Tag: Professional basketball
Sanford Health to conduct virus testing at NBA All-Star Game
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Sanford Health will be conducting coronavirus testing for players, coaches and staff involved in the NBA All-Star Game and associated...
Cavs’ Love honored for mental health advocacy, charity work
CLEVELAND — Kevin Love's devotion to raising awareness and advocating for mental health during isolating times has earned him another honor.
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Pelicans’ Zion Williamson sits out against Miami Heat
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Pelicans All-Star Zion Williamson was scratched from the lineup shortly before the club's game against Miami on Thursday night...
McMillan only reluctantly agreed to be Hawks’ interim coach
<p>Nate McMillan reluctantly agreed to serve as the Atlanta Hawks' interim coach and only accepted the position after conferring with Lloyd Pierce following Pierce's...
AP source: NBA set to remove restriction on 2-way deals
<p>MIAMI — The NBA has moved closer to a deal where players on two-way contracts would be eligible to appear on the active roster...
Rock hall plans October induction before live audience
NEW YORK — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday that it plans to have a live induction of its 36th class...
Sue Bird staying busy with 20th Seattle season on horizon
<p>SEATTLE — Sue Bird’s busy week continued Wednesday standing atop the most recognizable landmark in Seattle helping raise a giant green flag to show...
Raptors-Pistons postponed, tentatively set for Wednesday
TAMPA, Fla. — Toronto's game against Detroit that was scheduled for Tuesday is being postponed until Wednesday, a move that the NBA hopes gives...
Analysis: NBA All-Star break could lead to testing pratfalls
MIAMI — The NBA should be worried about this weekend, and that has nothing to do with holding an All-Star Game during the ongoing...
As Tokyo nears, the plans for USA Basketball continue
<p>MIAMI — Atlanta coach and USA Basketball men’s national team assistant coach Lloyd Pierce had a one-day coronavirus scare a few weeks ago and...