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It’s closing in on one month now since the NBA went on hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic. But, Danny Green of the Los Angeles Lakers is still fighting to try to save the current season by “any means necessary.” “Right now we’re fighting,” Green said on his Inside the …

After NBA Player Rudy Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus, the NBA season was placed on hold immediately. Now, following his diagnosis, more players have tested positive, including Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant, and three other Nets players. As a result, players and other staff members are being asked to stay …

With the current NBA season nonexistent due to the coronavirus crisis, the league announced Wednesday that NBA League Pass will be free for all fans until April 22. Basketball fans can watch archive NBA games from this season and past seasons. In a statement released to the public, league officials …

Cleveland Cavaliers player Kevin Love is donating $100,000 to support the Cavs arena staff amid the coronavirus state of emergency.⠀ Love is spreading the love in financial support as he’s just promised $100,000 to cover people who work at Quicken Loans Arena stadium. On Thursday, he said he wasn’t concerned …

Less than 24 hours have surpassed since news broke that the NBA was suspended indefinitely, and people are now beginning to take the virus more seriously. More national sports leagues have been suspended in the wake of the outbreak that’s showing no signs of slowing down. Major League Soccer posted …

Former Knicks player Charles Oakley is speaking out after film director Spike Lee made claims of mistreatment by New York Knicks owner, James Dolan. “Spike means a lot to New York,” Oakley stated during a phone interview with the Associated Press. “All the boroughs. He’s a game-changer for black movies, …

It’s official. The NBA has announced a new spirit parter, and it’s everyone’s favorite cognac, Hennessy. Giles Woodyer, Senior Vice President of Hennessy U.S., spoke about the upcoming partnership with Forbes, stating how excited he was for the new deal. “The partnership between Hennessy and the NBA has united two …

The NBA and popular luxury retail company Louis Vuitton are teaming up to bring the league an “LV branded trophy case,” according to Business Insider. Women’s Wear Daily made the announcement on Wednesday, revealing a multiyear deal for the Larry O’Brien Trophy travel case as well as a “capsule collection …

The NBA and Apple Music are teaming up with music distribution company UnitedMasters to launch BASE:LINE, a new and innovative global playlist that will spotlight rising hip-hop acts from around the world. The concept for BASE:LINE emerged from a previous deal brokered by UnitedMasters and the NBA in October 2018. …

On Tuesday evening, Lebron James made NBA history during the LA Lakers vs the Oklahoma City Thunder game. James became the first-ever NBA player to produce a triple-double against each of the 30 teams in the league. In a post-game interview, James shared his feelings about the accomplishment, stating, “I …

David Stern, former commissioner of the NBA, said at the SeventySix Capital Sports Innovation Conference that the basketball league should reconsider the ban on THC. According to CNBC, Stern stated that the ban is outdated and should be reviewed at the next collective bargaining agreement. “I think it’s time to …

The 76ers’ #JoelEmbiid and Timberwolves’ #KarlAnthonyTowns each given a two-day suspension following their throw down during their game in Philadelphia Wednesday night. The two start fighting in the third quarter of the game. Video footage shows Towns throw the first punch but it missed Embiid. Not long after, Embiid poked …

About a dozen NBA players gathered for a teleconference with officials in the league office this summer to discuss what they perceive as one of the biggest problems in the game; fan behavior. According to ESPN, many players of the NBA believe spectator behavior is worsening as time goes on, …

All of the NBA’s official Chinese partners have cut ties with the league after the Houston Rocket’s general manager tweeted that he was in support of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests. Over the weekend, Daryl Morey posted an image on Twitter that read, “Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong.” According …

On Friday, the NBA Board of Governors passed a stricter package of provisions to enforce compliance with tampering and salary cap circumvention with a unanimous vote. NBA commissioner Adam Silver addressed the rules changes at a press conference and stating there “need to be consequences” when rules are violated. According …

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons recently posted an unfortunate interaction he and his friends experienced with security at the Crown Casino, in his own hometown of Melbourne, Australia.  23-year-old Simmons and his friends were trying to enter the Crown Casino in Melbourne early Monday morning but were all allegedly …

The Sheriff’s Deputy involved an altercation with Toronto Raptors president MasaiUjiri is considering pressing charges against the exec. KPIX 5 reports the officer hired civil rights attorney, David Mastagni, who says, “No options are being ruled out as to how to rectify the situation.” The officer is considering several options …

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has expressed his issues with the “owner” label within the NBA on multiple occasions in the past, with the latest during an episode of Lebron James’ “The Shop” last year on HBO. Green stated that teams comprised of people of color shouldn’t have “owners.” And even …

Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors into the NBA finals for the first time in team history with a 100-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Saturday night. Leonard scored 27 points, seven in the fourth quarter and finished with a career-best 17 rebounds and seven assists to lead his team …

Commissioner Silver, speaking at the Economic Club Of Washington on Thursday, states that he wants to put more women in roles as referees in the NBA. In fact, he wants to them makeup half of all new referees joining the NBA and is encouraging teams to hire more women as …