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Ben Stinar

Ben Stinar

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Ben Stinar covers basketball for ''Ball Around on SI'' and ''Fastbreak on SI'' and other Hilltop30 Media Group sites on the Sports Illustrated network.

Mar 26, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin (91) hugs San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) after a game at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Nov 18, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is interviewed by media after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Mar 24, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after a basket against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images

Sep 24, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) talks to reporters during media day at Auerbach Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Nov 19, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) scores a basket against the against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made NBA history.

Mar 1, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kent Bazemore (9) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Kent Bazemore was waived by the Greensboro Swarm.

Feb 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) walking on to the court during game against Atlanta Hawks during the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors have announced their injury reports.

Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) and guard Bradley Beal (3) look on in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns have announced their injury reports.

Oct 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) warms up before a NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks have announced their injury reports.

Nov 4, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) looks on against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Brandon Ingram has been ruled out for Wednesday's game.

May 2, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court before the start of game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Steph Curry is on the injury report for Wednesday's game.

Nov 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Darius Garland has been ruled out for Wednesday's game.

Feb 6, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report for Wednesday's game.

Apr 25, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) falls to the floor after a collision during the third quarter in game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey is on the injury report for Wednesday's game.

Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd with guard Luka Doncic (77) against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jason Kidd spoke about Luka Doncic before Tuesday's game.

June 23, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson speaks to media before introducing newly drafted player Lonzo Ball at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they will build a statue of NBA legend Pat Riley.