The Hawks fired Lloyd Pierce as head coach after a 14-20 start, which includes 11 losses in their past 15 games.
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Kevin Durant will miss more time with hamstring injury
The Nets said they are being extra cautious with Kevin Durant’s hamstring injury after he missed all of last season with an Achilles rupture.
Gordon Hayward rounding into All-Star form at new home in Charlotte
Gordon Hayward signing with the Hornets was one of the biggest surprises in NBA free agency. But the move has worked out for both sides.
Private jet to All-Star game? NBA announces All-Star break guidelines in memo to teams
In extensive memo, NBA reveals safety protocols for All-Star break, even though the league has yet to formally announce the game’s details.
Dallas Mavericks won’t play national anthem before home games this season
The Dallas Mavericks do not plan to play the national anthem before home games the remainder of this season, Mark Cuban says.
Opinion: Toronto Raptors record-setting scorer Fred VanVleet continues to defy the odds
The unlikely NBA journey of Fred VanVleet added another incredible chapter Tuesday as he set a Raptors single-game scoring record with 54 points.
Opinion: With lost games, NBA could be heading toward competitive fairness issue
Miami and Washington are among the teams that have been impacted by the pandemic, which is calling into question the season’s competitive fairness
Sekou Smith, longtime reporter for NBA TV, dies from COVID at 48
Tributes pour in after the death of Sekou Smith. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said, “Sekou was one of the affable and dedicated reporters in the NBA.”
Camp Kobe: How Kobe Bryant taught NBA players the Mamba way
Some of the NBA’s brightest stars attended Kobe Bryant’s Mamba Academy Camp, including Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, Paul George and Tobias Harris.
NBA considering potential 2021 All-Star Game in Atlanta
The NBA and players union are discussing a potential game for March in Atlanta after initially scrapping plans before the season.