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Adam Silver: Las Vegas 'definitely' an expansion candidate
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that Las Vegas is "definitely on our list" of cities under consideration for expansion franchises. Las Vegas has been mentioned as an NBA destination many times before. The timetable for when the league will add new franchises to its existing group of 30 clubs is unclear. The NBA has another year after this season on its $24 billion, nine-year media rights deal, and Silver has long said that serious expansion talks won't happen until the new media deal is finalized.
Las Vegas already hosts the NBA's primary summer league, has a successful WNBA franchise in the two-time defending champion Aces, has been the site of All-Star Weekend and was where the semifinals and final in this season's inaugural in-season tournament took place. It has been an expansion target for years, and LeBron James has said many times that he wants to own the team that many believe will inevitably come to Las Vegas. Seattle has also been often mentioned as an expansion candidate.
Nashville, Vancouver and Montreal are among the places that have also been mentioned in recent years as cities that would have interest in an expansion franchise. Silver is scheduled to hold his annual All-Star Weekend news conference with multiple news outlets Saturday night.
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wizards guard delon wright agrees on buyout, to join heat
Wright, 31, saw his role diminish in Washington this season as the rebuilding Wizards prioritized different players; Wright's 13.8 minutes per game this year is the least he has played since his rookie year.
klay thompson comes off the bench 1st time in career, drops 35
Thompson, who missed the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons because of injuries, has struggled at times this season. He is averaging 17 points, the lowest since his second season, and has occasionally not been part of coach Kerr's finishing lineup.
Wright, 31, saw his role diminish in Washington this season as the rebuilding Wizards prioritized different players; Wright's 13.8 minutes per game this year is the least he has played since his rookie year.
klay thompson comes off the bench 1st time in career, drops 35
Thompson, who missed the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons because of injuries, has struggled at times this season. He is averaging 17 points, the lowest since his second season, and has occasionally not been part of coach Kerr's finishing lineup.
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Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups among finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
Aerial artist Vince Carter, big shot-maker Chauncey Billups, the smooth-scoring Seimone Augustus and Wisconsin's winningest coach, Bo Ryan, headlined 14 finalists announced Friday for enshrinement in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a part of NBA All-Star weekend.
Carter, a former eight-time All-Star, Slam Dunk champion, Rookie of the Year and Olympic gold medalist who retired in 2020 after having scored more than 25,000 points in 22 seasons, was on hand for the news conference.
Billups, who earned the nickname "Mr. Big Shot" for his clutch performances on the Detroit Pistons, was a five-time All-Star and two-time All-Defensive Team selection. He was the MVP of the 2004 NBA Finals, when his Pistons beat Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and the Los Angeles Lakers.
Other player finalists included the defensive stopper of the Lakers' "Showtime" era, Michael Cooper; the first Australian, male or female, to play internationally in point guard Michele Timms; three-time NAIA national champion in college with Tennessee A&I University and two-time NBA champion with the New York Knicks, Dick Barnett; and six-time All-Star and the leading scorer in Phoenix Suns franchise history, Walter Davis.
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adam silver: nba to reassess g league ignite in wake of nil
This is the fourth season that the Ignite have been in existence. It's a program that was originally created, as Silver said, to provide a path for pre-draft eligible players to be paid to play basketball before being eligible to enter the NBA due to the league's age limit for prospects.
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The Ignite have gone 6-31 and have the league's worst offensive rating (102.6 points per 100 possessions) and net rating (-12.7 points per 100 possessions) with a roster featuring several players who are draft-eligible prospects.
This is the fourth season that the Ignite have been in existence. It's a program that was originally created, as Silver said, to provide a path for pre-draft eligible players to be paid to play basketball before being eligible to enter the NBA due to the league's age limit for prospects.
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The Ignite have gone 6-31 and have the league's worst offensive rating (102.6 points per 100 possessions) and net rating (-12.7 points per 100 possessions) with a roster featuring several players who are draft-eligible prospects.
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lebron james says he hopes to end career as member of lakers
James' immediate challenge in L.A. is assuring that, at 30-26 and currently No. 9 in the Western Conference, the Lakers secure a playoff berth. Beyond that, he reiterated his intention to play for Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer.
James' immediate challenge in L.A. is assuring that, at 30-26 and currently No. 9 in the Western Conference, the Lakers secure a playoff berth. Beyond that, he reiterated his intention to play for Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer.
