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Stan Van Gundy to ne next coach of the Pelicans
I wish him well. I think it's a good hire
I wish him well. I think it's a good hire
New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season
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5 NBA trade ideas for Ben Simmons, Paul George and Warriors landing Kevin Love
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/5-nba-trade-ideas-ben-163613460.html
5 NBA trade ideas for Ben Simmons, Paul George and Warriors landing Kevin Love
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/5-nba-trade-ideas-ben-163613460.html
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When will 2020-21 NBA season start? Here's the latest reported outlook
The Boston Celtics began their 2019-20 season exactly one year ago Friday. But COVID-19 has thrown the league's schedule completely off-kilter.
The 2020 NBA Finals ended just two weeks ago, as the pandemic forced 22 teams to play an "NBA Restart" beginning in early August.
So, how will the league balance getting back on a normal schedule with giving teams enough time off?
Which Celtics players are most likely to leave this offseason?
According to Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill, the NBA is targeting Jan. 18, 2021 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- as a start date for the upcoming season.
That date isn't locked in, per Goodwill, who reported a Christmas Day start "is still in play." The league's goal is to complete the 2020-21 season in time to get back on track for a normal October-to-June schedule for the 2021-22 campaign, according to Goodwill, so the sooner this season can begin, the better.
The NBA will give teams a two-month notice before the start of the season, though, so that notice would need to come in the next few days if the league wants to start on Christmas. Goodwill reports MLK Day is a more "pragmatic" start date for the league.
After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics will have less rest this offseason than all but three other teams. Veterans like Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis (who just had a knee procedure) obviously would benefit from more time off, but the C's -- like the rest of the NBA -- will have to make do.
Goodwill also reported another interesting tidbit: that Louisville is being considered as a potential alternate home site for the Toronto Raptors. Canada has banned American travel into its country due to COVID-19, which is why the Toronto Blue Jays (Buffalo) and Toronto FC (East Hartford) both have had to move stateside.
The Boston Celtics began their 2019-20 season exactly one year ago Friday. But COVID-19 has thrown the league's schedule completely off-kilter.
The 2020 NBA Finals ended just two weeks ago, as the pandemic forced 22 teams to play an "NBA Restart" beginning in early August.
So, how will the league balance getting back on a normal schedule with giving teams enough time off?
Which Celtics players are most likely to leave this offseason?
According to Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill, the NBA is targeting Jan. 18, 2021 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- as a start date for the upcoming season.
That date isn't locked in, per Goodwill, who reported a Christmas Day start "is still in play." The league's goal is to complete the 2020-21 season in time to get back on track for a normal October-to-June schedule for the 2021-22 campaign, according to Goodwill, so the sooner this season can begin, the better.
The NBA will give teams a two-month notice before the start of the season, though, so that notice would need to come in the next few days if the league wants to start on Christmas. Goodwill reports MLK Day is a more "pragmatic" start date for the league.
After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics will have less rest this offseason than all but three other teams. Veterans like Kemba Walker and Daniel Theis (who just had a knee procedure) obviously would benefit from more time off, but the C's -- like the rest of the NBA -- will have to make do.
Goodwill also reported another interesting tidbit: that Louisville is being considered as a potential alternate home site for the Toronto Raptors. Canada has banned American travel into its country due to COVID-19, which is why the Toronto Blue Jays (Buffalo) and Toronto FC (East Hartford) both have had to move stateside.
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Report: Toronto Raptors could play home games in Louisville next season
COVID continues to change the plans almost daily
Coronavirus has complicated international travel. Which is why the Toronto Raptors trained in Florida before the NBA bubble and the Toronto Blue Jays played home games in Buffalo this baseball season.
What will the Raptors do next season, when the NBA wants to play with fans in arenas?
Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports:
The Raptors face a similar dilemma, and league sources tell Yahoo Sports one alternate location that has been broached is Louisville, Kentucky.
Louisville has tried to get an NBA team before. This could be a nice audition.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Hornets (who later became the Pelicans) split time between New Orleans and Oklahoma City in the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons. That paved the way for Oklahoma City to get the Thunder (nee the Seattle SuperSonics) a couple years later.
Of course, expansion isn’t necessarily imminent. Neither is a franchise permanently relocating. Heck, there’s a long way before the Raptors play home games in Louisville. They’d obviously prefer to play in Toronto.
But among the many considerations for a complex next season, this one at least makes sense on paper.
COVID continues to change the plans almost daily
Coronavirus has complicated international travel. Which is why the Toronto Raptors trained in Florida before the NBA bubble and the Toronto Blue Jays played home games in Buffalo this baseball season.
What will the Raptors do next season, when the NBA wants to play with fans in arenas?
Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports:
The Raptors face a similar dilemma, and league sources tell Yahoo Sports one alternate location that has been broached is Louisville, Kentucky.
