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NBA's amended deal for a 72-game season OK'd

The league's Collective Bargaining Agreement, negotiated with the Players Association and announced Tuesday by the NBA, sets the stage for a 72-game season that will open on December 22. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3pgwlTX

NBA, union expected to postpone Friday deadline

Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon, an NBPA vice president, said in an appearance on ESPN's The Jump he "absolutely" expects Friday's collective bargaining deadline to be pushed back as the sides work through issues ahead of a return to play. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/37UHcNg

Pels' Van Gundy doesn't see set position for Zion

New Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy called Zion Williamson "multi-talented," saying he doesn't see him as being just a four or a five. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/31LBRnK

Bulls' Donovan cleans house, firing 4 assistants

Chicago's Billy Donovan, a month after his hire as head coach, parted ways with assistant coaches Karen Stack Umlauf, Dean Cooper, Nate Loenser and Roy Rogers. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3lFbZRY

Heat's Dragic active for Game 6 vs. Lakers

Goran Dragic is active for Miami ahead of Sunday's Game 6, although it's unclear if he will be able to play. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/30Yc0bB

Hawks to honor Dr. King with new 'MLK' jersey

The Atlanta Hawks will honor late civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a new alternate jersey next season. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2Ggn9O1

Follow live: LeBron James, Lakers look for 2-0 series edge vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

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Barbosa returning to Warriors as assistant coach

Leandro Barbosa, the former longtime NBA guard who had been playing in Brazil, will rejoin the Warriors as a player-mentor coach. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2ZCO1yd

Morris: Clippers relying on being good 'on paper'

A day after the Clippers blew a 16-point lead in Friday's Game 5 -- allowing the Nuggets to stave off elimination -- Marcus Morris Sr. explained it as the team leaning on "being as good as we are on paper and not actually finishing the game." from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2ZtQudV

Follow live: Lakers look to take commanding lead over Rockets

With a victory in Game 4, the Lakers will push the Rockets to the brink of elimination. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/35pTP1J

NBA bubble play has some GMs discussing travel effects

Play in the bubble and playoffs have been strong -- and how much is a result of reduced travel is a topic of conversation around the league. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/32iHA55

Lakers: Late games limit advantages of no travel

The Lakers say the late games have limited the advantage of not having to fly to road arenas as the NBA conducts its postseason in a centralized location for the first time. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3k6VxsD

Porter puts onus on Clips' doctor for fall in draft

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. blamed the prognosis of the Clippers' team doctor for his being passed up by L.A. twice in the 2018 draft. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3lLuLrp

Blazers' Ariza denies allegations he abused son

Blazers forward Trevor Ariza was issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday keeping him away from his 12-year-old son after the boy's mother alleged Ariza abused him. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2QNrqdt

Magic's Gordon leaves bubble due to hamstring

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, who strained his left hamstring on Aug. 5, has left the NBA bubble, the team announced Thursday. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/3gBVJOG

Clips' Harrell (personal reasons) available to play

The Clippers' Montrezl Harrell was back on the court for the first time in a month on Monday. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2Y5hL5Z

Survey: Fans unsure how long sports will continue

A little more than 60% of sports fans agree that they are "happy to have some sports to watch as an escape," but they're not sure how long it will last amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey of 837 adults conducted by TideWatch for ESPN. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/33X7Pzb

Bucks clinch No. 1 seed after 20-0 run vs. Heat

The Bucks overcame a huge early deficit to beat the Heat 130-116 and secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2Pysl0F

Smart fined $15K for criticizing overturned call

Marcus Smart received a $15,000 fine from the NBA on Saturday after saying the officials overturned a charging call on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo because they didn't want him to foul out of Friday's game. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/2PfS3qz

Ayton 'comfortable' from deep, hits 2 of 3 in win

The 2019 No. 1 overall pick finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds while going 2-of-3 from deep, hitting one from the top of the key and another from the right corner. from www.espn.com - NBA https://ift.tt/317wdej