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Unions oppose Wizards, Capitals' planned move to Virginia
Influential labor groups announced Tuesday they are opposing efforts to move the NBA's Washington Wizards and NHL's Washington Captials from the nation's capital to northern Virginia, citing in part an apparent inability to reach a satisfactory deal for union workers on the construction projects. The opposition of the Northern Virginia AFL-CIO and member unions including UNITE HERE Local 25, which represents hospitality workers in the national capital region, creates another hurdle for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and supporters of a proposed $2 billion deal to move the two franchises from Washington, D.C., to Alexandria. The move would bring Virginia its first major pro sports franchises. But the deal has faced criticism from Alexandria residents concerned about traffic, and from D.C. officials who fear the loss of the team will devastate downtown Washington. News of the unions' decision was quickly highlighted by the Coalition to Stop the Arena at Potomac Yard, another group of critics of the proposal, which called on Youngkin and Assembly leaders to call off the deal.
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nuggets' nikola jokic 4th ever with triple-double vs. every foe
Jokic's triple-double was his 16th this season, second in the league to Domantas Sabonis' 18. He nearly got there in the first half, with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Maurice Stokes are the other players with a triple-double against every opponent.
judge denies to dismiss lawsuit vs. ex-nba star dwight howard
The lawsuit was filed in July 2023 by Stephen Harper, who alleges that Howard sexually assaulted him during a July 2021 encounter at Howard's Georgia residence, along with "intentional infliction of emotional distress" and false imprisonment.
Jokic's triple-double was his 16th this season, second in the league to Domantas Sabonis' 18. He nearly got there in the first half, with 10 points, 14 rebounds and 9 assists. LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Maurice Stokes are the other players with a triple-double against every opponent.
judge denies to dismiss lawsuit vs. ex-nba star dwight howard
The lawsuit was filed in July 2023 by Stephen Harper, who alleges that Howard sexually assaulted him during a July 2021 encounter at Howard's Georgia residence, along with "intentional infliction of emotional distress" and false imprisonment.
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2023-24 NBA Standings - Conference
Leaders
Eastern Conference
No.1: Boston (45- 12)
No.2: Cleveland (37 - 19)
No.3: Milwaukee (37 - 21)
No.4: New York (34 - 23)
No.5: Philadelphia (33 - 24)
No.6: Indiana (33 - 25)
No.7: Miami (31 - 25)
No.8: Orlando (32 - 26)
No.9: Chicago (27 - 30)
No.10: Atlanta (25 - 32)
Western Conference
No.1: Minnesota (40 - 17)
No.2: Oklahoma City (40 - 17)
No.3: Denver (39 - 19)
No.4: LA Clippers (37 - 19)
No.5: Sacrenento (33 - 23)
No.6: Phoenix (34 - 24)
No.7: New Orleans (34 - 24)
No.8: Dallas (33 - 24)
No.9: Los Angeles Lakers (31 - 28)
No.10: Golden State (29 - 27)
2023-24 NBA Standings - Division
Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: Boston (45 - 12)
Central: Cleveland (37 - 19)
Southeast: Miami (31-25). Orlando (32 - 26)
Western Conference
Northwest: Minnesota (40 - 17). Oklahoma City (40 - 17)
Pacific: LA Clippers (37 - 19)
Southwest: New Orleans (34 - 24)
Leaders
Eastern Conference
No.1: Boston (45- 12)
No.2: Cleveland (37 - 19)
No.3: Milwaukee (37 - 21)
No.4: New York (34 - 23)
No.5: Philadelphia (33 - 24)
No.6: Indiana (33 - 25)
No.7: Miami (31 - 25)
No.8: Orlando (32 - 26)
No.9: Chicago (27 - 30)
No.10: Atlanta (25 - 32)
Western Conference
No.1: Minnesota (40 - 17)
No.2: Oklahoma City (40 - 17)
No.3: Denver (39 - 19)
No.4: LA Clippers (37 - 19)
No.5: Sacrenento (33 - 23)
No.6: Phoenix (34 - 24)
No.7: New Orleans (34 - 24)
No.8: Dallas (33 - 24)
No.9: Los Angeles Lakers (31 - 28)
No.10: Golden State (29 - 27)
2023-24 NBA Standings - Division
Leaders
Eastern Conference
Atlantic: Boston (45 - 12)
Central: Cleveland (37 - 19)
Southeast: Miami (31-25). Orlando (32 - 26)
Western Conference
Northwest: Minnesota (40 - 17). Oklahoma City (40 - 17)
Pacific: LA Clippers (37 - 19)
Southwest: New Orleans (34 - 24)