Louisville has tried to get an NBA team before. This could be a nice audition.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Hornets (who later became the Pelicans) split time between New Orleans and Oklahoma City in the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons. That paved the way for Oklahoma City to get the Thunder (nee the Seattle SuperSonics) a couple years later.
Of course, expansion isn’t necessarily imminent. Neither is a franchise permanently relocating. Heck, there’s a long way before the Raptors play home games in Louisville. They’d obviously prefer to play in Toronto.
But among the many considerations for a complex next season, this one at least makes sense on paper.
I think the idea is to let the 2 time MVP believe in his team, much like what Jordan did by staying in Chicago, and win the title the old fashioned way. That would be nice if he does it that way.
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Just in case you need to throw up in your breakfast cereal I thought this would get your heart beat up a bit...
LeBron James ranks No. 1 in NBA 2K21's player ratings
NBA.com Staff
After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA title (and winning Finals MVP honors in the process), LeBron James is already reaping some rewards for his accomplishments.
James will be rated as a 98 in NBA 2K21, making him the highest-rated player in the video game. Right behind him in the ratings is Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time Kia MVP winner Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is a 97.
The makers of NBA 2K21 released the Next Gen and Current Gen ratings for several NBA stars on Thursday, which include:
• LeBron James: 98
• Giannis Antetokounmpo: 97
• James Harden: 96
• Stephen Curry: 95
• Kevin Durant: 95
• Luka Doncic: 94
• Jimmy Butler: 93
• Kyrie Irving: 90
• Jayson Tatum: 90
• Devin Booker: 88
• Donovan Mitchell: 88
• Trae Young: 88
• Rudy Gobert: 87
• Jamal Murray: 87
• Kemba Walker & Jaylen Brown: 86
NBA 2K21 will launch for PS5 on Nov. 12 and for XBox Series X on Nov. 10.
LeBron James ranks No. 1 in NBA 2K21's player ratings
NBA.com Staff
After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 NBA title (and winning Finals MVP honors in the process), LeBron James is already reaping some rewards for his accomplishments.
James will be rated as a 98 in NBA 2K21, making him the highest-rated player in the video game. Right behind him in the ratings is Milwaukee Bucks star and two-time Kia MVP winner Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is a 97.
The makers of NBA 2K21 released the Next Gen and Current Gen ratings for several NBA stars on Thursday, which include:
• LeBron James: 98
• Giannis Antetokounmpo: 97
• James Harden: 96
• Stephen Curry: 95
• Kevin Durant: 95
• Luka Doncic: 94
• Jimmy Butler: 93
• Kyrie Irving: 90
• Jayson Tatum: 90
• Devin Booker: 88
• Donovan Mitchell: 88
• Trae Young: 88
• Rudy Gobert: 87
• Jamal Murray: 87
• Kemba Walker & Jaylen Brown: 86
NBA 2K21 will launch for PS5 on Nov. 12 and for XBox Series X on Nov. 10.
The bad part is that it's night time here and close to bedtime, so it will be some nightmare.
I don't even know what this ranking is all about. Gotta ask the marketing department of Silver regarding this.
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It's the NBA 2021 Basketball video gameThe bad part is that it's night time here and close to bedtime, so it will be some nightmare.
Yes, I know, Steve. My son used to play the older versions a few years back. But how can they come up with a ranking for an animated game?
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Shaq should have named them all.
Shaq Blasts Dwight Howard as 'Bandwagon Jumper' Who Shouldn't Brag About Winning Championship
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/shaq-blasts-dwight-howard-bandwagon-182158890.html
Shaq Blasts Dwight Howard as 'Bandwagon Jumper' Who Shouldn't Brag About Winning Championship
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/shaq-blasts-dwight-howard-bandwagon-182158890.html
Report: NBA discussing 72-game season starting Dec. 22, finishing before Olympics
Dan Feldman
Sat, October 24, 2020, 3:08 AM GMT+8
https://us.yahoo.com/sports/report-nba-discussing-72-game-190845101.html
Dan Feldman
Sat, October 24, 2020, 3:08 AM GMT+8
https://us.yahoo.com/sports/report-nba-discussing-72-game-190845101.html
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Id be surprised to see it start so soon especially now with a 3rd surge of COVID
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never underestimate Pat Riley
He will for sure pull a rabbit out of his hat to get to the finals with a hope of winning.....
Pat Riley discusses Heat future, plans for keeping core intact
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) -- Pat Riley is always looking around for ways to make the Miami Heat better. This offseason has him wondering if that improvement might come from within.
The Heat president said Friday that the top offseason priority of the Eastern Conference champions “is to take care of the players that we have” such as free-agent-to-be Goran Dragic, all while maintaining salary cap flexibility to add an impact player in a 2021 offseason that could see many stars on the move.
“We have a good idea of what we want to do,” Riley said in his annual end-of-season media availability.
