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NBA Sunday Showcase
''NBA Sunday Showcase on ABC'' is a series of Sunday afternoon broadcasts of National Basketball Association (NBA) games that are produced by ESPN and televised on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). From 2018-2020 and 2022–present, the Sunday Showcase season always began on Super Bowl Sunday Super Bowl Sunday, officially Super Sunday in the NFL, is the day on which the Super Bowl, the National Football League (NFL)'s annual championship game, is played. Sometimes described as an unofficial national holiday, it recently occurred on t .... However in 2021, due to the delay to the start of the season, the season of Sunday Showcase started 2 weeks after Super Bowl Sunday on February 21, 2021. Games and results 2022–2023 2021–2022 2020–2021 2019–2020 2018–2019 2017–2018 2016–2017 2015–2016 2014–2015 2013–2014 2012–2013 2011–2012 2010–2011 2009–2010 References External linksESPN's official website for coverage of the N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a professional basketball league in North America. The league is composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It is the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It changed its name to the National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL). In 1976, the NBA and the American Basketball Association (ABA) merged, adding four franchises to the NBA. The NBA's regular season runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. The league's playoff tournament extends into June. , NBA players are the world's best paid athletes by average annual salary per player. The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Los Angeles Lakers Season
The 2022–23 Los Angeles Lakers season is the 76th season of the franchise, its 75th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), its 63rd season in Los Angeles, and its 24th season playing home games at Crypto.com Arena. On April 11, 2022, the Los Angeles Lakers fired Frank Vogel as head coach. On June 3, 2022, the Lakers hired Darvin Ham as their new head coach. The Lakers began the season 0–5 and were the last winless team in the league. It was the first time that LeBron James started a season 0–5 since his rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. The Lakers earned their first win in the following game against the Denver Nuggets, after Anthony Davis returned from a one-game absence due to lower back tightness. He scored 23 points and had 15 rebounds, and James added 26 points. In his second game off the bench as the Lakers' sixth man, Russell Westbrook had 18 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. After winning their next game against the Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Denver Nuggets Season
The 2021–22 Denver Nuggets season was the 46th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the franchise's 55th season of existence overall. The Nuggets entered the season after a second-round loss at the hands of the eventual Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns. They finished the season 48–34, but lost to the Golden State Warriors in five games in the first round. Draft The Nuggets owned one first-round pick in the draft, having their second round pick traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder via the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors. Roster Standings Division Conference Game log Preseason , -style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , October 4 , @ L.A. Clippers , , Michael Porter Jr. (23) , JaMychal Green (8) , Monté Morris (6) , Staples Center7,825 , 0–1 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , October 6 , @ Golden State , , Nikola Jokić (17) , Nikola Jokić (10) , Nah'Shon Hyland (6) , Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Dallas Mavericks Season
The 2021–22 Dallas Mavericks season is the 42nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). For the first time since 2007–08, Rick Carlisle would not be the head coach of the Mavericks, as he announced his departure from the team on June 17, 2021. It is the first season since 2004–05 without long-time general manager Donnie Nelson, as he announced his departure from the team on June 17, 2021, a day prior to Rick Carlisle's mutual parting with the Mavs. Carlisle and Nelson were part of the Mavs' 2010–11 championship squad, with Nelson being part of the 2005–06 team that made the Finals that year. On June 28, 2021, the Mavericks hired former player and championship member Jason Kidd as their new head coach. In the playoffs, the Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz in six games in the first round winning their first playoff series since their 2011 championship run. The Mavericks then upset the top-seeded Phoenix Suns in seven games in the Conferen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Milwaukee Bucks Season
The 2021–22 Milwaukee Bucks season is the 54th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bucks entered the season as defending champions after winning the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns in the previous season in six games being the first team since the 2005–06 Miami Heat to come back after trailing 2-0. On August 20, 2021, the NBA announced that the regular season for the league would begin October 19, 2021 and would return to the normal 82-game schedule for the first time since the 2018–19 season. The Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls in the first round in five games and in the second round will be set to face the Boston Celtics for the third time in five seasons. Draft picks The Bucks had one second-round pick entering the draft. Roster Standings Division Conference Game log Preseason , -style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , October 5 , @ Memphis , , Jordan Nwora (16) , Lopez, Mamukelashvili (7) , Connaughton, N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Brooklyn Nets Season
The 2021–22 Brooklyn Nets season was the 46th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), 55th season overall, and its 10th season playing in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. On April 2, 2022, the Nets clinched a spot in the play-in tournament. On April 12, the Nets clinched a playoff spot after winning the play-in game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, they faced the Boston Celtics, losing the series 4–0. It was the second time in three seasons that the Nets were swept in the first round of the playoffs; in the 2020 playoffs, they were swept by the Toronto Raptors. Draft The Nets entered the draft holding one first round pick and three second round picks. The 44th overall pick was acquired on July 7, 2016, in a trade with the Indiana Pacers. The 49th overall pick was acquired on July 6, 2019, in a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The 59th overall pick was acquired on July 20, 2018, in a trade with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Phoenix Suns Season
