Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID.

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.
The NBA could easily be looking at close to 600 players

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.
The NBA could easily be looking at close 600 players suiting up for the league this season with the Omicron virus dessimanting teams.

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.
The NBA could easily be looking at close to 600 players suiting up for the league this season with the Omicron virus dessimanting teams.

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.
The NBA could easily be looking at close to 600 players suiting up this season with the Omicron virus dessimanting teams.

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.
The NBA could easily be looking at close to 600 players suiting up this season with the Omicron virus dessimanting rosters.

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.
The NBA could easily be looking at close to 600 players suiting up this season with the Omicron virus ravaging rosters.

Veteran center Greg Monroe made history by becoming the NBA-record 541st player used in the league this season when he checked in off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves in their 108-103 home win over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32949469/minnesota-timberwolves-signee-greg-monroe-becomes-record-541st-player-play-nba-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Monroe was signed to a 10-day contract early on Monday due to Minnesota's lack of health players because of COVID. In 25 minutes of action, Monroe put up 11 points and 9 rebounds.
The NBA could easily be looking at close to 600 players suiting up this season with the Omicron variant&nbsp; ravaging rosters.

Greg Monroe became the 541st player to play in the NBA this season when the T-Wolves signed him, breaking a league record.

Greg Monroe becomes record breaking 541st player to play in NBA this year

Brooklyn&rsquo;s Nets say LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have cleared NBA Health and Safety Protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1475874828926152706" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo (Twitter)</a>

Brooklyn&rsquo;s Nets say LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have cleared NBA Health and Safety Protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1475874828926152706" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Nets will hope to welcome back Durant and Aldridge on

Brooklyn&rsquo;s Nets say LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have cleared NBA Health and Safety Protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1475874828926152706" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Haynes of Yahoo (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Nets will hope to welcome back Durant and Aldridge on Thursday vs. the 76ers, while Irving will need to ramp-up his conditioning for the next two weeks before making his season debut, per head coach Steve Nash.

According to Yahoo, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and LaMarcus Aldridge have cleared protocols for the Brooklyn Nets.

Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge clear health/safety protocols

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard will likely have to wait another 2-3

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard will likely have to wait another 2-3 weeks before

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player, meaning Irving will only b

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player because of his vaccination status, meaning Irving will only be availble to play in road games

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player, meaning Irving will only be availble to play in road games for the Nets

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player, meaning Irving will only be availble to play in road games for the Nets.

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player, meaning Irving will only be availble to play in road games for the Nets.

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player, meaning Irving will only be available to play in road games for the Nets.

Kyrie Irving will need "closer to two weeks" from the time he regularly joins Brooklyn's practices to be game-ready, Nets coach Steve Nash said today.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1475597532612943873" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marc Stein (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: It's unclear if Irving has cleared the COVID-19 protocols yet after entering them almost two weeks ago, but the All-Star guard is still weeks away from a potential season debut for the Nets. Brooklyn has made the decision to accept Irving as a 'part-time' player, meaning Irving will only be available to play in road games for the Nets until he fulfills New York's vaccination requirements.

Nets head coach Steve Nash says Kyrie Irving will need closer to two weeks to get into game-shape.

Steve Nash: Kyrie Irving will need close to two weeks to get in game-shape

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has entered Covid protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475597582097334273" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has entered Covid protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475597582097334273" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has entered Covid protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475597582097334273" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Ayton joins

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has entered Covid protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475597582097334273" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Ayton joins teammates Jae Crowder, Elfrid Payton and coach Monty Williams in protocols.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has entered Covid protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475597582097334273" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Ayton joins teammate Jae Crowder and coach Monty Williams in protocols.

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has entered Covid protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475597582097334273" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Ayton joins teammate Jae Crowder and coach Monty Williams in COVID-19 protocols.

Suns center Deandre Ayton enters health and safety protocols, according to ESPN.

