2016–17 NBA season explained

2016–17 NBA Season
League:National Basketball Association
Sport:Basketball
Duration:October 25, 2016 – April 12, 2017
April 15 – May 25, 2017 (Playoffs)
June 1–12, 2017 (Finals)
No Of Games:82
No Of Teams:30
Tv:ABC, TNT, ESPN, NBA TV
Draft:Draft
Draft Link:2016 NBA draft
Top Pick:Ben Simmons
Top Pick Link:List of first overall NBA draft picks
Picked By:Philadelphia 76ers
Season:Regular season
Top Seed:Golden State Warriors
Mvp:Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City)
Mvp Link:NBA Most Valuable Player Award
Top Scorer:Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City)
Top Scorer Link:List of National Basketball Association annual scoring leaders
Playoffs:Playoffs
Playoffs Link:2017 NBA playoffs
Conf1:Eastern
Conf1 Link:Eastern Conference (NBA)
Conf1 Champ:Cleveland Cavaliers
Conf1 Runner-Up:Boston Celtics
Conf2:Western
Conf2 Link:Western Conference (NBA)
Conf2 Champ:Golden State Warriors
Conf2 Runner-Up:San Antonio Spurs
Finals:Finals
Finals Link:2017 NBA Finals
Finals Champ:Golden State Warriors
Finals Runner-Up:Cleveland Cavaliers
Finals Mvp:Kevin Durant (Golden State)
Finals Mvp Link:Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award
Seasonslist:List of NBA seasons
Seasonslistnames:NBA
Prevseason Link:2015–16 NBA season
Prevseason Year:2015–16
Nextseason Link:2017–18 NBA season
Nextseason Year:2017–18

The 2016–17 NBA season was the 71st season of the National Basketball Association. The regular season began on October 25, 2016, with the 2016 NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers hosting a game against the New York Knicks. The 2017 NBA All-Star Game was played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 19, 2017, with the West defeating the East 192–182. Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans was named the All Star Game MVP after breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record by scoring 52 points in the All Star Game. The original host of the game, Charlotte's Spectrum Center, was removed as the host on July 21, 2016, due to the league's opposition against North Carolina's Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act.[1] The regular season ended on April 12, 2017, and the playoffs began on April 15, 2017, and ended on June 12, 2017, with the Golden State Warriors going 16–1 in the playoffs and beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games during their third consecutive matchup in the NBA Finals. This was the last season for the NBA to use Adidas jerseys. Starting with the 2017-18 NBA season, the jerseys were from Nike. Additionally, Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors, and Dwyane Wade with the Chicago Bulls, after playing their entire careers until then with one team (Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat, respectively).

Transactions

See main article: List of 2016–17 NBA season transactions.

Retirement

Free agency

Free agency negotiations began on July 1, 2016, at 12:01 a.m. e.t. Players were allowed to sign starting on July 6, after the July moratorium ended.

Coaching changes

Off-season
Team2015–16 season2016–17 season
Brooklyn NetsTony Brown (interim)Kenny Atkinson
Minnesota TimberwolvesSam Mitchell (interim)Tom Thibodeau
Washington WizardsRandy WittmanScott Brooks
Los Angeles LakersByron ScottLuke Walton
Sacramento KingsGeorge KarlDave Joerger
Indiana PacersFrank VogelNate McMillan
Orlando MagicScott SkilesFrank Vogel
Memphis GrizzliesDave JoergerDavid Fizdale
Houston RocketsJ. B. Bickerstaff (interim)Mike D'Antoni
New York KnicksKurt Rambis (interim)Jeff Hornacek

Off-season

In-season

There were no head coaching changes during the regular season. This was the first time since the 1963–64 NBA season that there was no in-season coaching changes, the fourth time this happened in league history.[42]

Preseason

The preseason began on October 1, 2016, and ended on October 21, 2016.

Regular season

The regular season began on October 25, 2016. Christmas Day games were played on December 25, 2016. The regular season ended on April 12, 2017. The schedule was released at 6:00 p.m. ET on August 11, 2016.

Eastern Conference
  • Western Conference

    • By conference

    Notes

    Tiebreakers

    Eastern Conference
    Western Conference

    Playoffs

    See main article: 2017 NBA playoffs. The 2017 NBA Playoffs began on April 15, 2017. In May 2017, ESPN aired the Western Conference Finals and TNT aired the Eastern Conference Finals. The season ended with the 2017 NBA Finals which began on June 1, 2017, and ended on June 12, 2017, on ABC.

