Sources: NBA contacts Lakers in gambling probe
An independent law firm hired by the NBA has requested records from individuals and teams as part of the league’s investigation into illegal gambling allegations. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Sources: NBA contacts Lakers in gambling probe
Statistics system crashes during Nuggets-Wolves
The NBA’s courtside statistics system at Target Center crashed in the third quarter of Saturday’s Nuggets-Timberwolves game, leading the final score to be the only statistic available when the game ended. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Statistics system crashes during Nuggets-Wolves
Giannis steps in to secure game ball for L.A. rookie
Noticing some postgame confusion at center court, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo intervened by securing the game ball and handing it to the Lakers to present to rookie teammate Adou Thiero. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Giannis steps in to secure game ball for L.A. rookie
Pacers wing Nesmith (knee) out at least a month
Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith avoided a major injury but will still be sidelined for at least a month with a left knee injury. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Pacers wing Nesmith (knee) out at least a month
Ex-NBA guard Beverley arrested on assault charge
Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested and charged with felony assault in what police in Texas called a “family violence” incident. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Ex-NBA guard Beverley arrested on assault charge
Rockets' Eason out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain
Rockets wing Tari Eason has a strained oblique and will be out four to six weeks, Ime Udoka announced on Saturday. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Rockets' Eason out 4-6 weeks with oblique strain
Party of 15: Rookie's family hosts Hornets dinner
Hornets rookie and Milwaukee native Kon Knuppel hosted his NBA teammates at his family’s home ahead of the team’s road game against the Bucks. Knueppel scored a career-high 32 points against his hometown team. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Party of 15: Rookie's family hosts Hornets dinner
Pelicans, off to 2-10 start, fire Green as coach
The Pelicans have fired coach Willie Green after a 2-10 start to the season in which New Orleans became the first team in NBA history to lose three of its first six games by at least 30 points. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Pelicans, off to 2-10 start, fire Green as coach
Curry torches Spurs again, ties MJ with latest 40
Two days after he lit up the Spurs for 46 points, Warriors star Stephen Curry scored 49 to beat them Friday night, tying Michael Jordan’s record for most 40-point games after turning 30 in the process. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Curry torches Spurs again, ties MJ with latest 40
Pistons top 76ers without stars for 9th straight win
The East-leading Detroit Pistons extended their win streak to nine games, their longest since 2007-08 with a 114-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night. Source: ESPN NBA Headlines {$excerpt:n} Pistons top 76ers without stars for 9th straight win
