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Bucks' George Hill returns to Milwaukee to encourage voting

"This (state) could make or break the election."

Seven-year NBA veteran Kevin Seraphin retires from basketball at age 30
Seven-year NBA veteran Kevin Seraphin retires from basketball at age 30

Knee issues caught up with him.

Neil Olshey praises NBA for bubble experience, safe atmosphere
Neil Olshey praises NBA for bubble experience, safe atmosphere

An interview with Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey and our Trail Blazers Insider Dwight Jaynes.

No All-Star Game, but two-week break in NBA season possible
No All-Star Game, but two-week break in NBA season possible

It's about letting the players rest and recover during a condensed schedule.

How the NBA bubble changed the future of fan experiences in arenas
How the NBA bubble changed the future of fan experiences in arenas

President and CEO of the Portland Trail Blazers Chris McGowan joins the latest Talkin Blazers Podcast.

Clippers are counting on Tyronn Lue
Clippers are counting on Tyronn Lue's 'Midas touch' with people

Tyronn Lue has a 'Midas touch' with people, a likability that has won over high school friends and NBA power brokers. Honesty is the source of his magnetism.

The time Shaq took Mark Madsen car shopping (and paid the down)
The time Shaq took Mark Madsen car shopping (and paid the down)

"He literally said to me, 'I'm putting the down payment on whatever car you want.'"

Hakeem Olajuwon jumps into GOAT debate:
Hakeem Olajuwon jumps into GOAT debate: 'Jordan is a far superior player'

"Jordan was a far more superior player in a very tough league, and he was very creative."

Nets 2020 Mock Draft Roundup: Brooklyn has plenty of options with 19th pick
Nets 2020 Mock Draft Roundup: Brooklyn has plenty of options with 19th pick

The NBA Draft is less than a month away, which means mock season is officially in full swing. Here's what the experts think the Nets could do with the No. 19 pick.

More than 30 colleges await Connecticut
More than 30 colleges await Connecticut 'bubble'

The Mohegan Sun is completing plans to host more than 30 teams as it becomes a modified bubble for several early season tournaments.

Knicks 2020 NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Tyrese Haliburton a likely option at No. 8
Knicks 2020 NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Tyrese Haliburton a likely option at No. 8

The NBA Draft is less than a month away, which means mock season is officially in full swing. With two first round picks, there's plenty of buzz around who could land with the Knicks on Nov. 18. Here's what the experts are saying…

Pat Riley
Pat Riley's vision for Miami this offseason? 'I think we'll stay the course.'

The Heat want to bring back Goran Dragic and extend Bam Adebayo without messing with 2021 cap space.

Knicks 2020 NBA Draft: The case for and against picking Obi Toppin at No. 8
Knicks 2020 NBA Draft: The case for and against picking Obi Toppin at No. 8

The 6-foot-9 Brooklyn native was the best, and probably the most exciting, player in college basketball last season, earning just about every National Player of the Year award, including the prestigious Naismith Trophy.

John Wall takes it to Kyrie Irving in best video yet of his progress
John Wall takes it to Kyrie Irving in best video yet of his progress

Several videos have come out showing John Wall in offseason workouts getting buckets, but this one is on another level.

Report: NBA missed revenue projections by $1.5 billion last season
Report: NBA missed revenue projections by $1.5 billion last season

League revenue was projected to be in excess of $8 billion before the crisis.

Warriors
Warriors' stars will compete at 'highest level' in 2020-21, Zaza says

Zaza Pachulia can't wait to see Steph, Klay and Draymond on the court together again.

Why did NBA swing toward Christmas start, shorter season? Money.
Why did NBA swing toward Christmas start, shorter season? Money.

Half-a-billion dollars can change a lot of minds.

Zaza Pachulia tells story that explains why Steve Kerr is a good coach
Zaza Pachulia tells story that explains why Steve Kerr is a good coach

Steve Kerr has an uncanny ability to connect with his players.

NBA All-Star game, weekend could be casualty of reduced schedule
NBA All-Star game, weekend could be casualty of reduced schedule

The league is trying to shrink the schedule to get back on schedule for the 2021-22 season.