    Bracket

    Statistics

    Individual statistic leaders

    Category Player Team Statistic
    31.6
    14.1
    11.2
    2.03
    2.64
    Turnovers per game 5.7
    Fouls per game 3.9
    Minutes per game 37.8
    FG% 71.4%
    FT% 91.2%
    3FG% 45.1%
    30.7
    64
    42

    Individual game highs

    Category Player Team Statistic
    Points 70
    Rebounds 25
    Los Angeles Clippers
    Utah Jazz
    Assists 22
    Steals 10
    Blocks 8
    Chicago Bulls
    Utah Jazz
    Three-pointers 13

    Team statistic leaders

    Category Team Statistic
    Points per game 116.0
    Rebounds per game 46.6
    Assists per game 30.4
    Steals per game 9.5
    Blocks per game 6.7
    Turnovers per game 16.0
    FG% 49.5%
    FT% 81.5%
    3FG% 39.1%
    +/− +11.6

    Awards

    Yearly awards

    See main article: 2017 NBA Awards. Awards were presented at the NBA Awards ceremony, which were held on June 26. Finalists for voted awards were announced during the playoffs and winners were presented at the award ceremony. The All-NBA Teams were announced in advance in order for teams to have all the necessary information to make off-season preparations.

    2016–17 NBA awards
    Award Recipient(s) Runner(s)-up/Finalists[43]
    Most Valuable PlayerRussell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder) James Harden (Houston Rockets)
    Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs)
    Defensive Player of the YearDraymond Green (Golden State Warriors) Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)
    Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio Spurs)
    Rookie of the YearMalcolm Brogdon (Milwaukee Bucks) Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers)
    Dario Šarić (Philadelphia 76ers)
    Sixth Man of the YearEric Gordon (Houston Rockets) Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors)
    Lou Williams (Los Angeles Lakers/Houston Rockets)
    Most Improved PlayerGiannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)
    Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets)
    Coach of the YearMike D'Antoni (Houston Rockets) Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs)
    Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat)
    Executive of the YearBob Myers (Golden State Warriors)
    NBA Sportsmanship AwardKemba Walker (Charlotte Hornets)
    LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)[44]
    Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year AwardDirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks)
    Community Assist AwardIsaiah Thomas (Boston Celtics)

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    Players of the Week

    The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week.

    WeekEastern ConferenceWestern Conferenceclass=unsortableRef.
    October 25–30 (Cleveland Cavaliers) (1/4) (Oklahoma City Thunder) (1/4)[48]
    October 31 – November 6 (Cleveland Cavaliers) (2/4) (Utah Jazz) (1/1)[49]
    November 7–13 (Toronto Raptors) (1/4) (Houston Rockets) (1/4)[50]
    November 14–20 (Chicago Bulls) (1/3) (New Orleans Pelicans) (1/1)[51]
    November 21–27 (Cleveland Cavaliers) (1/1) (Golden State Warriors) (1/1)[52]
    November 28 – December 4 (Milwaukee Bucks) (1/1) (Oklahoma City Thunder) (2/4)[53]
    December 5–11 (Cleveland Cavaliers) (3/4) (Memphis Grizzlies) (1/1)[54]
    December 12–18 (Toronto Raptors) (2/4) (Houston Rockets) (2/4)[55]
    December 19–25 (Boston Celtics) (1/2) (Oklahoma City Thunder) (3/4)[56]
    December 26 – January 1 (Washington Wizards) (1/2) (Houston Rockets) (3/4)[57]
    January 2–8 (Chicago Bulls) (2/3) (Golden State Warriors) (1/3)[58]
    January 9–15 (Toronto Raptors) (3/4) (Utah Jazz) (1/1)[59]
    January 16–22 (Philadelphia 76ers) (1/1) (San Antonio Spurs) (1/2)[60]
    January 23–29 (Miami Heat) (1/1) (Sacramento Kings) (1/1)[61]
    January 30 – February 5 (Boston Celtics) (2/2) (Golden State Warriors) (2/3)[62]
    February 6–12 (Cleveland Cavaliers) (4/4) (Los Angeles Clippers) (1/1)[63]
    February 27 – March 5 (Charlotte Hornets) (1/1) (San Antonio Spurs) (2/2)[64]
    March 6–12 (Washington Wizards) (2/2) (Minnesota Timberwolves) (1/1)[65]
    March 13–19 (Miami Heat) (1/1) (Portland Trail Blazers) (1/1)[66]
    March 20–26 (Toronto Raptors) (4/4) (Houston Rockets) (4/4)[67]
    March 27 – April 2 (Chicago Bulls) (3/3) (Golden State Warriors) (3/3)[68]
    April 3–9 (Indiana Pacers) (1/1) (Oklahoma City Thunder) (4/4)[69]

    Players of the Month

    The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month.

    MonthEastern ConferenceWestern Conferenceclass=unsortableRef.
    October/November (Cleveland Cavaliers) (1/2) (Oklahoma City Thunder) (1/2)[70]
    December (Washington Wizards) (1/1) (Houston Rockets) (1/1)[71]
    January (Boston Celtics) (1/1) (Golden State Warriors) (1/1)
    (Golden State Warriors) (1/1)    		[72]
    February (Cleveland Cavaliers) (2/2) (Oklahoma City Thunder) (2/2)[73]
    March (Milwaukee Bucks) (1/1) (Portland Trail Blazers) (1/1)[74]
    April (Indiana Pacers) (1/1) (Los Angeles Clippers) (1/1)[75]

    Rookies of the Month

    The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month.