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NBA Stat Leaders (Players): 2023-2024
Offensive Leaders
Points: L. Doncic, Dallas - 34.3 ppg
Assist: T. Haliburton, Indiana - 11.7 apg
3-Pointers Made: S. Curry, Golden State - 4.9 3pmpg
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: D. Sabonis, Sacramento - 13.2 rpg
Blocks: V. Wembanyama, San Antonio - 3.3 bpg
Steals: S. Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City - 2.1 spg
NBA Stat Leaders - (Team): 2023-2024
Offensive leaders
Points: Indiana - 124.0 ppg
Field Goal %: Indiana - 50.9
Points Differential: Boston - +10.2 pdpg
Defensive Leaders
Points Allowed: Minnesota - 106.4
Rebounds: Boston- 46.9 rpg
Blocks: Boston. Oklahoma City - 6.8 bpg
Offensive Leaders
Points: L. Doncic, Dallas - 34.3 ppg
Assist: T. Haliburton, Indiana - 11.7 apg
3-Pointers Made: S. Curry, Golden State - 4.9 3pmpg
Defensive Leaders
Rebounds: D. Sabonis, Sacramento - 13.2 rpg
Blocks: V. Wembanyama, San Antonio - 3.3 bpg
Steals: S. Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City - 2.1 spg
NBA Stat Leaders - (Team): 2023-2024
Offensive leaders
Points: Indiana - 124.0 ppg
Field Goal %: Indiana - 50.9
Points Differential: Boston - +10.2 pdpg
Defensive Leaders
Points Allowed: Minnesota - 106.4
Rebounds: Boston- 46.9 rpg
Blocks: Boston. Oklahoma City - 6.8 bpg
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Steve Kerr inks two-year extension: 'Let's keep it rolling'
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has officially signed his two-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not released, but ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported last week that it was for $53 million, which makes him the highest-paid coach in NBA history. More importantly for the organization, it aligns him with the two years left on franchise superstar Stephrn Curry's contract. Kerr's deal was set to expire at the end of this season. Kerr's representatives and Golden State general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. have spent months discussing a new deal. While it took a while to get done, Kerr never doubted the two parties would be able to settle on an agreement. Kerr, who has four titles and six NBA Finals appearances, won his 500th game on Feb. 15. That made him the fifth-fastest coach to do so in history. He is also Team USA's national coach.
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nba power rankings:dallas dances out west, celtics seperate from pack
With less than two months left in the 2023-24 NBA regular season and coming out of All-Star Weekend, teams are zeroing in on their playoff aspirations. And the stakes are rising each night.
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No.1: Boston (46-12)
No.2: Oklahoma City (41-17)
No.3: Denver (31-19)
No.4: Minnesota (41-17)
No.5: LA Clippers (37-19)
No.26: Charlotte (15-43)
No.27: Portland (15-42)
No.28: San Antonio (11-48)
No.29: Detroit (9-49)
No.30: Washington (9-49)
With less than two months left in the 2023-24 NBA regular season and coming out of All-Star Weekend, teams are zeroing in on their playoff aspirations. And the stakes are rising each night.
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No.1: Boston (46-12)
No.2: Oklahoma City (41-17)
No.3: Denver (31-19)
No.4: Minnesota (41-17)
No.5: LA Clippers (37-19)
No.26: Charlotte (15-43)
No.27: Portland (15-42)
No.28: San Antonio (11-48)
No.29: Detroit (9-49)
No.30: Washington (9-49)
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Hawks waive 15-year veteran guard Patty Mills
The Atlanta Hawks waived veteran guard Patty Mills on Thursday and converted the contract of fellow guard Trent Forrest from a two-way deal to a standard pact. Mills, 35, was averaging 2.7 points, 1.1 rebounds and 10.6 minutes in 19 games off the bench this season. He is shooting 37.3% from the floor and 38.2% from 3-point range. The Hawks acquired Mills from the Oklahoma City Thunder after last season. Mills has played 879 career games with the Potland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Brooklyn Nets and Hawks over his career, averaging 8.9 points and 2.2 assists. He won an NBA championship with the Spurs in 2014. Forrest, 25, is averaging 2.0 points, 2.1 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 20 games off the bench this season for the Hawks.
