NEW YORK, July 8, 2017 — Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been fined $10,000 for using inappropriate language on social media, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
Norman Powell is averaging a career-high 19.6 points this season. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired shooting guard Norman Powell in a trade with the Toronto Raptors, the teams announced on Thursday. In exchange, the Blazers have sent Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood to the Raptors. The person spoke to…
NEW YORK – Indiana Pacers center/forward Myles Turner has been fined $15,000 for making an inappropriate gesture toward the spectator stands, it was announced Saturday by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with 3:21 remaining in the second quarter of the Pacers’ 113-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec. 14…
Ben Simmons scored 18 points with 7 assists in Game 3 after just four points in Game 2. Ben Simmons is one of the best defensive players in the league and a force in transition. But, given that he doesn’t shoot from outside of 10 feet, his fit and efficacy in a half-court offense can…
Today, the NBA officially unveiled its 2020-21 Nike NBA Earned Edition uniform collection – exclusively available to the 16 NBA teams who earned a spot in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The Earned Edition uniforms celebrate the 16 franchises, with team names or logos prominently emblazoned on the front of the uniforms and featuring current team…
San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich returns as coach of the USA Men’s National Team. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Basketball and MGM Resorts International, a leader in the sports and entertainment industry, today announced an expanded, multi-year partnership, tipping off this July in Las Vegas. As part of the partnership, MGM Resorts will be the…
If you want to bump the King from his throne, you’d better come strong. Real strong. It’s true, if you have hopes of ascending to the top of the mountain this season, you’d better turn in some memorable performances, triple-doubles, 40-point efforts and then some. That’s what happens when the club opens its doors to…