    MonthEastern ConferenceWestern Conferenceclass=unsortableRef.
    October/November (Philadelphia 76ers) (1/3) (Denver Nuggets) (1/1)[76]
    December (Philadelphia 76ers) (2/3) (New Orleans Pelicans) (1/2)[77]
    January (Philadelphia 76ers) (3/3) (Phoenix Suns) (1/1)[78]
    February (Philadelphia 76ers) (1/2) (Dallas Mavericks) (1/1)[79]
    March (Philadelphia 76ers) (2/2) (Sacramento Kings) (2/2)[80]
    April (New York Knicks) (1/1) (Phoenix Suns) (1/1)[81]

    Coaches of the Month

    The following coaches were named the Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month.

    MonthEastern ConferenceWestern Conferenceclass=unsortableRef.
    October/November (Cleveland Cavaliers) (1/1) (Golden State Warriors) (1/2)[82]
    December (Toronto Raptors) (1/1) (Houston Rockets) (1/1)[83]
    January (Washington Wizards) (1/1) (Golden State Warriors) (2/2)[84]
    February (Miami Heat) (1/1) (San Antonio Spurs) (1/1)[85]
    March (Milwaukee Bucks) (1/1) (Portland Trail Blazers) (1/1)[86]
    April (Indiana Pacers) (1/1) (Los Angeles Clippers) (1/1)[87]

    Arenas

    Uniforms

    Media

    This was the first season of the new nine-year U.S. television contracts with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV.

    In Canada, rights were divided between the TSN and Sportsnet groups of channels and NBA TV Canada. These rights are of indefinite duration, as NBA TV Canada is owned by the Toronto Raptors' ownership group, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which in turn is controlled by the parent companies of TSN and Sportsnet (Bell Canada and Rogers Communications, respectively). TSN and Sportsnet each have rights to 41 Toronto Raptors regular season games and over 100 other regular season games,[98] [99] and were expected (as in 2015–16) to share coverage of NBA All-Star Weekend, and split coverage of the playoffs and the NBA Finals. NBA TV Canada carried 105 additional regular season games,[100] plus replays of other games carried on TSN and Sportsnet.

    Notable occurrences

    See main article: article and List of NBA regular season records.

