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Basketball News for 16 August 2020
Portland Trail Blazers Beat Memphis Grizzlies for Playoff Spot
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2020 02:22
With a fourth quarter scoring run propelled by CJ McCollum and Carmelo Anthony, Portland earned a spot in the first round of the N.B.A. playoffs. They will face LeBron James's Lakers.
Why the Lakers' No. 1 seed might not hold its usual advantages
ESPN - 16 Aug 2020 14:16
The Lakers appear to have won the least valuable No. 1 seed in NBA history.
Peja Stojakovic steps down as Sacramento Kings Assistant General Manager
InsideHoops - 16 Aug 2020 00:09
The Sacramento Kings announced today that Peja Stojakovic has stepped down as Assistant General Manager. "It has been a great joy and honor to work in the Kings front office for the past five years," said Peja Stojakovic...
Jazz G Conley leaves NBA bubble for son's birth
ESPN - 16 Aug 2020 21:04
Jazz point guard Mike Conley left the Orlando bubble Sunday morning to return to Columbus, Ohio, for the birth of his son.
The Los Angeles Teams Are the Best in the West, but Questions Remain
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2020 19:02
Can the Lakers and the Clippers meet expectations as the N.B.A. playoffs begin?
On Neutral Courts, N.B.A. Bubble 'Home' Teams Still Have an Edge
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2020 16:00
In striving to manufacture a home-court advantage where none exists, the N.B.A. and W.N.B.A. are relying on a database of music, audio cues and graphics to help teams feel at home.
Pelicans fire coach Alvin Gentry
InsideHoops - 16 Aug 2020 05:53
New Orleans Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin announced today that Alvin Gentry has been relieved of his head coaching duties. "I'm grateful for and appreciative of Alvin's commitme...
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