Year: 2021

Sam Jones, a Hall of Fame scorer who won 10 titles with the Celtics during their dynasty in the late 1950s and 1960s, has died at the age of 88.

The NBA has shortened the return time for players who test positive for COVID-19 if they are vaccinated and asymptomatic, sources told ESPN.

Spurs assistant Becky Hammon is nearing a five-year deal with the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces that will make her the highest-paid coach in the league, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant downplayed their back-and-forth at the end of the 76ers’ win over the Nets on Thursday night, with the two citing their respect for one another.

The Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs have halted ticket sales and must limit home crowds for three weeks starting Friday due to local ordinances to limit venue capacities because of rising COVID cases.

Thursday’s scheduled game between the Warriors and Nuggets became the 11th game this season to be postponed because of COVID-related reasons amid an outbreak within Denver’s team.

Isaiah Thomas entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Thursday, one day after joining the team on a 10-day hardship deal.