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. NBA All-Star Game pulled from Charlotte over HB2 law. 21 July 2016. Sports Illustrated. 21 July 2016.
    2. Web site: Tim Duncan retires after 19 seasons, five NBA titles. ESPN.com. 11 July 2016. July 11, 2016.
    3. Web site: Beijing-Born Wang Zhizhi Retires from Professional Basketball Before China Faces USA in the 2016 Olympics. live. October 22, 2021. The Beijinger. 12 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160713173352/http://www.thebeijinger.com/blog/2016/07/08/2016-fiba-stankovic-cup-first-chinese-born-nba-player-wang-zhizhi-retires-0 . 2016-07-13 .
    4. Web site: Bedore. Gary. Former Jayhawk Kaun reveals retirement. kusports.com. July 23, 2016. September 19, 2016.
    5. Web site: Amar'e Stoudemire Announces Retirement. NBA.com. July 26, 2016. July 26, 2016.
    6. News: Knicks Sign Amar'e Stoudemire—So He Can Retire. Herring. Chris. 2016-07-26. Wall Street Journal. 0099-9660. 2016-07-26.
    7. Web site: Amar'e Stoudemire joins Hapoel Jerusalem!. Hapoel.co.il. August 1, 2016. September 19, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160805181604/http://hapoel.co.il/en/article/1053. August 5, 2016. dead.
    8. Web site: Kevin Garnett Announces Retirement. NBA.com. September 23, 2016. September 24, 2016.
    9. Web site: Krawczynski . Jon . Garnett says 'farewell' to the NBA after 21 seasons . NBA.com . September 23, 2016 . September 24, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160924062439/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/09/23/kevin-garnett-plans-to-retire-after-21-seasons.ap/index.html . September 24, 2016 .
    10. Web site: My Final Season. The Players' Tribune. September 26, 2016. September 26, 2016.
    11. Web site: Mo Williams changed his mind again and is retiring from the Cavaliers. Cleveland.com. September 26, 2016. December 15, 2016.
    12. Web site: Blinebury. Fran. NBA's link to 1990s continues to fade with Elton Brand's retirement. NBA.com. October 20, 2016.
    13. Web site: Allen. Ray. Letter to My Younger Self. The Players' Tribune. November 1, 2016. November 1, 2016.
    14. Web site: Kevin Martin announces retirement in ad. zanesvilletimesrecorder.com. November 25, 2016. November 26, 2016.
    15. Web site: Tyler. Conway. DeShawn Stevenson Retires: Latest Comments and Reaction. BleacherReport.com. December 19, 2016. December 19, 2016.
    16. Web site: Ex-Spurs player Matt Bonner announces retirement with hilarious retirement video. FOX Sports. January 6, 2017. January 6, 2017.
    17. Web site: Minnesota Timberwolves Launch Search for Head Coach and Head of Basketball Operations. NBA.com. April 14, 2016. April 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160519055406/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/14/wolves-dismiss-mitchell-official-release/index.html. May 19, 2016. dead.
    18. News: Wizards part ways with coach Wittman. NBA.com. May 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160803085150/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/14/washington-wizards-fire-coach-randy-wittman/index.html. August 3, 2016. dead.
    19. News: WIZARDS PART WAYS WITH WITTMAN. WizardsToday.MonumentalSportsNetwork.com. April 14, 2016. April 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161010153553/https://wizardstoday.monumentalsportsnetwork.com/2016/04/14/wizards-part-ways-with-wittman. October 10, 2016. dead.
    20. News: Wizards fire coach Randy Wittman after team misses playoffs. ESPN.com. April 14, 2016. April 14, 2016.
    21. News: Kings fire coach Karl after one full season. NBA.com. April 14, 2016. April 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160519052127/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/14/kings-fire-george-karl.ap/index.html. May 19, 2016. dead.
    22. News: Kings fire George Karl. ESPN.com. April 14, 2016. April 14, 2016.
    23. News: Nets name Hawks assistant Kenny Atkinson head coach. NBA.com. April 17, 2016. April 17, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160521105729/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/17/brooklyn-nets-name-kenny-atkinson-head-coach/index.html. May 21, 2016. dead.
    24. Web site: Baum. Bob. Suns remove interim tag, name Watson coach. NBA.com. May 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160621083340/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/19/suns-hire-watson-as-coach.ap/index.html. June 21, 2016. dead.
    25. Web site: Suns name Earl Watson 17th head coach in team history. NBA.com. May 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160803085207/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/19/phoenix-suns-name-earl-watson-head-coach/index.html. August 3, 2016. dead.
    26. Web site: Minnesota Timberwolves Agree to Terms with Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden. NBA.com. April 20, 2016. April 20, 2016.
    27. Web site: Krawczynski. Jon. Timberwolves hire Thibodeau as coach, president. NBA.com. May 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160702133934/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/20/tom-thibodeau-minnesota-timberwolves-report-ap.ap/index.html. July 2, 2016. dead.
    28. Web site: Lakers part ways with head coach Byron Scott. NBA.com. April 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160529070333/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/25/lakers-byron-scott-release/index.html. May 29, 2016. dead.