The 2021–22 Phoenix Suns season was their 54th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as their 29th season at the currently named Footprint Center, their first full season under that name after taking over the naming rights to the previously named Phoenix Suns Arena on July 16, 2021, during the 2021 NBA Finals. The Suns entered the season as the defending Western Conference champions and were attempting to return to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year. On March 24, with a win over the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns have clinched the #1 spot in the Western Conference and the league for the first time since 2005. With the Suns 63rd win over the Los Angeles Lakers on April 5, the Suns set a franchise record for most wins in a season, surpassing the 1992–93 and 2004–05 teams with 62. In the playoffs, the Suns defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in six games in the first round. The Suns then faced the Dallas Mavericks, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Utah Jazz Season
The 2021–22 Utah Jazz season was the 48th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the 43rd season of the franchise in Salt Lake City. After a win against the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime on April 5, the Jazz clinched their sixth consecutive playoff appearance. The Jazz would play the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs where they lost the series in six games. Draft picks Roster Standings Division Conference Game log Preseason , -style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , October 4 , @ San Antonio , , Jared Butler (16) , Hassan Whiteside (10) , Elijah Hughes (4) , AT&T Center10,174 , 0–1 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , October 6 , @ Dallas , , Jared Butler (22) , Udoka Azubuike (14) , Trent Forrest (6) , American Airlines Center15,841 , 0–2 , -style="background:#cfc;" , 3 , October 12 , @ New Orleans , , Rudy Gobert (19) , Rudy Gobert (19) , Conley, Mitchell (5) , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 New York Knicks Season
The 2021–22 New York Knicks season was the 76th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On March 31, 2022, the Knicks were eliminated from playoff contention after the Atlanta Hawks won against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Draft The Knicks entered the draft holding two first round picks and two second round picks. The 21st overall pick was acquired on January 31, 2019, in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks. The 32nd overall pick was acquired on February 6, 2020, in a three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards. The 58th overall pick was acquired on March 25, 2021, in a three-team trade with the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks used their 19th overall pick to select Kai Jones, and then selected Keon Johnson (21st overall pick), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (32nd overall pick) and Jericho Sims (58th overall pick). After getting selected in the draft, Jones was traded to the Charlotte Hornets, Johnson was tra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Philadelphia 76ers Season
The 2021–22 Philadelphia 76ers season is the 73rd season for the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The season was marred by controversy as All-Star guard Ben Simmons demanded to be traded due to his refusal to play for the team, and had missed training camp to enforce his holdout. The 76ers fined Simmons for conduct detrimental to the team and would continue to do so throughout the season. This led to Simmons being the most fined player in NBA history, with reports suggesting he had lost more than $10 million by the end of 2021. On February 10, 2022, Simmons, along with Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and draft picks, were traded to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for All-Star guard James Harden and Paul Millsap. On April 3, after a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Sixers clinched their fifth consecutive playoff appearance. The Sixers defeated the Toronto Raptors in the first round in 6 games and avenged their 2nd round loss to them in 2019. They will f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Boston Celtics Season
The 2021–22 Boston Celtics season is the 76th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Following the Celtics' first-round exit to the Brooklyn Nets in five games from last season, Danny Ainge left his role as the General Manager. Brad Stevens got promoted as the next President of Basketball Operations soon after. The Celtics hired Ime Udoka as the next head coach on June 28, 2021. With the Portland Trail Blazers missing the postseason for the first time since 2013, the Celtics now hold the longest active playoff streak, making the playoffs every year since the 2014–15 season. They also clinched the Atlantic Division title for the first time since 2017 with a 139–110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. In the first round, the Celtics swept the Brooklyn Nets in four games which was their third playoff series sweep in 4 seasons, and beat the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks in the second round in seven games. This was the third playoff matchup agai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Atlanta Hawks Season
The 2021–22 Atlanta Hawks season was the 72nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and 54th in Atlanta. The Hawks entered the season with much higher expectations due to their surprising Eastern Conference Finals appearance in the previous season, but struggled on defense and hovered around .500 for most of the season. Despite the struggles, the Hawks qualified for the Play-in Tournament after a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 12. They defeated both the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers to clinch a playoff berth as the No. 8 seed, but fell to the top-seeded Miami Heat in five games. Draft picks Roster Standings Division Conference Game log Preseason , -style="background:#fcc;" , 1 , October 4 , @ Miami , , Collins, Gallinari, Young (14) , John Collins (9) , Delon Wright (5) , FTX Arena19,600 , 0–1 , -style="background:#fcc;" , 2 , October 6 , Cleveland , , Cam Reddish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
