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The NBA today announced that Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony, Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris, Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday and Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson have been selected as the five finalists for the inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award. The new annual award, named after…
Led by Khris Middleton’s 35 PTS and 15 REB, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 86-83, in Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 33 PTS and 14 REB for the Bucks in the victory, while Kevin Durant tallied 30 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST and 4 STL for the Nets in the losing effort. The…
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has received the May NBA Cares Community Assist Award presented by Kaiser Permanente in recognition of his continued commitment to support youth and families throughout the greater Phoenix area, the NBA today announced. Each month the award recognizes a player who best reflects the passion that the league and NBA…
NBA players have selected Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard as the recipient of the 2020-21 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, the NBA announced today. Presented annually since the 2012-13 season, the award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model…
The NBA today unveiled “That’s Game,” its new global brand campaign, which will tip off at the start of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on Saturday, May 22 and continue with the league’s upcoming 75th anniversary season highlighting pivotal moments on-court and beyond, from iconic plays in-arena to the impact players have in the community. The…
ESPN’s exclusive telecast of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors game generated 5,618,000 viewers, making it the largest audience for an NBA game on ESPN since the 2019 Western Conference Finals, according to Nielsen. The telecast peaked with 6,149,000 viewers on ESPN from 12:30-1 a.m. ET. The Lakers vs. Warriors game, part of…
As part of the WNBA’s focus on innovation, the league will launch its inaugural Commissioner’s Cup in-season competition during the upcoming 2021 season. Conference rivalry bragging rights, a unique Commissioner’s Cup trophy and a prize pool of a half a million dollars will all be at stake when the inaugural WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game…
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 106-101. Damian Lillard led the way for the Trail Blazers with 38 PTS (12-18 FG, 5-9 3pt FG), 4 REB and 7 AST, while Anthony Davis tallied 36 PTS, 12 REB and 5 AST for the Lakers. Next Games:Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers – May…