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Shorts: NBA announces format for 2020-21 season

Shorts: NBA announces format for 2020-21 season

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

All five teams from within a division will play all five teams from one other intraconference division twice at home, and all five teams from the remaining intraconference division twice on the road.

NBA: Brooklyn Nets duo Jordan, Dinwiddie test positive for COVID-19

NBA: Brooklyn Nets duo Jordan, Dinwiddie test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Brooklyn Nets duo DeAndre Jordan and Spencer Dinwiddie said on Monday they have tested positive for COVID-19, the news coming as the NBA prepares to resume the 2020 season next month. NBA commissioner Adam Silver had said last Friday that the season could again be put on hold if there is a "significant spread" of COVID-19 among its players in Orlando.

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

NBA to launch training academy in NCR next year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has planned to launch NBA AcademyIndia, an elite basketball training centre in the National Capital Region (NCR), next April for the top men and women prospects from across the country.

Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup

Doordarshan to telecast T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Prasar Bharati on Monday announced that it will telecast the ongoing T20 World Cup, the Paris Olympics and Wimbledon on its DD Sports channel.

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

PIX: Raptors down Warriors to win their first NBA title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Canada's only NBA team put the finishing touches to a remarkable 4-2 series upset that denied the Warriors a fourth championship in five years.

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

WATCH: NBA cheerleaders dance to 'Ghoomar', video goes viral

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The NBA posted a video of the dance on its Facebook page on Tuesday and it went viral.

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

NBA is coming to India! Sacramento vs Indiana in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The country will host the first ever live NBA match in October this year

Sent Rakul's grievances to NBA, issued advisory to channels: Govt to HC

Sent Rakul's grievances to NBA, issued advisory to channels: Govt to HC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) also told Justice Navin Chawla that on October 9 it issued an advisory to all private satellite TV channels to adhere to the programme code provided under the Cable Television Networks Rules.

India's Palpreet Singh signs NBA Development League contract

India's Palpreet Singh signs NBA Development League contract

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Palpreet Singh, the winner of India's first national basketball talent search program, has signed the NBA Development League contract.

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

On this day: NBA great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is often overlooked in the debate over who is the greatest NBA player of all time as names like Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant dominate the discussion. Abdul-Jabbar, however, undoubtedly deserves his place in the pantheon of the game's greats.

India's Palpreet Singh picked in NBA D-League Draft

India's Palpreet Singh picked in NBA D-League Draft

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Palpreet Singh, winner of the ACG-NBA Jump National Finals, India's first national basketball talent search program, was selected 11th in the fourth Round of the NBA D-League Draft held in New York.

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season. A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on June 23, the National Basketball Association said in a statement on Thursday.

NBA MVP Durant heads to India to promote league

NBA MVP Durant heads to India to promote league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Durant, named Most Valuable Player in this year's NBA Finals, will be in New Delhi next Thursday to open two new basketball courts, funded by his charity foundation, and coach the country's top prospects at the NBA Academy India.

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Want to become an NBA star? Here is your chance...

Rediff.com9 May 2017

'This initiative is not about finding more sponsors or marketing partners. It's about developing elite basketball prospects'

NBA India Games: Pacers rout Kings in second friendly

NBA India Games: Pacers rout Kings in second friendly

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The Pacers had eked out a 132-131 victory against the Kings on Friday, but on Saturday it was altogether a different ball game and the Pacers had a comfortable outing

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

NBA round-up: 76ers snap Bucks' 16-game winning streak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Milwaukee led by 18 in the third quarter before Philadelphia used a 23-9 run to tie the game at 108 mid-way through the final period.

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

Chinese fans fume at NBA as fallout from free speech row spreads

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The state-owned tabloid accused Silver of caving in to political pressure, saying the NBA was treating the Chinese market with arrogant disregard.

India-born Satnam Singh makes NBA history

India-born Satnam Singh makes NBA history

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Satnam Singh Bhamara became the first Indian-born player to be selected in the NBA draft by Dallas Mavericks.

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

NBA roundup: Lakers rally past Pistons after LeBron ejected

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook led the Lakers from 17 points down in the second half. Davis had 30 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Westbrook supplied 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds. Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

What's Yuvi Doing With T20 World Cup?

What's Yuvi Doing With T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Yuvraj Singh took the T20 World Cup trophy into top gear at the Miami Grand Prix circuit.

