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Note: the likes of Kyrie Irving are yet to hit the groove that gave them a starters’ role in 2019. #5 Giannis Antetokounmpo Picking up right where he left off, Giannis Antetokounmpo seems keyed to once again reaching the Conference Finals. Although the Bucks are a little less well-rounded than they were in the last go-around, the Freak’s performances have ensured their steady progress as Milwaukee continues to top the Eastern Conference as well as the overall standings this season at this point....

While a lot of attention is understandably focused on teams performing well this NBA season, it’s worth having a look at a few underperforming ones. On that note, let’s have a look at the three most disappointing teams in the 2020-21 NBA season. Although these teams are necessarily the worst in the competition, they had high expectations coming into the season but have failed to live up to them....

The NBA 2K21 MyTeam’s Twitter account shared an image on Wednesday, with six different symbols on it, each one representing a different city or area that will be playable in the MyTEAM Season 8 update. One of the symbols had a four-leafed clover, meant to be a nod to the Boston Celtics, and another hinted towards the Philadelphia 76ers by having a cracked Liberty Bell. However, it was noted on social media that one of the images, showing jagged lines emanating from a basketball in the center, is almost identical to the “Black Sun” symbol used by Nazis and other white supremacists....

The Lakers are a team that commands togetherness and support. Being able to put together a group of the greats who have played here would make this team unstoppable. Now, it was a big deal for the Lakers and was also seen as their comeback to the top when they announced that they were acquiring LeBron James for their 2018-19 roster. This seemed to work for them more in the first half of the season, but with changing gameplay dynamic, we can’t tell for sure anymore....

NBA live 19 has a variety of option starting from playmakers to defenders and post anchors to backcourt shooters, you can choose almost any type of player through this feature. While there is always scope to improve your skills and increase your stats in other areas, this choice will dictate how you grow through the game and your primary skill-set. The most primary of your skills and the basis for all the others is decided by which archetype you choose at the beginning of the game....

Last month, 2K Games revealed the first-ever free Dark Matter card as the reward for reaching level 40 of the current season in MyTeam, marking the first time a card of this rarity became obtainable for free. While the newest addition to the collection is only available by opening packs, gamers are racing to the NBA 2K22 marketplace to try and pick it up. RELATED: Interesting Video Compares WWE 2K22 Graphics to Old WWF Game...

The game has a plethora of new features, Easter eggs and challenges that gamers can engage in. Quite a few of the challenges especially related to the MyCareer mode do not even deal with basketball. These activities are meant to improve the player’s brand value in the game and also help gain familiarity with the map itself. These activities obviously do little to improve the player’s stats or help with the basketball side of things being progressed....

The NBA admitted that officials missed a foul against Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul on a critical fourth-quarter play that ended with the Golden State Warriors assuming possession. Warriors forward Draymond Green fouled Paul with 18.9 seconds left on the clock and the Clippers guard lost the ball out of bounds. Officials went to the replay monitors to check which team should receive possession, and it went to the Warriors because Paul last touched the ball....

On “The Odd Couple,” podcast, Broussard said: Despite trade rumors surrounding Russell Westbrook throughout the offseason, he remains in high spirits heading into the new season. It’s still uncertain if Russ will start or come off the bench, with head coach Darvin Ham still figuring out what’s best for the team. Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley have become fast friends and could be the LA Lakers’ starting backcourt duo Darvin Ham has often tip-toed around the question on who will be the starting guards this season....

The winners of the Sixth Man accolade are generally good enough to be a starter on any given night, however, due to certain team needs and circumstances, their coaching staff brings them in off the bench. This sometimes is viewed negatively, though these players have learned to embrace their role while making the best of it by putting the team needs before themselves. Recent winners include Jamal Crawford, Eric Gordon and Lou Williams - all of whom have started for teams at some stage in their respective careers....

At the forefront of this humongous tectonic shift - which involved LA finishing with a respectable 48-34 win-loss record and dragging the mighty Warriors all the way to a Game 6 - was the 32nd overall pick from the 2015 NBA draft, Montrezl Harrell. His efforts to ignite the spark in LA bagged him a finalist spot for this year’s ‘Sixth Man of the Year’ award (along with teammate Lou Williams and Pacers’ Domantas Sabonis),capping his emphatic season with a fitting end....

Line: Mavericks -7, Total: 197.5 (check our odds page for current NBA point spreads and totals) The injury report for this matchup resembles one from the NFL. Anthony Davis’ shoulder problem has been well documented, and he’s not expected to be back for tonight’s game. Jrue Holiday has been out since January and, forward Ryan Anderson is at least a week away from coming back for the Pelicans. For the Mavericks, center Tyson Chandler (hip) has not played in the last two games and is questionable....

Saturday’s results: Charlotte Hornets 110-123 Denver NuggetsUtah Jazz 110-105 Detroit PistonsDallas Mavericks 100-106 Philadelphia 76ersNew Orleans Pelicans 133-98 Cleveland CavaliersMemphis Grizzlies 88-108 San Antonio SpursToronto Raptors 123-116 Milwaukee BucksGolden State Warriors 127-123 Sacramento KingsHouston Rockets 101-110 Portland Trail Blazers Highlights: Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets): 39 points, 16-29 FG, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and 2 TOs. Kawhi Leonard (Toronto Raptors): 30 points, 8-16 FG, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals and 2 TOs....

The rumor mill ended up — as it rarely does — disappointing us. DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Bledsoe and Ty Lawson were among the stars mentioned on the trading block. Teams were going to move up or down in or any direction, if only to move. But when draft night came, all the talk fizzled, and only eight draft-night trades were made, all of which were relatively minor. Only five roster players were traded on draft night, and just four first-round picks were involved — none of which were in the lottery’s first 14....

The early entry deadline to declare is April 24, and the withdrawal deadline is June 13 for international players and May 25 for players hoping to return to college. Under new NCAA rules, players can enter the draft every year of their eligibility and return if they withdraw soon enough and do not hire an agent. MORE: 2016 NBA Mock Draft | Biggest busts of lottery era The 2016 NBA Draft Scouting Combine will be held from May 11-15 in Chicago, and the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery 2016 will be held May 17....

A state-of-the-art and first of its kind digital victory stand, to be used for the upcoming 35th National Games, was unveiled here Tuesday. Kerala will host the upcoming edition from Jan 31 to Feb 14 next year. Cultural and medal presentation committee chairman Soorya Krishnamoorthy conceptualised the idea and developed the prototype of the victory stand and a mock presentation ceremony was also held to show the working of the stand....

What are nachos? Defined by Merriam-Webster, nachos are a combination of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese and often additional savory toppings, such as hot peppers or refried beans. Some variations of the dishes include salsa, guacamole and minced beef. Who invented nachos? According to an analysis done by Yelp, Mexican cuisine has risen in popularity over the last 15 years, with restaurants being consistently loved by the population. Nachos have been loved by people in Mexico and the U....

Span is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks, but will rejoin the team next week to begin his rehab treatment. The center fielder underwent sports hernia surgery in December, but seemed to have fully recovered by the time spring training started. He hit .302/.355/.416 with five home runs and 37 RBIs last season and is entering the final year of his contract with the Nationals.