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2024 NBA trade deadline in review: Did your team make the right move?
With the All-Star Game behind us, we're now a full three weeks removed from the NBA trade deadline, giving us just enough perspective -- and sample size -- to judge the decisions each team made earlier this month. Did the Milwaukee Bucks actually address their areas of need? Did the Dallas Mavericks leverage themselves too much? Should the Los Angeles Lakers have been more active? We looked at all 30 teams and placed them in one of three categories:
1. Winners: Yes, they made the right moves and decisions. They're better now.
2. Losers: Wrong moves, wrong decisions.
3. TBD: Still too early to tell.
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lakers' lebron james reaches 40,000 career points
LeBron James continues to extend his NBA career to uncharted territory, reaching 40,000 career points Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. James finished with 26 points, putting his career total at 40,017 career points. James came into the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets needing nine points to reach the mark. He got there with a driving layup at the 10:39 mark of the second quarter.
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NBA History - Points Leader
Top-5
No.1: LeBron James - 40,017
No.2: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 38.387
No.3: Karl Molone - 36,928
No.4: Kobe Bryant - 33,643
No.5: Michael Jordan - 32,292
LeBron James continues to extend his NBA career to uncharted territory, reaching 40,000 career points Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. James finished with 26 points, putting his career total at 40,017 career points. James came into the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the Denver Nuggets needing nine points to reach the mark. He got there with a driving layup at the 10:39 mark of the second quarter.
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NBA History - Points Leader
Top-5
No.1: LeBron James - 40,017
No.2: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - 38.387
No.3: Karl Molone - 36,928
No.4: Kobe Bryant - 33,643
No.5: Michael Jordan - 32,292
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lebron james path to 40,000...
Buckets by Bron: Lebron has become the first player to reach the 40,000=point milestone. We look back at Basketball that defined his journey
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LeBron James Career Stats - Regular Season
Games - 1,476: (7.5 RPG, 27.1 PPG, 7.4 APG, 50.5% FG%)
LeBron James Career Stats - Post Season
Games - 1,476: (9.0 RPG, 28.5 PPG, 7.2 APG, 49.5% FG%)
Buckets by Bron: Lebron has become the first player to reach the 40,000=point milestone. We look back at Basketball that defined his journey
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LeBron James Career Stats - Regular Season
Games - 1,476: (7.5 RPG, 27.1 PPG, 7.4 APG, 50.5% FG%)
LeBron James Career Stats - Post Season
Games - 1,476: (9.0 RPG, 28.5 PPG, 7.2 APG, 49.5% FG%)
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zion williams says he'll do dunk contest if voted all-star
Williamson, 23, has been an All-Star twice -- in 2021, his second year in the league, and last season. He did not make the team this year despite averaging 22.1 points and 5.1 assists for the No. 5 seed Pelicans.
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Williamson, 23, has been an All-Star twice -- in 2021, his second year in the league, and last season. He did not make the team this year despite averaging 22.1 points and 5.1 assists for the No. 5 seed Pelicans.
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**2024 nba all-star game: indianapolis, indians***
by: blackfoot NAP - january 11, 2024
**NBA ALL-STAR GAME: Salt Lake City, Utah**
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**NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2022: Cleveland, Ohio**
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**NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2021: Atlanta, Georgia**
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nba power rankings: wemby leads spurs, and heat push for the postseason.
We're in the final third of the 2023-24 NBA regular season, and the postseason race in both conferences is tight. - In the West, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are all within a half-game with each other. - While it appears no team in the East will catch the Boston Celtics, who most recently topped their regular-season dominance.
Top-5
No.1: Boston (48-13)
No.2: Denver (42-19)
No.3: Milwaukee (41-21)
No.4: Minnesota (43-19)
No.5: Oklahoma City (42-19)
We're in the final third of the 2023-24 NBA regular season, and the postseason race in both conferences is tight. - In the West, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets are all within a half-game with each other. - While it appears no team in the East will catch the Boston Celtics, who most recently topped their regular-season dominance.
Top-5
No.1: Boston (48-13)
No.2: Denver (42-19)
No.3: Milwaukee (41-21)
No.4: Minnesota (43-19)
No.5: Oklahoma City (42-19)
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