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The NBA expects to have arenas packed full of fans when the 2021-22 season begins, with the chances of it happening increased by a deal with a COVID-19 screening company, ESPN reported. With vaccine distribution in full swing, the NBA will look toward the airport screening company Clear to provide COVID-19 screening technology at home venues around the league. Each team will be allowed to determine how the screening technology will best serve its fan base. The league will not require teams to

Stephen Curry scored 41 points, including 30 in the second half, and the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-121 on Tuesday in San Francisco. Kelly Oubre Jr. had 19 points and Kent Bazemore added 18 as the Warriors ended a three-game losing streak in the opener of a stretch of four home games. Oubre gave the Warriors the lead on two free throws with 7.7 seconds remaining. Golden State had lost seven of its previous eight games. Jrue

When the star-studded Team LeBron face the equally star-studded Team Durant in the 2021 NBA All-Star showdown, the game will not be broadcast live on Indian television. When the star-studded team of LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic face the equally star-studded side of Kyrie Irving, Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal and Jayson Tatum in the 2021 NBA All-Star game early on Monday morning, the action will not be broadcast live on Indian television. That’s because, in

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

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West has been the symbol of the league since 1969 Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving isn’t afraid to speak his mind. And like many others across the league, Irving wants to see change when it comes to the NBA logo. Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West has been the symbol of the league since 1969, but Irving believes that the league should do whatever it takes to make the late Kobe Bryant the new logo. "Gotta Happen," Irving wrote on his Instagram. "Idc what anyone

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

LeBron James says an argument between himself and fans during the Los Angeles Lakers' 107-99 win over the Atlanta Hawks was "blown out of proportion" and they did not deserve to be ejected. Two women heckled James after he had exchanged heated words with a man they were sat with and they were thrown out. There were about 1,300 fans at at the Hawks' State Farm Arena. James said: "I'm happy fans are back. I need that interaction. I don't feel like they

Kyle Lowry, tasked with inbounding the ball with half a second on the clock and the Raptors down 103-101, lofted a perfect arcing pass over Boston's towering Tacko Fall to Anunoby on the opposite sideline. OG Anunoby drained a buzzer-beating three-pointer as the Toronto Raptors resuscitated their NBA title defense Thursday with a 104-103 victory over the Boston Celtics. Kyle Lowry, tasked with inbounding the ball with half a second on the clock and the Raptors down 103-101, lofted a perfect arcing pass

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

It may be months or years before the NBA community can really process and move on from the loss of legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe was a great friend and mentor to many. He was also like a younger brother to Gary Payton. How Kobe Bryant strived to do better Former NBA player and Kobe’s teammate Gary Payton was recently on the All The Smokes Podcast with Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes. Payton and Bryant played together during the 2003-2004 season. Talking about his relationship with Kobe,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recently, both teams from Los Angeles, Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets, are at the forefront of the NBA competition, while the once legendary New York Knicks is at the end of the standings, without even a chance of improvement. Profitable 1xBet sport bet – 1xBet allow you to receive a lot of interesting offers and bonuses. The Knicks had great hopes for the offseason, but the stars didn’t want to go to a weak team. The ‘neighbors’ hopped to it, though: Brooklyn Nets

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