No plan can be considered completely firm yet; the NBA’s board of governors were meeting Friday, simultaneous to Riley speaking, to discuss ideas about when it might be feasible to start next season --- with Dec. 22 as the initial target for a season of about 72 games. And the financial details for next season remain unclear as well, such as the salary cap and luxury tax numbers. All that will have an obvious impact on every team’s plans, Miami’s included.
But Miami is already clear on some matters: The Heat has no intention on letting extension-eligible All-Star center Bam Adebayo leave (though it remains unclear when his extension will get done). Riley added that the notion of bringing back this past season’s team as close to intact as possible has crossed his mind. Kelly Olynyk has a player option for about $12 million, while Meyers Leonard, Jae Crowder, Solomon Hill and Derrick Jones Jr. are among Miami’s free agents.
“We know what our priorities are,” Riley said. “It is to take care of the players that we have, that we have to make decisions on almost immediately. We know Bam has a decision to make and we do with him. We know the guys that have sacrificed for us that we really like, our free agents, especially Goran.”
The Heat may have ended up as the surprise of the league this season, with All-NBA player Jimmy Butler’s arrival leading a turnaround that saw Miami go from missing the 2019 NBA playoffs to winding up in this season’s finals as a No. 5 seed. Riley raved about what Butler has brought to the Heat, and also lauded coach Erik Spoelstra for doing what he called a masterful job this season.
He will for sure pull a rabbit out of his hat to get to the finals with a hope of winning.....
Pat Riley discusses Heat future, plans for keeping core intact
Tim Reynolds | Associated Press
MIAMI (AP) -- Pat Riley is always looking around for ways to make the Miami Heat better. This offseason has him wondering if that improvement might come from within.
The Heat president said Friday that the top offseason priority of the Eastern Conference champions “is to take care of the players that we have” such as free-agent-to-be Goran Dragic, all while maintaining salary cap flexibility to add an impact player in a 2021 offseason that could see many stars on the move.
“We have a good idea of what we want to do,” Riley said in his annual end-of-season media availability.
No plan can be considered completely firm yet; the NBA’s board of governors were meeting Friday, simultaneous to Riley speaking, to discuss ideas about when it might be feasible to start next season --- with Dec. 22 as the initial target for a season of about 72 games. And the financial details for next season remain unclear as well, such as the salary cap and luxury tax numbers. All that will have an obvious impact on every team’s plans, Miami’s included.
But Miami is already clear on some matters: The Heat has no intention on letting extension-eligible All-Star center Bam Adebayo leave (though it remains unclear when his extension will get done). Riley added that the notion of bringing back this past season’s team as close to intact as possible has crossed his mind. Kelly Olynyk has a player option for about $12 million, while Meyers Leonard, Jae Crowder, Solomon Hill and Derrick Jones Jr. are among Miami’s free agents.
“We know what our priorities are,” Riley said. “It is to take care of the players that we have, that we have to make decisions on almost immediately. We know Bam has a decision to make and we do with him. We know the guys that have sacrificed for us that we really like, our free agents, especially Goran.”
The Heat may have ended up as the surprise of the league this season, with All-NBA player Jimmy Butler’s arrival leading a turnaround that saw Miami go from missing the 2019 NBA playoffs to winding up in this season’s finals as a No. 5 seed. Riley raved about what Butler has brought to the Heat, and also lauded coach Erik Spoelstra for doing what he called a masterful job this season.
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a very good read although I don't care what Lue says but I am betting Kawhi's Load management is still going to be an issue for the remainder of the team. He needs to grow up, learn how to smile as well as being able to talk. His reclusive personality along with his incredible abilities only serve to add more animosity from the grunts on the team who work and play hard every game
Tyronn Lue: LA Clippers' on-court chemistry issues due to a lack of continuity
Ohm Youngmisuk
ESPN Staff Writer
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30163596/la-clippers-court-chemistry-issues-due-lack-continuity
Tyronn Lue: LA Clippers' on-court chemistry issues due to a lack of continuity
Ohm Youngmisuk
ESPN Staff Writer
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30163596/la-clippers-court-chemistry-issues-due-lack-continuity
Just saw this on my YouTube feed. Jordan: "20 years from now, I'm pretty sure Lebron may beat me."
May. . . Still not sure.
May. . . Still not sure.
NBA 2020-21 schedule: Winners and losers from league's plan to reportedly begin season before Christmas Day
The league is planning a 72-game season, which will now begin on Dec. 22
By Jack Maloney
Oct 24, 2020 at 6:57 am ET5 min read
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...reportedly-begin-season-before-christmas-day/
The league is planning a 72-game season, which will now begin on Dec. 22
By Jack Maloney
Oct 24, 2020 at 6:57 am ET5 min read
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/...reportedly-begin-season-before-christmas-day/
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