Deandre Ayton enters health/safety protocols

Free agent center Greg Monroe plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475244906960596992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>

Free agent center Greg Monroe plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475244906960596992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Free agent center Greg Monroe plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475244906960596992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Timberwolves will use the COVID hardship exemption to

Free agent center Greg Monroe plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475244906960596992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Timberwolves will use the COVID hardship exemption to bring on Greg Monroe, who hasn't played in the NBA since

Free agent center Greg Monroe plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475244906960596992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Timberwolves will use the COVID hardship exemption to bring on Greg Monroe, who hasn't played in the NBA since the 18-19 season.

Free agent center Greg Monroe plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475244906960596992" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: The Timberwolves will use the COVID hardship exemption to bring on Greg Monroe, who hasn't played in the NBA since the 18-19 season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will sign free agent Greg Monroe to a 10-day contract.

Greg Monroe to sign 10-day contract with Minnesota Timberwolves

The Lakers and Isaiah Thomas won&rsquo;t do a second 10-day contract, making him a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source:
ANALYSIS: Charania added that, "multiple teams are expected to express interest in Thomas, who averaged 9.3 points in four games for Lakers."

The Lakers and Isaiah Thomas won&rsquo;t do a second 10-day contract, making him a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter_
ANALYSIS: Charania added that, "multiple teams are expected to express interest in Thomas, who averaged 9.3 points in four games for Lakers."

The Lakers and Isaiah Thomas won&rsquo;t do a second 10-day contract, making him a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475181459900186631" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Charania added that, "multiple teams are expected to express interest in Thomas, who averaged 9.3 points in four games for Lakers."

The Lakers will not give Isaiah Thomas a second 10-day contract, making him a free agent.

Isaiah Thomas won't get second 10-day Lakers deal, becomes free agent

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in just 13

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in just 13 seasons. Tolliver will be just the

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in just 13 seasons. Tolliver will be just the sixth player in NBA history to play for 12 different

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in just 13 seasons. Tolliver will be just the sixth player in NBA history to play for 12 different franchises.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in 13 seasons. Tolliver will be just the sixth player in NBA history to play for 12 different franchises.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in 13 seasons. Tolliver will be just the sixth player in NBA history to play for 12 different franchises, joining

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in 13 seasons. Tolliver will be just the sixth player in NBA history to play for 12 different franchises, joining Hornets' Ish Smith as the only other active player to do so.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475135988104114176" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: This will be Tolliver's 12th team he will have played for in 13 seasons. Tolliver will be just the sixth player in NBA history to play for 12 different franchises, joining Hornets' Ish Smith as the only other active player to do so.

According to The Athletic, the Pelicans are signing veteran forward Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract.

Pelicans to sign veteran Anthony Tolliver to 10-day contract

There's renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league's 30 teams, sources told ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-23 or 2023-24 season, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32937489/renewed-momentum-creation-season-nba-tournament-sources-said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>

There's renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league's 30 teams, sources told ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-23 or 2023-24 season, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32937489/renewed-momentum-creation-season-nba-tournament-sources-said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS:

There's renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league's 30 teams, sources told ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-23 or 2023-24 season, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32937489/renewed-momentum-creation-season-nba-tournament-sources-said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski

There's renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league's 30 teams, sources told ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-23 or 2023-24 season, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32937489/renewed-momentum-creation-season-nba-tournament-sources-said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Wojnarowski added

There's renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league's 30 teams, sources told ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-23 or 2023-24 season, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32937489/renewed-momentum-creation-season-nba-tournament-sources-said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Here are some of the details of a possible in-season tournament for the NBA via Wojnarowski:
Negotiations have centered on an in-season tournament that would begin with pool play as part of the regular-season schedule prior to teams with the best records advancing to an eight-team, single-elimination tournament that would culminate prior to Christmas, sources said. The proposal also would shorten the regular season from 82 to 78 games, sources said.
The sides have discussed a purse of $1 million per player for the winning team, and the players could see more financial and competitive incentives before an agreement on the format, sources said. The NBA has been motivated with the prospects of lucrative television and sponsorship revenue that it is hopeful would deliver long-term financial growth.