    29. News: Byron Scott out after Lakers-worst 17–65 season . April 25, 2016 . ESPN.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20160425114727/http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/15317976/los-angeles-lakers-byron-scott-another-franchise-worst . April 25, 2016 . live .
    30. Web site: Wizards hire Scott Brooks as head coach. NBA.com. April 26, 2016. May 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160531045439/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/26/scott-brooks-washington-wizards-hire-release/index.html. May 31, 2016. dead.
    31. Web site: Lakers hire Luke Walton as head coach. NBA.com. April 29, 2016. April 29, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160605232101/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/04/29/lakers-hire-luke-walton-to-be-head-coach/index.html. June 5, 2016. dead.
    32. Web site: Pacers' president Larry Bird announced that Vogel's contract would not be renewed, citing a need for a new voice to lead the players.. Pacers. May 5, 2016. May 5, 2016. May 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160514142015/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pacers-part-coach-vogel-230700761.html. dead.
    33. Web site: Vogel out as Pacers' coach. NBA.com. May 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160609170403/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/05/frank-vogel-not-returning-as-coach-of-indiana-pacers.ap/index.html. June 9, 2016. dead.
    34. Web site: Grizzlies fire head coach Dave Joerger. NBA.com. May 7, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160803090822/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/07/memphis-grizzlies-fire-dave-joerger.ap/index.html. August 3, 2016. dead.
    35. Web site: Krawczynski. Jon. Dubow. Josh. Kings hire Joerger as coach. NBA.com. May 10, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160713234509/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/09/reports-sacramento-kings-agree-to-deal-with-dave-joerger-to-become-coach.ap/index.html. July 13, 2016. dead.
    36. Web site: Skiles resigns as coach of Orlando Magic. NBA.com. May 12, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160518035739/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/12/orlando-magic-coach-scott-skiles-resigns-from-position/index.html. May 18, 2016. dead.
    37. Web site: Pacers name assistant McMillan as new coach. NBA.com. May 16, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160521000225/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/16/indiana-pacers-name-nate-mcmillan-as-new-coach/index.html. May 21, 2016. dead.
    38. News: Magic name Vogel 13th coach in franchise history. NBA.com. May 20, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160523051632/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/20/orlando-magic-name-frank-vogel-new-coach/index.html. May 23, 2016. dead.
    39. News: Grizzlies name David Fizdale head coach. NBA.com. May 29, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602221104/http://www.nba.com/2016/news/05/29/grizzlies-hire-david-fizdale/index.html. June 2, 2016. dead.
    40. News: Rockets Name Mike D'Antoni Head Coach. NBA. June 1, 2016. June 1, 2016.
    41. News: Knicks Name Jeff Hornacek Head Coach. NBA. June 2, 2016. June 2, 2016.
    42. News: An NBA first: Every coach who started last season is back. USA Today. September 21, 2017. September 21, 2017.
    43. Web site: NBA Awards 2017 Finalists. NBA.com. May 22, 2017. May 19, 2017.
    44. Web site: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James wins PBWA's J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award. NBA.com. May 22, 2017. May 21, 2017.
    45. Web site: Russell Westbrook, James Harden, LeBron James lead 2016–17 All-NBA first team. NBA.com. May 19, 2017. May 18, 2017.
    46. Web site: Draymond Green, Rudy Gobert, Kawhi Leonard lead 2016–17 NBA All-Defensive first team. NBA.com. June 26, 2017.
    47. Web site: Malcolm Brogdon, Dario Saric lead 2016–17 NBA All-Rookie first team. NBA.com. June 26, 2017.
    48. Web site: LeBron James, Russell Westbrook named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. October 31, 2016.
    49. Web site: LeBron James, George Hill named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. November 7, 2016. November 7, 2016.
    50. Web site: DeMar DeRozan, James Harden named Players of the Week. NBA.com. November 14, 2016. November 14, 2016.
    51. Web site: Bulls' Jimmy Butler, Pelicans' Anthony Davis named Players of the Week. NBA.com. November 21, 2016. November 21, 2016.
    52. Web site: Kevin Love, Kevin Durant named Players of the Week. NBA.com. November 28, 2016. November 28, 2016.
    53. Web site: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Russell Westbrook named Players of the Week. NBA.com. December 5, 2016. December 5, 2016.
    54. Web site: LeBron James, Marc Gasol named Players of the Week. NBA.com. December 12, 2016. December 12, 2016.
    55. Web site: DeMar DeRozan, James Harden named Players of the Week. NBA.com. December 19, 2016. December 19, 2016.
    56. Web site: Isaiah Thomas, Russell Westbrook named Players of the Week. NBA.com. December 26, 2016. December 26, 2016.
    57. Web site: John Wall, James Harden named Players of the Week. NBA.com. January 2, 2017. January 2, 2017.
    58. Web site: Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry named Players of the Week. NBA.com. January 9, 2017. January 9, 2017.
