatest

Many of the NBA's top players are expressing apprehension about accepting invitations to participate in league-sponsored public service announcements to bolster broader acceptance of the coronavirus vaccine, sources told. The NBA's outreach to the agents of many of the league's elite players -- with hopes of getting stars to participate in PSAs to promote the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine -- has been met with a tepid response, sources said. Player apprehensions about receiving the vaccine are consistent with those that also

James Harden says there’s no bad blood between him and the Houston Rockets after a whirlwind start to the season that resulted in his trade to the Brooklyn Nets last month. Harden apologized in a recent interview with ESPN for the drama that unfolded in Houston as reports of his wanting out reached a climax. "I wasn’t trying to be disrespectful," Harden said. "I wasn’t trying to be selfish. I feel like the front office knew where I stood, and what I wanted.

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is happy to let his game do the talking as it pertains to the MVP race this season. Curry, 32, is in the midst of one of the best stretches of his career, averaging 35.3 points per game and shooting 53-for-101 from beyond the arc over his past eight contests. After scoring 40 points in a 111-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, the former two-time MVP spoke with the type of confidence that

LeBron James’ bubble room hilariously revealed by Austin Rivers, as he takes a dig at the living conditions of NBA players in the Orlando Bubble. The NBA has been under constant scrutiny for several reasons.The plan to restart the league has been a polarizing decision. With players violating the protocols to constant complaints about living conditions to rumors of snitching, the league has had a rough start in Orlando. Now Rockets’ guard Austin takes a shot at LeBron on his Instagram live while

Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the faction of NBA players who are against resuming the 2019-20 season. Some players are understandably worried that restarting play will shift attention away from the Black Lives Matter movement (in addition to their concerns about COVID-19, the injury risk and the “bubble” restrictions). There’s also some concern in NBA circles about the alarming number of new coronavirus cases popping up in Florida, according to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes and Zach Lowe. Hypothetically speaking, what

The NBA's board of governors intends to approve a league proposal on a 22-team format to restart the season in Orlando, Florida, sources told ESPN. The conference call and vote is set for 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday, sources said. Commissioner Adam Silver and the league's advisory/finance committee have shared the broad details of a plan with teams to play at the Walt Disney World Resort, sources said. The plan includes 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams, eight regular-season games, a

One of the most memorable postseason battles in Western Conference history could be in store when the NBA resumes after the coronavirus-related work stoppage ends. The type of rivalry that NBA fans crave evolved in the off-season as the Los Angeles Lakers added coveted forward Anthony Davis to team with LeBron James and pursue another title for the storied franchise. The cross-town Los Angeles Clippers did the same, as they landed prized free agent Kawhi Leonard after he led the Toronto Raptors to

The NBA suspended its operations on March 11 due to the coronavirus outbreak.The league and team executives are now planning how to bring the season back if the outbreak settles down.They are now considering a restart of the season in Las Vegas, with a special tournament schedule leading into the NBA Finals. The National Basketball Association is already thinking about how it could rescue its season, and a revised tournament in Las Vegas leading to the finals could be its answer, assuming it’s

Kobe Bryant and his daughter met an untimely death on January 26, 2020, when a helicopter carrying them crashed in Calabasas, California, around 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Los Angeles, en route from John Wayne Airport to Camarillo Airport. Along with them nine other people were killed in the fatal accident. On the occasion of their one month death anniversary, Kobe's wife Vanessa Bryant delivered an emotional speech. The speech was attended by a huge gathering at a sold-out memorial service for

Kobe Bryant, the NBA Most Valuable Player who had a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died on Sunday when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames in the hills above Calabasas, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. His daughter Gianna, 13, was also on board and died along with seven others. Kobe Bryant's Death came as a huge shock to his fans when they found out that the champion was aging just 41 on his

Kobe Bryant, the NBA Most Valuable Player who had a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died on Sunday when the helicopter he was traveling in crashed and burst into flames in the hills above Calabasas, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. His daughter Gianna, 13, was also on board and died along with seven others. "The NBA family is devastated by the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

The top 5 picks in the 2018 NBA Draft were included in the All-Rookie First Team for the very first time ever since the year 1985. Marvin Bagley III, Deandre Ayton, Jaren Jackson Junior, Luka Doncic and Trae Young had impeccable seasons on debut and were perceived as the 5 best sophomores for the 2019-20 NBA season by experts. Yet, post suspension, Ayton has missed out on the season so far and Marvin Bagley III has appeared just one time. This has naturally

The schedule for 2019-20 has been released for the NBA after a summer where movements of players were unexpected to say the least. Back to back matches have been kept on the lower side while 5 games in 7 nights is a scenario that has also been reduced to keep players more comfortable. National Basketball Association (NBA) 2019-20 Season 74th Schedule Here’s taking a look at the 2019-20 NBA Schedule (All Times Eastern): Tuesday, October 22 8 pm: New Orleans Pelicans at Toronto

It was recently declared by Detroit Pistons that the team signed free agent forward Joe Johnson. The contract terms, conditions and team regulations and policies were kept unveiled. The seventeen year old veteran Johnson, six to seven, 240, along with career average of about, 34.7 minutes, 3.9 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 16.0 points in the 1,276 NBA games is literally on the go at present. The professional basketball player for Detroit Pistons of NBA that is the National Basketball Association is making Americans

It is a commonly used phrase in India that if you are tall you have a great career in basketball or if you are a girl then you should never join basketball as it will make you super tall which will be difficult in terms of finding a groom. Silly superstitions, because if you have seen the 1996 animation movie Space Jam, you will know that a 5ft. 3in guy can be one of the best basketball players in the world! With so

The NBA has added to the mental health guidelines that were integrated in the previous season. New mental health regulations have now been adopted by the NBA and starting from this season itself, all the NBA teams should have a minimum of one mental health professional employed as a full-time staff member. These new mental health regulations came about after they were deliberated upon at a meeting held last week at Chicago. The 5-time All-Star NBA athlete Kevin Love accidentally hit a wall