Nba news
Here are some recent NBA news and updates:
Trade Deadline
- The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Dennis Schröder from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Danny Green and a first-round pick.
- The Denver Nuggets traded Jerami Grant to the Detroit Pistons for a first-round pick and a second-round pick.
- The Indiana Pacers traded T.J. Warren to the Phoenix Suns for a second-round pick.
Injuries
- Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain.
- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is out indefinitely with a broken hand.
- Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a shin injury.
Coaching Changes
- The New Orleans Pelicans hired Willie Green as their new head coach.
- The Charlotte Hornets hired James Borrego as their new head coach.
Player News
- Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis is expected to return to the lineup soon after missing several games with a calf injury.
- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to miss a few games with a knee injury.
- Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is expected to miss a few games with a thumb injury.
Standings
- The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in first place in the Western Conference with a 24-6 record.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference with a 25-5 record.
- The Boston Celtics are currently in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 22-8 record.
Awards
- Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the 10th time this season.
- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the 5th time this season.
Other News
- The NBA has announced that the 2021 NBA All-Star Game will be played on March 7th at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
- The NBA has also announced that the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery will be held on May 17th.