After nearly three decades at the helm, Gregg Popovich has officially stepped down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, closing the curtain on one of the most iconic and influential coaching careers in NBA history.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has expressed interest in relocating its basketball academy to Indonesia from Australia, according to local media reports quoting Indonesia's Youth and Sports Minister Dito Ariotedjo.
"This is the most important decision in my life. I want to showcase myself on a bigger stage," said the 19-year-old in an interview with Xinhua.
Boston Celtics, the reigning NBA champions, have reached an agreement for a USD 6.1 billion sale to a group led by William Chisholm, co-founder of private equity firm Symphony Technology Group, the team announced on Thursday.
The Dallas Mavericks have confirmed the arrival of 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis and Small Guard Max Christie after the news of their trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, which sends franchise player Luka Doncic sent shockwaves throughout the National Basketball Association on Sunday.
Solskjaer won the league title six times with Manchester United, two FA Cups and a Champions League title. He was also part of the team that won the historic treble in 1999.
Bryant finished his playing career as the Lakers' all-time leading points scorer, and is fourth on the NBA's all-time list with 33,643 points.
The NBA has yet to implement a full-scale testing program for all teams, a step that must be taken if there is going to be a return to play this season.
The NBA has been in shutdown since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the suspension of every professional league in North America.
A handful of NBA teams have indicated they plan to take advantage of the green light to return to practice facilities but many have decided to wait.
