Tim MacMahon: Dirk Nowitzki, seated by Mark Cuban near the Mavs’ bench, got a standing ovation when shown on the AAC big screens during the timeout. It’s the first game he’s been to as a retiree.
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Dolan had a conversation with Mills and …
Dolan had a conversation with Mills and other members of the front office the day after the press conference. Per SNY sources, Mills and management came away with the impression that they would be safe if New York showed progress. The Knicks are 2-2 since Mills and Perry addressed the media, presumably at the direction of Dolan, who was understandably unhappy with the club’s rough start.
Gerald Bourguet: Suns will officially …
Playoff-bound teams rest players at the …
Playoff-bound teams rest players at the risk of losing games or even home-court advantage… as do lowly ones like Memphis, which rested 20-year-old rookie Ja Morant for a weekend home loss. I’ve got an idea! Play fewer games! Oh, right, that would mean less revenue and lower salaries. That’s one thing that unites owners and players: No one wants that.
Dwain Price: Mark Cuban on Kristaps …
Dwain Price: Mark Cuban on Kristaps Porzingis: “The guy is a bonafide superstar! He’s putting up ungodly numbers and he’s still rusty. Can you imagine where he’s going to get to?” @NBA a @Dallas Mavericks #Mavs
Kids in Flint are getting $25 vouchers …
Kids in Flint are getting $25 vouchers to buy produce at the Flint Farmers Market. Through an expanded partnership with the Michigan State University-Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative, FlintNOW, an initiative by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores, and the national Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced they will distribute $325,000 worth of gift certificates for fruits and vegetables all Flint children, starting Friday, Nov. 8.
In a statement, Gores, a Flint native, …
In a statement, Gores, a Flint native, praised the NBPA Foundation and NBA players from around the country for investing in Flint and its children. “We are expanding the program and bringing more people together because kids in Flint deserve our support more than ever,” said Gores. “I’m proud of the way the NBA and players throughout the league continue to step up. Healthy food and good nutrition can make a real impact on the day to day lives of children and their families.”