There's renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league's 30 teams, sources told ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-23 or 2023-24 season, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32937489/renewed-momentum-creation-season-nba-tournament-sources-said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Here are some of the details of a possible in-season tournament for the NBA via Wojnarowski:
"Negotiations have centered on an in-season tournament that would begin with pool play as part of the regular-season schedule prior to teams with the best records advancing to an eight-team, single-elimination tournament that would culminate prior to Christmas, sources said. The proposal also would shorten the regular season from 82 to 78 games, sources said.
The sides have discussed a purse of $1 million per player for the winning team, and the players could see more financial and competitive incentives before an agreement on the format, sources said. The NBA has been motivated with the prospects of lucrative television and sponsorship revenue that it is hopeful would deliver long-term financial growth.

There's renewed momentum for the creation of a future in-season NBA tournament among the league's 30 teams, sources told ESPN.
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have been discussing elements of the tournament, which could become part of the calendar as soon as the 2022-23 or 2023-24 season, sources said.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32937489/renewed-momentum-creation-season-nba-tournament-sources-said" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Here are some of the details of a possible in-season tournament for the NBA via Wojnarowski:
"Negotiations have centered on an in-season tournament that would begin with pool play as part of the regular-season schedule prior to teams with the best records advancing to an eight-team, single-elimination tournament that would culminate prior to Christmas, sources said. The proposal also would shorten the regular season from 82 to 78 games, sources said.
The sides have discussed a purse of $1 million per player for the winning team, and the players could see more financial and competitive incentives before an agreement on the format, sources said. The NBA has been motivated with the prospects of lucrative television and sponsorship revenue that it is hopeful would deliver long-term financial growth."
&nbsp;

According to a report, the NBA is gaining traction on a possible in-season tournament with a cash prize for players.

Report: NBA in-season tournament gaining momentum

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has entered COVID-19 protocols, team says.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475169143880142855" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the ninth Hawks player to do so.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1475169143880142855" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the ninth Hawks player to do so.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the ninth Hawks player to do so.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. 
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS:

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Charania also added that Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has entered health and safety protocols as well

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Charania also added that Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has entered health and safety protocols as well. With families gathering for the holiday season, the league should be expecting an influx in positive COVID cases

-Spurs&lsquo; Dejounte Murray has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out vs. Pistons.
-Atlanta Hawks F John Collins has entered the league&rsquo;s Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
-Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is entering Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Charania also added that Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has entered health and safety protocols as well. With families gathering for the holiday season, the league should be expecting an influx in positive COVID cases around the association.

Lonzo Ball, Dejounte Murray, and Rajon Rondo are the latest players to enter COVID health and safety protocols.

Lonzo Ball, Dejounte Murray, John Collins latest to enter COVID protocols

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota to enter the league's COVID protocols

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota to enter the league's COVID protocols and Schroder becomes

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota to enter the league's COVID protocols and Schroder becomes Boston's

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota to enter the league's COVID protocols and Schroder becomes Boston's fourth player to currently be in

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota to enter the league's COVID protocols and Schroder becomes Boston's fourth player to currently be in procols.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN. He&rsquo;s the eighth player to enter for Minnesota, including Karl Anthony-Towns, Anthony Edwards and Patrick Beverley.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota to enter the league's COVID protocols and Schroder becomes Boston's fourth player currently in protocols.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D&rsquo;Angelo Russell has entered into Covid protocols, sources tell ESPN.
Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has entered health and safety protocols.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474775904761126915" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474797587043688451" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania of The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS: Russell is the eighth player for Minnesota to enter the league's COVID protocols and Schroder becomes Boston's fourth player currently in protocols.

T-Wolves' D'Angelo Russell and Celtics' Dennis Schroder both enter health/safety protocols.

