Report: Tristan Thompson reaches deal with Celtics

Free agent center Tristan Thompson has reached an agreement with the Boston Celtics on a two-year, $19 million contract, reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports. Sources: Two-year, $19 million deal for Tristan Thompson in Boston. https://t.co/U6p14ooIwg — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 22, 2020 Thompson spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Cleveland …

Pelicans eager to see Zion Williamson play alongside Steven Adams

Former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson will form an imposing frontcourt with Steven Adams. You might walk off the floor victorious. Just know you’ll catch a physical beatdown trying to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans this season. That’s the thought that immediately crossed the mind of Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy when New Orleans …

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces eligible candidates for Class of 2021

Paul Pierce is among the list of candidates for the Hall of Fame Class of 2021. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame today announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2021, including first-time nominees Doug Collins, Michael Cooper, Howard Garfinkel, Lou Henson, Paul Pierce, Val Ackerman, Yolanda Griffith and Lauren Jackson. Returning to the …

NBA on Christmas Day: Fantasy Guide

Kevin Durant is among the players to consider for your FanDuel lineups on Christmas. FanDuel is the perfect companion to Christmas Day hoops. Build your perfect Christmas Day fantasy squad — then enter FanDuel’s Santa Slam contest to compete for a share of $1,000,000 in total payouts.              Before the action tips off with Pelicans-Heat at …

NBA on Christmas Day: Fantasy Guide

Kevin Durant is among the players to consider for your FanDuel lineups on Christmas. FanDuel is the perfect companion to Christmas Day hoops. Build your perfect Christmas Day fantasy squad — then enter FanDuel’s Santa Slam contest to compete for a share of $1,000,000 in total payouts.              Before the action tips off with Pelicans-Heat at …

Heat's Jimmy Butler (ankle) exits game vs. Pelicans, does not return

Heat’s Jimmy Butler handles the ball during the Christmas Day game against the Pelicans. Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for the remainder of the Christmas Day matinee against the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced. The five-time All-Star is dealing with right ankle stiffness. Butler entered the contest as a game-time …