The India TV-NBA tussle

The India TV-NBA tussle

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has extended an olive branch to India TV -- the Rajat Sharma-promoted channel that withdrew its NBA membership last week after being fined by the News Broadcasting Standards Disputes Redressal Authority.

Move Over Djoko, Jokic Is Here!

Move Over Djoko, Jokic Is Here!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic was not the only Serb making sporting headlines this week. Nikola Jovic led the Detroit Nuggets to their first NBA Championship. Meet the Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals.

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A jam-packed United Center fell silent for eight seconds before Sunday's 69th NBA All-Star game as some 21,000 fans joined hands to pay their respects to the late Kobe Bryant, the global sports icon who dominated professional basketball for two decades. The silence was broken by a string of thunderous "Kobe, Kobe, Kobe," chants that rocked the stadium as they honored Bryant, who wore the No. 8 and No. 24 during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that was highlighted by five National Basketball Association championships.

Am I invited? Trump to PM on watching 1st NBA game in India

Am I invited? Trump to PM on watching 1st NBA game in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The NBA sides Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers will play two pre-season games on October 4 and 5 in front of students under the Reliance Foundation Jr NBA programme.

'Kobe Bryant Day' to honour late NBA legend

'Kobe Bryant Day' to honour late NBA legend

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Kobe would have turned 42 on August 23.

Taj Mahal visit on NBA superstar Kevin Durant's bucket list

Taj Mahal visit on NBA superstar Kevin Durant's bucket list

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

NBA superstar Kevin Durant will be visiting India later this year, aiming to support Indian basketball and see the Taj Mahal, which has been on his bucket list.

NBA boycott: White House's Kushner says will reach out to LeBron

NBA boycott: White House's Kushner says will reach out to LeBron

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The National Basketball Association postponed all three of its playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic to protest racial injustice, triggering similar moves across other sports.

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Satnam Singh may have endured a tough time with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, but he isn't ready to give up just yet.

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Basketball aficionados from Mumbai were taught basics of the game by NBA legends Horace Grant, Ron Harper and Peja Stojakovic at the NBA JAM Mumbai stop at St Stanislaus school ground in Bandra.

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

NBA legends enthrall Mumbai's basketball fans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Basketball aficionados from Mumbai were taught basics of the game by NBA legends Horace Grant, Ron Harper and Peja Stojakovic at the NBA JAM Mumbai stop at St Stanislaus school ground in Bandra.

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Who are Sprint King Bolt's favourites to lift T20 WC?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

While the United States appear to be unlikely hosts for a cricket competition, with the men's "Big Four" leagues of MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL dominating the sporting landscape, Bolt said American fans will be treated to an experience unlike any other.

NBA star Raja Bell to visit India

NBA star Raja Bell to visit India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The NBA, which opened its first office in Mumbai in October last year, has hosted more than 450 basketball development events in India since 2008 as part of the league's effort to grow basketball.

PHOTOS: Warriors rout Cavaliers to win second straight NBA title

PHOTOS: Warriors rout Cavaliers to win second straight NBA title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The fourth consecutive NBA Finals matchup between the two rivals proved to be the most lopsided as the Warriors won the latest best-of-seven series in four games.

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Ex-NBA star found unresponsive at brothel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former NBA star Lamar Odom was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel, law enforcement officials said.

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

All you need to know about NBA champion Golden State Warriors

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Profile of the Golden State Warriors, who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday to win their second NBA championship in three seasons.

NBA: Dallas Mavericks introduce India's Satnam Singh

NBA: Dallas Mavericks introduce India's Satnam Singh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The Dallas Mavericks introduced 19-year-old Satnam Singh Bhamra as the first-ever Indian NBA draft pick.

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic has been acquired by the New Jersey Nets in a three-team trade that sent Nets guard-forward Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets, the NBA teams said on Wednesday.

India's first NBA draft pick Satnam fails dope test

India's first NBA draft pick Satnam fails dope test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

'Mr. Bhamara would like to state that he was and remains a clean competitor and has always played basketball fairly'

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

NBA looking to win clicks and eye-balls of cricket-obsessed Indians

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Now, with an aim to make basketball the second-most followed sport in India, the NBA launched its customized NBA.com in Mumbai on Wednesday.

NBA All-Star Gasol to visit India

NBA All-Star Gasol to visit India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Pau Gasol, a two-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion and a three-time All-Star, will travel to Mumbai and Delhi next week to further the growth of basketball and the NBA in the world's second-largest nation.