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NBA Deadspin / Mar 12, 2021

One of the most asked questions of the last few weeks have probably been: What the hell is an NBA Top Shot? As we - the societal "we" - educate ourselves about cryptocurrency, blockchains, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and others, the influx and advancements made in the non-fungible token (NFT) space are becoming harder to keep track of.

NBA KSAT San Antonio / Mar 12, 2021

SAN ANTONIO - Oreo cookies that spotlight the NBA's greatest dynasties are headed to store shelves and will include the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA and the maker of Oreos, Mondelēz International, Inc., announced a multiyear branding partnership that involves a variety of products and consumer promotions.

NBA Bleacher Report / Mar 12, 2021

NBA Dan Favale @@danfavale Twitter Logo Featured Columnist Less desirable NBA contracts are never without trade value. The league has shown time and again no player is immovable. It only takes one team to roll the dice, and even the truly quote-unquote terrible pacts can be useful as salary filler when attached to sweeteners or as part of a distressed-asset-for-distressed-asset swap.

NBA Last Word on Baseball / Mar 12, 2021

Much like his former teammate James Harden , it appears that will not finish the season with the Houston Rockets. On Thursday night, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported PJ Tucker "remains frustrated that he hasn't been moved to a contender". He sat out the Rockets' game against the Sacramento Kings, and it's "unclear when Tucker will return to the lineup".

NBA CBS Sports / Mar 12, 2021

Orlando @ San Antonio Current Records: Orlando 13-24; San Antonio 18-15 The San Antonio Spurs will take on the Orlando Magic at 9 p.m. ET on Friday at AT&T Center. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

NBA CBS Sports / Mar 12, 2021

After looking into a claim made by Jeremy Lin that he was called "coronavirus" on the court, the G League has reportedly identified the player who said it, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. In a statement by a G League spokesperson, the league is planning to handle the matter internally, and won't publicly name the person who said it.

NBA CBS Sports / Mar 12, 2021

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been an All-Star three times in his career. This year though, he wasn't selected to participate in the annual exhibition. So, instead of traveling to Atlanta for the 2021 NBA All-Star game, Green spent the brief break getting ready for the second half of the season -- and promoting his new partnership with Subway.

NBA CBS Sports / Mar 12, 2021

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Indiana Pacers at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday at the Staples Center. Los Angeles is 24-13 overall and 11-8 at home, while Indiana is 16-19 overall and 9-8 on the road. The Lakers are 4-9 against the spread in their last 13 games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

NBA NBA.com / Mar 12, 2021

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will be out for at least two more weeks with the leg injuries that have kept him sidelined since Feb. 14. The defending NBA champions announced Friday night that Davis is making progress and has been cleared to enter the next phase of his rehabilitation after an examination by team doctors.

NBA Bleacher Report / Mar 12, 2021

NBA Draft Jonathan Wasserman @@NBADraftWass Twitter Logo NBA Lead Writer March is a crucial month for NBA prospects and scouts making final game observations for their draft notes. The higher stakes and brighter spotlight can enhance the power of standout performances. There are always a handful of prospects who move the needle during the conference and NCAA tournaments.

NBA ESPN / Mar 12, 2021

8:09 AM ET Zach LoweESPN Senior Writer And we're back. The first second-half edition of 10 things features the NBA's All-Star innovations, Donovan Mitchell rounding out his game and some pros and cons of Dwight Howard with the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA gets clowned for gimmicky innovations, even if some live only in the G League.

NBA NBA.com / Mar 11, 2021

Prior to the start of the 2020-21 season, the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved a proposal to implement a playoff Play-In Tournament on a one-year basis for the 2020-21 season. The Play-In Tournament, which will take place after the regular season and before the first round of the playoffs, will include the teams with the seventh-highest through the tenth-highest winning percentages in each conference.