George Karl reignites DeMarcus Cousins feud by tweeting snake emoji
George Karl reignites DeMarcus Cousins feud by tweeting snake emoji

Time hasn't healed the wound between George Karl and DeMarcus Cousins.

Report: Amar
Report: Amar'e Stoudemire to join Steve Nash's coaching staff with Nets

The former All-Stars once made a great duo with the Suns, and will look to do so again as coaches.

Report: Nets coach Steve Nash hiring Amar
Report: Nets coach Steve Nash hiring Amar'e Stoudemire as assistant

New Nets coach Steve Nash struck out on one attempt to hire a former star teammate as an assistant.

Ryen Russillo explains why Mark Jackson hasn
Ryen Russillo explains why Mark Jackson hasn't been hired as NBA coach

Ryen Russillo did not hold back.

Why Warriors will benefit most from December start to NBA season
Why Warriors will benefit most from December start to NBA season

The NBA's sleeping giant might awaken earlier than anticipated, and that's bad news for the rest of the NBA.

Knicks could target BYU
Knicks could target BYU's Yoeli Childs in second round of 2020 NBA Draft

One name to keep an eye on with the Knicks in the second round? BYU power forward/center Yoeli Childs.

NBA takes aim at next season starting before Christmas
NBA takes aim at next season starting before Christmas

The NBA and its players union are in talks about the 2020-21 season start, which includes a proposal to begin around Christmas and another with bubble sites.

Ranking the top 15 free agents of the 2021 NBA offseason
Ranking the top 15 free agents of the 2021 NBA offseason

The 2021 NBA free agent class is historically loaded with star talent. Here are the top 15 players who could be on the move next summer.

Smaller Conferences Ready for Basketball With Limited Testing Resources
Smaller Conferences Ready for Basketball With Limited Testing Resources

Schools from smaller athletic conferences are facing an uphill battle when it comes to preparing for competition amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas the Power Five schools had to get ready sooner in order to play fall football, for smaller conferences the upcoming basketball season will be their first test in how to keep players […]

Kaleb Wesson picked in 2020 NBA mock draft by Rookie Wire
Kaleb Wesson picked in 2020 NBA mock draft by Rookie Wire

Bryan Kalbrosky of Rookie Wire has Buckeyes Kaleb Wesson going to the Toronto Raptors as pick No. 59 in his latest mock draft. Toronto likely will be looking for frontcourt depth with the potential departure of Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka, Bryan Kalbrosky. Kaleb Wesson is no doubt getting antsy waiting around for the delayed and rescheduled 2020 NBA Draft

Amar
Amar'e Stoudemire joining Steve Nash's Nets coaching staff, with Royal Ivey also receiving consideration

The 37-year-old Stoudemire was Nash's teammate for six seasons (2004-05 to 2009-10) with the Phoenix Suns.

Anthony Edwards projected to go No. 3 in 2020 NBA mock draft
Anthony Edwards projected to go No. 3 in 2020 NBA mock draft

Rookie Wire released their 2020 NBA mock draft 6.0 and Anthony Edwards is projected to go No. 3 overall to the Charlotte Hornets. The Charlotte Hornets need a bona fide star on their roster, and that kind of potential is exactly what Anthony Edwards offers, Rookie Wire. The 2020 Draft is scheduled for November 18th and will be aired live on ESPN

NBA aiming to start 2020-21 season on Dec. 22: report
NBA aiming to start 2020-21 season on Dec. 22: report

The NBA's league office is reportedly targeting a Dec. 22 start date for next season and discussing changes in how often teams will travel. By Noah Levick

Report: NBA discussing 72-game season starting Dec. 22, finishing before Olympics
Report: NBA discussing 72-game season starting Dec. 22, finishing before Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to begin July 23.

Rookie Wire 2020 NBA mock draft predicts Kira Lewis
Rookie Wire 2020 NBA mock draft predicts Kira Lewis' landing spot

Bryan Kalbrosky of Rookie Wire has Alabama's Kira Lewis going to the New Orlean Pelicans with the No. 13 pick in his latest 2020 mock draft. Even though the Pelicans already have Lonzo Ball as their starting point guard, Alabama's Lewis is perfect for their system and worth consideration, Bryan Kalbrosky. Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Kira Lewis and all other former Alabama players in the NBA

NBA targeting Dec. 22 start date & fewer games for 2020-21 season
NBA targeting Dec. 22 start date & fewer games for 2020-21 season

And a shortened season?