    59. Web site: DeMar DeRozan, Gordon Hayward named Players of Week. NBA.com. January 16, 2017. January 16, 2017.
    60. Web site: Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. January 23, 2017. January 23, 2017.
    61. Web site: Dion Waiters, DeMarcus Cousins named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. January 30, 2017. January 30, 2017.
    62. Web site: Isaiah Thomas, Stephen Curry named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. February 6, 2017. February 6, 2017.
    63. Web site: LeBron James, Blake Griffin named Players of the Week. NBA.com. February 13, 2017. February 14, 2017.
    64. Web site: Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker, San Antonio Spurs' Kawhi Leonard named Players of the Week. NBA.com. March 6, 2017.
    65. Web site: John Wall, Karl-Anthony Towns named Players of the Week. NBA.com. March 13, 2017.
    66. Web site: Hassan Whiteside, Damian Lillard named Players of the Week. NBA.com. March 20, 2017.
    67. Web site: DeMar DeRozan, James Harden named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. March 27, 2017.
    68. Web site: Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. April 3, 2017.
    69. Web site: Paul George, Russell Westbrook named NBA Players of the Week. NBA.com. April 10, 2017.
    70. Web site: LeBron James, Russell Westbrook named Players of the Month. NBA.com. December 1, 2016.
    71. Web site: John Wall, James Harden named Kia Players of the Month. NBA.com. January 3, 2017. January 3, 2017.
    72. Web site: Thomas, Curry and Durant named Kia Players of Month for January. NBA.com. February 2, 2017. February 2, 2017.
    73. Web site: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook named Kia Players of the Month for February. NBA.com. March 2, 2017. March 3, 2017.
    74. Web site: Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Portland Trail Blazers's Damian Lillard named Kia Players of the Month for March. NBA.com. March 2, 2017. March 3, 2017.
    75. Web site: Indiana Pacers' Paul George, LA Clippers' Chris Paul named Kia Players of Month. NBA.com. April 14, 2017. April 16, 2017.
    76. Web site: Sixers' Joel Embiid, Nuggets' Jamal Murray named Rookies of the Month. NBA.com. December 1, 2016.
    77. Web site: Joel Embiid, Buddy Hield named Kia Rookies of the Month. NBA.com. January 3, 2017. January 3, 2017.
    78. Web site: 76ers' Embiid, Suns' Chriss named top rookies for January. NBA.com. February 2, 2017. February 2, 2017.
    79. Web site: Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric, Dallas Mavericks' Yogi Ferrell named Kia Rookies of Month for February. NBA.com. March 2, 2017. March 2, 2017.
    80. Web site: Philadelphia 76ers' Dario Saric Sacramento Kings Buddy Hield named Kia Rookies of Month for March. NBA.com. April 3, 2017. April 3, 2017.
    81. Web site: New York Knicks' Willy Hernangomez, Phoenix Suns' Tyler Ulis named Kia Rookies of Month. NBA.com. April 14, 2017. April 16, 2017.
    82. Web site: Steve Kerr, Tyronn Lue receive Coaches of the Month honors. NBA.com. December 2, 2016. December 2, 2016.
    83. Web site: Dwane Casey, Mike D'Antoni named NBA Coaches of the Month. NBA.com. January 4, 2017. January 4, 2017.
    84. Web site: Wizards' Scott Brooks, Warriors' Steve Kerr named Coaches of the Month for January. NBA.com. February 1, 2017. February 1, 2017.
    85. Web site: Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra, San Antonio Spurs' Gregg Popovich named February Coaches of the Month. NBA.com. March 1, 2017. March 3, 2017.
    86. Web site: Milwaukee's Jason Kidd, Portlands' Terry Stotts named March Coaches of the Month. NBA.com. April 3, 2017. April 3, 2017.
    87. Web site: Indiana Pacers' Nate McMillan, LA Clippers' Doc Rivers named Coaches of Month. NBA.com. April 14, 2017. April 16, 2017.
    88. News: Pistons to Move to Downtown Detroit. NBA.com. November 22, 2016. November 24, 2016.
    89. Web site: Peralta. Katherine. Charlotte Hornets' home arena changing name to Spectrum Center. The Charlotte Observer. September 21, 2017. August 17, 2016.
    90. Web site: Utah Jazz Modify Look of Uniforms, Court, Logo. NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. May 12, 2016. June 5, 2016.
    91. Web site: New Sacramento Kings Uniforms Reflect Franchise Connection To City, Pride and Foundation. NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 15, 2016.
    92. Web site: Nets Unveil Brooklyn Remix Uniforms. NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. September 14, 2016. September 15, 2016.
    93. Web site: Warriors to Wear 90's Inspired Crossover Uniforms for Select Sunday Games During 2016–17 Season. NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. September 23, 2016. September 24, 2016.
    94. News: Timberwolves PR. TIMBERWOLVES NEW LOGO FOR 2017–18 SEASON UNVEILED. Minnesota Timberwolves. April 11, 2017. June 23, 2017. The colors include midnight blue, aurora green, lake blue, moonlight grey, and frost white..
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    97. Web site: Detroit Pistons Unveil Newly Updated Primary Logo . NBA.com . September 26, 2018 . May 16, 2017.
    98. Web site: NBA ON TSN Adds 100+ Games, Delivering Massive Court Coverage Throughout the 2016–17 Season. Bell Media Press Room. October 20, 2016. October 24, 2016.
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    102. Web site: 2016–17 Schedule creation. July 22, 2016.
