Aug 2, 2024 · The NBA and NBPA introduced two-way contracts beginning with the 2017-18 season to enable teams to carry additional players on their rosters with fewer than four years of experience.

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Apr 1, 2021 · Some originate as terms of endearment, while others are bestowed as labels of ineptitude. That got us wondering about where some of the greatest players in basketball history — such as Michael Jordan (Air), LeBron James (King James) and Earvin Johnson (Magic) — rank in the pantheon of great NBA nicknames. Baseball, with its long and rich history, once generated vivid monikers such as the ...

Oct 5, 2024 · After a busy offseason period, the Los Angeles Lakers enter the 2024-25 season with raised expectations following an early first-round elimination from the playoffs last year.. The organization fired Darvin Ham after two seasons and replaced him with first-time head coach JJ Redick. The former 15-year NBA veteran will be tasked with maximizing a roster featuring LeBron James, Anthony Davis, D ...

Oct 5, 2024 · The Memphis Grizzlies enter the season looking to rebound following an injury-plagued 2023-24 campaign in which the franchise set several NBA records for sidelined players.. The Taylor Jenkins-led squad used a record 33 players during the regular season, resulting in 51 different starting lineups being used. In all, the team lost 578 total games due to injuries, with the likes of Ja Morant ...

Nov 13, 2024 · Sacramento Kings rookie Devin Carter is progressing in his rehabilitation from successful left shoulder surgery on July 11, the team announced.. Carter recently completed his four-month follow-up appointment for a torn labrum at the Baptist Health Doctors Hospital and has been cleared for unrestricted shooting.

Dec 27, 2024 · The 7-footer has hauled in 30 rebounds over his last two games, including 16 on the offensive end of the court. He is only the 11th rookie to tally at least 16 offensive rebounds over a two-game span since 2000 and the first since Adama Sanogo with the Chicago Bulls on April 11.. Edey is averaging 11.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and one assist on 59.5% shooting from the field in 19 games ...

Nov 3, 2024 · Washington Wizards rookie Alex Sarr continued his early tear on defense and joined some elite company following his latest effort on Saturday against the Miami Heat.. Sarr produced 17 points, six rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists in the 118-98 loss at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

Nov 9, 2024 · Boston Celtics rookie Baylor Scheierman wasted no time getting himself acclimated to the G League on Friday after tying a team high in scoring to lead the Maine Celtics against the Long Island Nets.. Scheierman produced 31 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two blocked shots and one steal in the 129-123 loss on the road to begin the G League season.

Nov 1, 2024 · The 2024-25 season has officially tipped off as players and teams around the league settle in on the court for another year after an eventful first week of action in the NBA.