D’Angelo Russell and Dennis Schroder both enter COVID protocols

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS:

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will welcome buck

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will welcome buck Bobby Portis

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will welcome buck Bobby Portis

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will welcome buck Bobby Portis and Donte DiVincenzo as well

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will also welcome buck Bobby Portis and Donte DiVincenzo as well

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will also welcome buck Bobby Portis and Donte DiVincenzo who also cleared health and safety protocols ahead of Saturday's Chrstmas Day matchup vs. Boston.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will also welcome buck Bobby Portis and Donte DiVincenzo who also cleared health and safety protocols ahead of Saturday's Christmas Day matchup vs. Boston.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and -- barring a setback -- is expected to be available.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1474753974444122119" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter)</a>
ANALYSIS: Milwaukee will also welcome buck Bobby Portis and Donte DiVincenzo who also cleared health and safety protocols ahead of Saturday's Christmas Day matchup vs. Boston.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (COVID) is expected to play vs. the Celtics on Christmas Day.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (COVID) expected to play vs. Celtics

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a multiyear extension, the team announced Saturday.
Bickerstaff will be under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32935712/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-coach-jb-bickerstaff-agrees-extension-2026-2027-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a multiyear extension, the team announced Saturday.
Bickerstaff will be under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32935712/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-coach-jb-bickerstaff-agrees-extension-2026-2027-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS:

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a multiyear extension, the team announced Saturday.
Bickerstaff will be under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32935712/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-coach-jb-bickerstaff-agrees-extension-2026-2027-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Cavs GM Koby Altman had this to say in a prepared statement annoucing the extension for coach J.B. Bickerstaff:
&nbsp;

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a multiyear extension, the team announced Saturday.
Bickerstaff will be under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32935712/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-coach-jb-bickerstaff-agrees-extension-2026-2027-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Cavs GM Koby Altman had this to say in a prepared statement annoucing the extension for coach J.B. Bickerstaff:
"J.B. Bickerstaff is, with all certainty, the right head coach to lead this franchise into what we believe is a very promising future," said Altman in a prepared statement. "The decision to extend J.B. is not based solely on the early success of this season, but rather a body of work since his arrival to Cleveland. His leadership style, coaching experience and commitment to player development has instilled a growing confidence that resonates across our entire organization. We continue to see innovative and strategic examples of his impact on this roster, coupled by his unique ability to build upon a culture that leads to sustainable success."

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a multiyear extension, the team announced Saturday.
Bickerstaff will be under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32935712/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-coach-jb-bickerstaff-agrees-extension-2026-2027-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Cavs GM Koby Altman had this to say in a prepared statement annoucing the extension for coach J.B. Bickerstaff:
"J.B. Bickerstaff is, with all certainty, the right head coach to lead this franchise into what we believe is a very promising future. The decision to extend J.B. is not based solely on the early success of this season, but rather a body of work since his arrival to Cleveland. His leadership style, coaching experience and commitment to player development has instilled a growing confidence that resonates across our entire organization. We continue to see innovative and strategic examples of his impact on this roster, coupled by his unique ability to build upon a culture that leads to sustainable success."

Amid a dramatic franchise transformation, the Cleveland Cavaliers have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a multiyear extension, the team announced Saturday.
Bickerstaff will be under contract through the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN.
Source: <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32935712/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-coach-jb-bickerstaff-agrees-extension-2026-2027-season" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN </a>
ANALYSIS: Cavs GM Koby Altman had this to say in a prepared statement announcing the extension for coach J.B. Bickerstaff:
"J.B. Bickerstaff is, with all certainty, the right head coach to lead this franchise into what we believe is a very promising future. The decision to extend J.B. is not based solely on the early success of this season, but rather a body of work since his arrival to Cleveland. His leadership style, coaching experience and commitment to player development has instilled a growing confidence that resonates across our entire organization. We continue to see innovative and strategic examples of his impact on this roster, coupled by his unique ability to build upon a culture that leads to sustainable success."

According to ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a contract extension with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

Cavs agree to contract extension with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff

Jonathan Concool is an NBA news desk editor and writer based out of Los Angeles, CA. Previously, his work has been featured on Basketball Insiders. This is his sixth season working in sports journalism.