    103. Web site: MIT schedule talk. YouTube. March 12, 2016.
    104. Web site: NBA, watchmaker Tissot announce multiyear partnership. 5 October 2015. ESPN. 23 February 2016.
    105. Web site: LeBron James put up a triple-double in the Cavaliers' season opener because he doesn't age. SB Nation. October 25, 2016. October 31, 2016.
    106. Web site: Anthony Davis joins Jordan, Wilt, posts 50 on opening night ... somehow still loses. CBSsports.com. October 27, 2016. October 31, 2016.
    107. Web site: Russell Westbrook's 51 points in triple-double most since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. ESPN.com. October 29, 2016. October 31, 2016.
    108. Web site: James Harden's previous two games have matched a 29-year Magic Johnson record. givemesport.com. November 3, 2016. November 6, 2016.
    109. Web site: DeMar DeRozan stays hot and burns Heat. cbc.ca. CBC Sports. November 4, 2016. November 11, 2016.
    110. Web site: Chris Paul Sets Clippers' Franchise Record For Assists. nba.com/clippers. National Basketball Association. November 4, 2016. November 6, 2016.
    111. Web site: LeBron James Passes Hakeem Olajuwon for 10th on NBA's All-Time Scoring List. Bleacher Report. November 5, 2016. November 6, 2016.
    112. Web site: John Wall breaks Wes Unseld's Wizards' assists record. NBA.com. November 7, 2016. November 8, 2016.
    113. Web site: Stephen Curry sets NBA single-game record with 13 three-pointers. usatoday.com. USA Today. November 8, 2016. November 8, 2016.
    114. Web site: LeBron James just surpassed Kobe Bryant while reaching another milestone. FoxSports.com. November 12, 2016. November 12, 2016.
    115. Web site: Gregg Popovich passes mentor Larry Brown on all-time wins list. NBA.com. November 19, 2016. November 19, 2016.
    116. Web site: Kevin Love, LeBron James incredible in Cavs' 137–125 win over Portland. cleveland.com. November 23, 2016. November 24, 2016.
    117. Web site: Warriors go on assist explosion in 149–106 home blowout of Lakers. mercurynews.com. The Mercury News. November 23, 2016. November 24, 2016.
    118. Web site: James Harden-led Rockets set mark with 50 3-point tries in win. ESPN.com. November 26, 2016. November 26, 2016.
    119. Web site: Russell Westbrook equals LeBron with 44th career triple-double. ESPN.com. November 27, 2016. November 28, 2016.
    120. Web site: Rockets' defense fails to contain hot-shooting Jazz. Chron.com. The Houston Chronicle. November 29, 2016. November 30, 2016.
    121. Web site: NBA scores 2016: Nets-Clippers and Tuesday's 'quiet' schedule prove the NBA is always great. SB Nation. November 30, 2016. November 30, 2016.
    122. Web site: Russell Westbrook takes triple-double average into December. ESPN.com. December 1, 2016. December 1, 2016.
    123. Web site: Harden's triple-double leads Rockets over Warriors in 2OT. ESPN.com. December 2, 2016. December 2, 2016.
    124. Web site: Russell Westbrook is the 1st player with 5 straight triple-doubles since Michael Jordan. Yahoo! Sports. December 4, 2016. December 5, 2016.
    125. Web site: Thompson Single-Handedly Dismantles Pacers After Historic Scoring Night. NBA.com. December 6, 2016. December 6, 2016.
    126. Web site: Klay Thompson has career-high 60 – in 3 quarters – in rout of Pacers . ESPN.com. December 6, 2016. December 11, 2016.
    127. Web site: LeBron: Kevin Love, Kyrie Irving playing their 'best basketball'. ESPN.com. December 9, 2016. December 9, 2016.
    128. Web site: Westbrook's triple-double streak lands him in group with MJ, Big O, Wilt. SportingNews.com. December 10, 2016. December 11, 2016.
    129. Web site: Paul goes for 20–20 game in blowout win over the Pelicans. SportingNews.com. December 11, 2016. December 11, 2016.
    130. Web site: LeBron James gets 7,000th career assist in first quarter vs. Hornets. ESPN.com. December 11, 2016. December 11, 2016.
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    132. Web site: Rockets set trio of NBA single-game 3-point records. ESPN.com. December 17, 2016. December 17, 2016.
    133. Web site: Russell Westbrook becomes 6th NBA player in history to record 50 career triple-doubles. foxsports.com. December 17, 2016. December 27, 2016.
    134. Web site: LeBron James moves into 8th on NBA's all-time scoring list. ESPN.com. December 20, 2016. December 21, 2016.
    135. Web site: James Harden has historic night in what's looking like MVP season. ESPN.com. December 31, 2016. January 1, 2017.
    136. Web site: Bulls' Jimmy Butler ties NBA season mark as eighth to score 50. ESPN.com. January 2, 2017. January 2, 2017.
    137. Web site: Chris Paul turns it around at the end in Clippers' 106–98, win over the Sacramento Kings. Los Angeles Times. January 6, 2017. January 7, 2017.
    138. Web site: LeBron James Reaches 10,000 Career Field Goals. slamonline.com. SLAM Magazine. January 9, 2017. January 9, 2017.
    139. Web site: LeBron James passes Tim Hardaway for 15th place on the NBA all-time assist list. cleveland.com. January 11, 2017. January 13, 2017.
    140. Web site: Nuggets, Pacers to play regular-season game in London. NBA.com. July 28, 2016. January 7, 2017.
    141. Web site: Jokic, Chandler help Nuggets roll past Pacers in London. ESPN.com. January 14, 2017. January 12, 2017.
    142. Web site: NBA Global Games Mexico City 2017 features first consecutive regular-season games in Mexico. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. 20 July 2016. 26 July 2016.
