Former CEBL guard becomes first player to sign standard NBA deal after stint in CEBL The Dallas Mavericks have converted the contract of former Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) guard AJ Lawson from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract, making him eligible to join the team for the playoffs of the NBA 2024. Lawson, who is one of the 14 players previously added to an NBA roster after playing in the CEBLbecomes the first to sign a standard contract in the league.Lawson played in 28 games for the Mavericks this season, averaging 3.8 points while shooting 47.1 percent…
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STAR POWER AT CHASE CENTER WEDNESDAYAfter a 3-1 road trip, the Warriors return to Chase Center to host Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. The Bucks have yet to lose (5-0) since the All-Star break, during which Lillard won the All-Star Game MVP and 3-point contest, with Antetokounmpo captaining the team. Eastern Conference winning team and coach of the Bucks. the squad. The Warriors have won seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents. Warriors vs. BucksMarch 3 | Tip: 7 p.m.WATCH: NBCSBA (local), ESPN (national)LISTEN: 95.7 The game, Warriors mobile app And Warriors…
Progress for the Magic of Orlando is evident in a variety of ways, and the team should be in a good frame of mind heading into Tuesday night’s road game against the Charlotte Frelons.Over the weekend, the Magic eclipsed their 2022-23 win total by picking up their 35th win of the season. Orlando has also won three straight and six of its last seven, including Sunday’s 113-91 loss to visiting Detroit. With Tuesday’s assignment, the Magic will play back-to-back games against two of the NBA’s bottom teams.This will be the first of three Orlando-Charlotte matchups over a one-month span, with…
As Ben Sheppard completed his pre-draft workout circuit last summer, his audition with the Indiana Pacers stood out greatly from the rest of his meetings.During post-practice interviews, Sheppard said he felt a “family feeling” with the Blue & Gold, describing his first visit to Circle City as infused with “positive energy.”“I knew during my training with Indiana that this was an organization I would love to play for,” Sheppard said a packed St. Vincent Center in June after the Pacers picked him with the 26th overall pick.Since joining the Pacers, Sheppard has often embodied the qualities that attracted him to…
Los Angeles Clippers are facing a growing injury problem with their star striker Paul Georgesas they prepare to face the Milwaukee Bucks. George has suffered from meniscus irritation in his left knee throughout the season, and the problem resurfaced recently, causing him to miss the last two games.America’s Favorite Video TodayIn a recent interview, George addressed his absence, saying: “It was difficult to take time off, but coming back immediately after a few days off to rest kind of inflamed things. I already had some knee pain and stiffness before the break, so it was a difficult balance between resting…
The headlines spoke for themselves during the March 4, 2012 showdown at Staples Center between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, in one of the most high-profile NBA matchups of the year. Not only did this mean Kobe Bryant was facing LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, but there was also some hostility in the media eyes following a recent trade. Fresh off the All-Star break, Lakers fans loudly mocked Wade during his introduction and during every possession. This was due to Wade’s play on Bryant during the All-Star Game, which resulted in a broken nose. It also didn’t…
THE Memphis Grizzlies are preparing for a road game against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, which many consider to be a revenge game of sorts for the ball club. after being demolished by the Eastern Conference also organized at the beginning of last week.Unfortunately for Taylor Jenkins’ already injury-ravaged team, they could once again find themselves without their most regularly available star, Jaren Jackson Jr., who is listed as “questionable” for the exhibition due to what happens. medical staff judged “right quad tendinitis.”Interestingly enough, if he finds himself sidelined for his third straight game, the big man would extend…
Few teams have been as hot as the Miami Heat over the past 10 games, but are they the hottest team in the NBA?It’s a question worth asking, given that the Heat are gearing up for another deep playoff run. It’s one thing to play good basketball, it’s another to play well enough to take down the best teams in the league.Here’s where the Heat, who are 8-2 over the last stretch, rank over the last 10 games:Let’s dive into the stats, schedule and eye test to see where the Heat stand among the hottest teams over the last 10…
February 10, 2023; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Clippers forward Norman Powell (24) guards Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports A heavyweight tilt is on the NBA schedule for Monday as the LA Clippers visit the Milwaukee Bucks LAKE Get Clippers vs. Bucks odds, player props and predictions for Monday’s game in Milwaukee Looking to consolidate their hold on the No. 2 seed in the East, the Milwaukee Bucks (40-21, 24-7 at home) host the LA Clippers (39-20, 18-12 away) on Monday evening at the…