NBA rumors: Dec. 22 targeted as potential start date for 72-game season
NBA rumors: Dec. 22 targeted as potential start date for 72-game season

Some major, major news surfaced Friday morning.

One year ago today -- the Portland Trail Blazers tipped off the 2019-20 regular season
One year ago today -- the Portland Trail Blazers tipped off the 2019-20 regular season

The 2020-21 NBA regular season shouldve tipped off this week.

Report: NBA discussing Christmas start, playing fewer than 82 games
Report: NBA discussing Christmas start, playing fewer than 82 games

The NBA is already behind in setting up the 2021-22 season.

Report: NBA could start next season as early as Christmas, much earlier than expected
Report: NBA could start next season as early as Christmas, much earlier than expected

The NBA was reportedly eyeing March to start next season, but now it looks like it could be much closer to the original timeline.

Portland Trail Blazers interview draft prospect Jay Scrubb -- report
Portland Trail Blazers interview draft prospect Jay Scrubb -- report

Scrubb made the decision in April to remain in the draft rather than play for the University of Louisville.

NBA draft rumors: Warriors will
NBA draft rumors: Warriors will 'strongly consider' Saddiq Bey in trade down

The Villanova product should fit the Warriors' system perfectly.

Report: NBA priority for next season? Starting 2021-22 season in October
Report: NBA priority for next season? Starting 2021-22 season in October

The NBA wants to play 82 games in home arenas with fans present next season.

Tellem: Like the Pistons in 2004, it
Tellem: Like the Pistons in 2004, it's time for us 'Go to Work' - at the ballot box

In 2004, the 'Goin to Work' Detroit Pistons banded together to win a championship. Now it's time for Detroiters to band together and vote Nov. 3.

Detroit Pistons should pick Killian Hayes. NBA agent turned draft expert explains why
Detroit Pistons should pick Killian Hayes. NBA agent turned draft expert explains why

Matt Babcock, former NBA agent and founder of a draft analysis website, explains why Killian Hayes and Isaac Okoro fit Detroit Pistons.

Report: Kenny Atkinson appears headed to Tyronn Lue
Report: Kenny Atkinson appears headed to Tyronn Lue's Clippers staff

Tyronn Lue, who moved up one chair in Los Angeles, is putting together an impressive staff.

Toronto may play its home games next season in… Toronto
Toronto may play its home games next season in… Toronto

Canada may start to use rapid testing for people entering the country rather than a 14-day quarantine.

The Lincoln Project savages Trump
The Lincoln Project savages Trump's debate claim that separated migrant kids are 'so well taken care of'

Just minutes after President Trump declared during Thursday night's debate that migrant kids separated from their parents are "so well taken care of" inside U.S. facilities, the Lincoln Project released a searing four-second ad combining his words with the wails of children.This week, lawyers tasked with reuniting migrant kids with their families told a court they haven't been able to track down the parents of 545 children. They were separated under the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy, and when asked about this by moderator Kristen Welker, Trump claimed the government is working to find the parents, but added that many are smuggled into the country by coyotes and...

When will 2020-21 NBA season start and what will it look like?
When will 2020-21 NBA season start and what will it look like?

Adam Silver has some tough decisions to make as the NBA plans for next season. By Danny Pommells

Tyronn Lue wants to follow Doc Rivers footsteps as social justice voice
Tyronn Lue wants to follow Doc Rivers footsteps as social justice voice

"Doc is great. Any time there's a crisis or anything gets bad for our country, he's always a spokesperson for the NBA."

Former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson emerges as candidate to join Ty Lue
Former Nets coach Kenny Atkinson emerges as candidate to join Ty Lue's Clippers staff: report

Former Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson has emerged as a candidate to join Ty Lue's staff with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to a report Thursday evening by the New York Times' Marc Stein.

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