Best 2017 basketball news

Here are some of the biggest and most notable basketball news stories from 2017:

  1. Cavaliers Win NBA Championship: The Cleveland Cavaliers won their second NBA championship in three years, defeating the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, 4-1.
  2. Kevin Durant Leaves Thunder for Warriors: Superstar forward Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world by leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Golden State Warriors, forming a superteam with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
  3. Paul George Joins Thunder: Paul George, a perennial All-Star, left the Indiana Pacers to join the Oklahoma City Thunder, reuniting with his former teammate Russell Westbrook.
  4. Chris Paul Traded to Rockets: The Los Angeles Clippers traded Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, sending shockwaves through the NBA. Paul joined James Harden and Trevor Ariza to form a formidable trio.
  5. Kawhi Leonard's Injury: San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard suffered a quadriceps injury that kept him out for most of the season, raising questions about his future with the team.
  6. NBA Trade Deadline: The 2017 NBA trade deadline saw several blockbuster deals, including the aforementioned Paul George trade, as well as the trade of Serge Ibaka to the Toronto Raptors.
  7. Joel Embiid's Breakout Season: Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid emerged as one of the NBA's top young players, averaging 18.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
  8. Ben Simmons' Rookie Season: Philadelphia 76ers point forward Ben Simmons, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 draft, had a strong rookie season, averaging 15.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game.
  9. NBA All-Star Game: The 2017 NBA All-Star Game was played in New Orleans, with Team LeBron defeating Team Stephen, 192-182.
  10. NBA Playoffs: The 2017 NBA playoffs saw several upsets, including the Golden State Warriors' first-round loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Finals defeat of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

These are just a few of the many notable basketball news stories from 2017. It was a year filled with exciting trades, injuries, and playoff action!