    143. Web site: Williams shines, Mavericks beat Suns 113–108 in Mexico City. ESPN.com. January 15, 2017. January 13, 2017.
    144. Web site: Devin Booker has 39 points, Suns beat Spurs in Mexico City. ESPN.com. January 15, 2017. January 14, 2017.
    145. Web site: Russell Westbrook passes Larry Bird with 60th career triple-double as Thunder tops Pelicans. tulsaworld.com. Tulsa World. January 25, 2017. January 25, 2017.
    146. Web site: James Harden gets historic in Philadelphia. ESPN.com. January 28, 2017. January 29, 2017.
    147. Web site: Stephen Curry explodes for 45 as Golden State Warriors annihilate Los Angeles Clippers. UPI.com. January 29, 2017. January 29, 2017.
    148. Web site: Celtics beat old rival Lakers to become NBA's all-time winningest franchise. bostonherald.com. Boston Herald. February 4, 2017. February 5, 2017.
    149. Web site: Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James becomes youngest to score 28,000 points. NBA.com. February 4, 2017. February 5, 2017.
    150. Web site: Gregg Popovich notches NBA-record 1,128th victory with Spurs. ESPN.com. February 5, 2017. February 5, 2017.
    151. Web site: LeBron James passes Cavs great on NBA all-time assist list. FOX Sports. February 7, 2017. February 15, 2017.
    152. Web site: Dirk Nowitzki climbs to 10th all-time in field goals made. FOX Sports. February 8, 2017. February 15, 2017.
    153. Web site: MIAMI HEAT: LONGEST WIN STREAK (12 GAMES) FOR A SUB-.500 TEAM IN NBA HISTORY. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. February 9, 2017. February 15, 2017.
    154. News: Draymond Green has unconventional triple-double as Warriors roll . ESPN.com . February 10, 2017 . February 11, 2017.
    155. Web site: CARMELO ANTHONY PASSED CHARLES BARKLEY FOR 25TH ON NBA'S ALL-TIME SCORING LIST. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. February 13, 2017. February 15, 2017.
    156. Web site: SAN ANTONIO SPURS CLINCH NBA RECORD 20TH-STRAIGHT WINNING SEASON. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. February 14, 2017. February 15, 2017.
    157. News: Nuggets tie NBA record with 24 three-pointers, serve Warriors 'a humble slice of cupcake'. Washington Post. February 14, 2017. February 15, 2017.
    158. Web site: Vince Carter passes Allen Iverson for 23rd on NBA all-time scoring list. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. February 16, 2017. February 17, 2017.
    159. Web site: Westbrook's 27th Triple-Double leads Thunder past Knicks. sportingnews.com. Sporting News. February 16, 2017. February 16, 2017.
    160. Web site: Kyle Korver becomes 7th player in NBA history to make 2,000 3-point shots. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. February 15, 2017. February 16, 2017.
    161. Web site: ISAIAH THOMAS TIES CELTICS RECORD FOR CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITH 20+ POINTS. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. February 16, 2017. February 16, 2017.
    162. Web site: Warriors beat the Nets, become fastest team in NBA history to clinch playoff spot. mercurynews.com. The Mercury News. February 25, 2017. March 4, 2017.
    163. Web site: Stephen Curry 4th player in NBA history to go 0-for-11 from 3-point range. bleacherreport.com. Bleacher Report. February 28, 2017. March 4, 2017.
    164. Web site: Pistons set NBA free-throw futility record in defeat. detroitnews.com. The Detroit News. March 1, 2017. March 4, 2017.
    165. News: The Warriors are unrecognizable when they lose. The Washington Post. March 3, 2017. March 4, 2017.
    166. Web site: Cavaliers make 25 3-pointers to set NBA regular-season record. ESPN.com. March 4, 2017. March 4, 2017.
    167. Web site: Harden's 33 Points Lead Rockets Over Grizzlies, 123–108. usnews.com. U.S. News & World Report. March 5, 2017. March 5, 2017.
    168. Web site: NBA breaks record for most triple-double in a season, and it's only March. SB Nation. March 5, 2017. March 5, 2017.
    169. Russell Westbrook Goes Off For Career-High 58 Points. SLAM Magazine. March 8, 2017. March 8, 2017.
    170. Web site: Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki joins greats in 30K club. ESPN.com. March 8, 2017. March 8, 2017.
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    177. Web site: Manrique. Bruno. Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes 5th player in NBA history to lead team in all 5 major stat categories. ClutchPoints.com. April 9, 2017. April 12, 2017.
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    179. Web site: LeBron James leads Cleveland to historic comeback win. ESPN.com. April 21, 2017. April 21, 2017.
    180. Web site: James leads yet another team to a first-round sweep. ESPN.com. April 24, 2017. April 24, 2017.
    181. Web site: Clippers force a deciding Game 7 with 98–93 victory at Utah. Los Angeles Times. April 28, 2017. April 29, 2017.
    182. Web site: The Warriors and Cavaliers played 384 combined minutes in the 2nd round and only trailed for 38. SBNation.com. May 9, 2017. May 9, 2017.
    183. Web site: Cavaliers set a record for largest halftime playoff lead thanks to this miracle shot. SBNation.com. May 19, 2017. May 19, 2017.
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    186. Web site: LeBron James tops Michael Jordan as all-time playoffs scoring leader. ESPN.com. May 25, 2017. May 25, 2017.

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