According to a statement from the team, Laker fans are not that far away from being able to take in their team in person. Recent California state guidelines paved the way for a return of fans to the Staples Center. The team could have people in their building as early as April 15 for their game against the Boston Celtics.
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Some NBA teams have issues with the buyout system
From: Rob Goldberg of B/R: The buyout market might have played a significant role in determining the 2021 NBA championship, which has caused complaints from small-market teams. “The system is flawed,” a small-market general manager told Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated. “You shouldn’t be adding to your team this deep in a season without giving things up.” The Brooklyn Nets added veterans LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin after they agreed to buyouts with the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons, respectively. Andre Drummond signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday after parting…
Read MoreMarch 25, 2021 NBA Recap
It was quite busy in the Association leading up to Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline. Here are the deadline day moves: In a three-team trade:The Philadelphia 76ers acquire George Hill and Ignas Brazdeikis.The Oklahoma City Thunder acquire Tony Bradley, Austin Rivers, and Philadelphia’s 2nd-round picks in 2025 and 2026.The New York Knicks acquire Terrance Ferguson, Vincent Poirier, draft rights to Emir Preldzic, Philadelphia’s 2021 2nd-round pick and Miami’s (via Philadelphia) 2024 2nd-round pick. The Orlando Magic trade Nikola Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu to the Orlando Magic for Wendell Carter, Otto Porter,…
Read MoreBulls acquire Nikola Vucevic in blockbuster deal
From Tim Daniels of B/R: The Orlando Magic reportedly completed a blockbuster trade to send All-Star center Nikola Vucevic to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Wendell Carter Jr. and two first-round draft picks. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the full details of the deal, which also includes Otto Porter Jr. and Al-Farouq Aminu, ahead of Thursday’s 2021 NBA trade deadline: Vucevic is enjoying one of the best statistical seasons of his 10-year NBA career. He averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.7 threes in 44 games for Orlando before the trade. He shot 48 percent from the field, including…
Read MoreNBA Injury Report : March 23, 2021
Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Danilo Gallinari PF Mar 23 Day-To-Day Gallinari (knee) is questionable for Wednesday’s game at Sacramento, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Kris Dunn PG Mar 21 Out Dunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Cam Reddish SF Mar 15 Out Reddish was given a projected recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks after he underwent a non-surgical procedure last week on his right Achilles’ tendon, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE…
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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Nikola JokićDEN @ ORL 28 15 10 Triple-double Enes KanterPOR vs. BRK 19 19 6 Brandon IngramNOP vs. LAL 36 3 4 Zion WilliamsonNOP vs. LAL 27 9 5 Evan FournierORL vs. DEN 31 1 6 Julius RandleNYK vs. WAS 37 6 2 7-10 3-pt Kelly Oubre Jr.GSW vs. PHI 24 10 3 Tony BradleyPHI @ GSW 18 11 0 2 stl , 2 blk James HardenBRK @ POR 25 7 17 11-13 ft Al-Farouq AminuORL vs. DEN 17 10 6 2 stl…
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Who Got It Done pt rb ast Luka DončićDAL @ POR 37 7 4 8-9 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN vs. NOP 29 10 10 Triple-double Deandre AytonPHO vs. LAL 26 8 2 10-13 fg R. WestbrookWAS @ BRK 29 13 13 Triple-double Jaylen BrownBOS vs. ORL 34 4 3 10-18 3-pt Christian WoodHOU vs. OKC 27 8 2 2 blk Brandon IngramNOP @ DEN 30 6 8 2 stl Zion WilliamsonNOP @ DEN 30 6 1 11-14 ft Collin SextonCLE vs. TOR 36 3 4 6-9 3-pt Bam AdebayoMIA vs. IND…
Read MoreKyrie Irving to miss Nets road trip with family issue
As the Brooklyn Nets preparee to embark on a three-game road trip, Kevin Durant will not be the only star the team will be missing; guard Kyrie Irving will also be absent due to a famiy matter. Irving will miss the team’s games against the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday; the Utah Jazz on Wednesday and the Detroit Pistons Friday. This season Irving is putting up 28.1 points, 5.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2021 NBA Injury Report
Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT De’Andre Hunter SF Mar 22 Out Hunter (knee) will make his return to action Monday night against the Clippers, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. Kris Dunn PG Mar 21 Out Dunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Clippers, Brad Rowland of PeachtreeHoops.com reports. Trae Young PG Mar 21 Day-To-Day Young is listed as probable for Monday’s game against the Clippers due to a bruised right quad, KL Chouinard of Hawks.com reports. Cam Reddish SF Mar 15 Out Reddish…
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Who Got it Done pt rb ast Luka DončićDAL @ POR 37 7 4 8-9 3-pt Nikola JokićDEN vs. NOP 29 10 10 Triple-double Deandre AytonPHO vs. LAL 26 8 2 10-13 fg R. WestbrookWAS @ BRK 29 13 13 Triple-double Jaylen BrownBOS vs. ORL 34 4 3 10-18 3-pt Christian WoodHOU vs. OKC 27 8 2 2 blk Brandon IngramNOP @ DEN 30 6 8 2 stl Zion WilliamsonNOP @ DEN 30 6 1 11-14 ft Collin SextonCLE vs. TOR 36 3 4 6-9 3-pt Bam AdebayoMIA vs. IND…
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