2010–11 NBA season

65th NBA season September 2016 2010–11 NBA season National Basketball Association Basketball October 26, 2010 – April 13, 2011 April 16 – May 26, 2011 (Playoffs) May 31 – June 12, 2011 (Finals) 82 30 ABC, TNT, ESPN, NBA TV Draft 2010 NBA draft List of first overall NBA draft picks John Wall Washington Wizards Regular season Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose (Chicago) NBA Most Valuable Player Award Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City) List of National Basketball Association annual scoring leaders Playoffs 2011 NBA playoffs Eastern Eastern Conference (NBA) Miami Heat Chicago Bulls Western Western Conference (NBA) Dallas Mavericks Oklahoma City Thunder Finals 2011 NBA Finals Dallas Mavericks Miami Heat Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas) Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award List of NBA seasons NBA 2009–10 NBA season 2009–10 2011–12 NBA season 2011–12 thumb|right|alt=2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011, at Staples Center in Los Angeles.http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2010/06/06/back-to-la-for-all-star-2011/ Back to LA For All-Star 2011 June 14, 2010 June 6, 2010 NBA.com Smith, Sekou https://web.archive.org/web/20100612102848/http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2010/06/06/back-to-la-for-all-star-2011/ June 12, 2010 dead Chicago's Derrick Rose was named the 2010–11 NBA MVP.http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/03/mvp-award/index.html Chicago's Derrick Rose Wins 2010–11 Kia NBA MVP Award NBA.com May 3, 2011 June 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110507022748/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/03/mvp-award/index.html May 7, 2011 dead mdy-all The Dallas Mavericks won their first championship by defeating the Miami Heat 4 games to 2. Transactions List of 2010–11 NBA season transactions Coaching changes +Coaching changesOff-season Team 2009–10 coach 2010–11 coach Philadelphia 76ers Eddie Jordan Doug Collins New Orleans Hornets Jeff Bower Monty Williams New Jersey Nets Kiki Vandeweghe Avery Johnson Atlanta Hawks Mike Woodson Larry Drew Chicago Bulls Vinny Del Negro Tom Thibodeau Cleveland Cavaliers Mike Brown Byron Scott Los Angeles Clippers Kim Hughes Vinny Del Negro Golden State Warriors Don Nelson Keith SmartIn-season Team Outgoing coach Incoming coach Charlotte Bobcats Larry Brown Paul Silas Indiana Pacers Jim O'Brien Frank Vogel Utah Jazz Jerry Sloan Tyrone Corbin Off-season On May 21, the Philadelphia 76ers hired Doug Collins as head coach,http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/100521_collins.html Philadelphia 76ers Name Doug Collins Head Coach May 21, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100722125042/http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/100521_collins.html July 22, 2010 live replacing Eddie Jordan who was fired on April 15.http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/100415_jordan.html Sixers relieve Eddie Jordan of coaching duties April 15, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100524100345/http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/100415_jordan.html May 24, 2010 live On June 7, the New Orleans Hornets hired Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Monty Williams as head coach,http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/monty_williams_named_new_orlea_2010_06_07.html Monty Williams Named New Orleans Hornets Head Coach June 7, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100611161341/http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/monty_williams_named_new_orlea_2010_06_07.html June 11, 2010 live replacing interim head coach Jeff Bower who returned to his original position as general manager.http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/bowers_sole_focus_targeted_at_2010_04_20.html Bower's Sole Focus Targeted at GM Duties April 20, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100624021711/http://www.nba.com/hornets/news/bowers_sole_focus_targeted_at_2010_04_20.html June 24, 2010 live On June 10, the New Jersey Nets hired Avery Johnson as head coach,http://www.nba.com/nets/news/Johnson_Coach_Release_100610.html Nets Reach Agreement with Avery Johnson to Become Coach June 10, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100722183733/http://www.nba.com/nets/news/Johnson_Coach_Release_100610.html July 22, 2010 live replacing interim head coach Kiki Vandeweghe whose contract expired at the end of the 2009 y season.http://www.nba.com/nets/news/Prokhorov_Media_Brunch_100519.html Prokhorov Meets Media, Elaborates on the Outline Ben Couch May 18, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc May 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100523164605/http://www.nba.com/nets/news/Prokhorov_Media_Brunch_100519.html May 23, 2010 live On June 13, the Atlanta Hawks promoted assistant coach Larry Drew,http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/Larry_Drew_Release.html Larry Drew Named Atlanta Hawks Head Coach June 13, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100725150146/http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/Larry_Drew_Release.html July 25, 2010 live replacing head coach Mike Woodson whose contract expired at the end of the 2009–10 season.http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/woodson_no_contract_offer.html Hawks will Not Offer Mike Woodson a New Contract May 14, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100722184643/http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/woodson_no_contract_offer.html July 22, 2010 live On June 23, the Chicago Bulls hired Boston Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau as head coach,http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/thibodeau_hired_100623.html Thibodeau named 18th head coach in franchise history June 23, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100626172904/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/thibodeau_hired_100623.html June 26, 2010 live replacing Vinny Del Negro who was fired on May 4.http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/delnegro_relieved_100504.html Del Negro relieved as Bulls Head Coach May 4, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 On July 1, the Cleveland Cavaliers hired Byron Scott as head coach,http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/scott_100701.html NBA Veteran Byron Scott Named Head Coach of Cleveland Cavaliers July 1, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100705114840/http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/scott_100701.html July 5, 2010 live replacing Mike Brown who was fired on May 24.http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/brown_relieved_100524.html Cavaliers Relieve Mike Brown of Head Coaching Duties May 24, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100717080811/http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/brown_relieved_100524.html July 17, 2010 live On July 7, the Los Angeles Clippers hired Vinny Del Negro as head coach,http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/delnegro_100707.html Del Negro Introduced as Clippers Head Coach July 7, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100711114003/http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/delnegro_100707.html July 11, 2010 live replacing interim head coach Kim Hughes who was fired on April 15.http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/breakingnews100415.html Hughes Relieved of Coaching Duties April 15, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100701163951/http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/breakingnews100415.html July 1, 2010 live On September 27, the Golden State Warriors promoted assistant coach Keith Smart to head coach, replacing Don Nelson who resigned after his contract was bought out.Smart seeks to add defensive mindset to Warriors' rapid pace http://www.nba.com/2010/news/09/27/warriors-keith-smart.ap/index.html NBA.com September 27, 2010 September 27, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101002081756/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/09/27/warriors-keith-smart.ap/index.html October 2, 2010 dead In-season On December 22, 2010, Larry Brown stepped down as the Charlotte Bobcats head coach. Paul Silas took over on an interim basis.Larry Brown Steps Down as Head Coach of Charlotte Bobcats http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_brown_101222.html NBA.com December 22, 2010 December 22, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101224090002/http://www.nba.com/bobcats/release_brown_101222.html December 24, 2010 On February 16, 2011, Silas was named as full-time Bobcats head coach.https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=6128112 Bobcats elevate Paul Silas to coach February 16, 2011 February 16, 2011 ESPN.com On January 30, 2011, Jim O'Brien was fired as the Indiana Pacers head coach. Assistant coach Frank Vogel took over on an interim basis.Pacers relieve O'Brien of coaching duties http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/obrien_release_110130.html NBA.com January 30, 2011 January 30, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120113072802/http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/obrien_release_110130.html January 13, 2012 On February 10, 2011, Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan and long-time assistant Phil Johnson resigned. Assistant Tyrone Corbin took over as head coach.Report: Utah coach Sloan to resign on Thursday http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/10/sloan-breaking/index.html NBA.com February 10, 2011 February 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110212160038/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/10/sloan-breaking/index.html February 12, 2011 dead mdy-all Free agency The Decision (TV special) The 2010 off-season had one of the most talented free agent pools in recent NBA history. The list of free agents included All-Stars LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, Dirk Nowitzki, Carlos Boozer and Amar'e Stoudemire, as well as other veteran players such as Ray Allen, Joe Johnson, Allen Iverson, Tracy McGrady, Shaquille O'Neal and Paul Pierce.https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?page=FreeAgents-10-11 Free agents: 2010 and 2011 July 8, 2010 ESPN.com July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100809065258/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?page=freeagents-10-11 August 9, 2010 livehttp://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/01/free.agency.ap/index.html LeBron leads free-agent crop ready to change NBA July 1, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100704214532/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/01/free.agency.ap/index.html July 4, 2010 dead mdy-all Below are the major free agency signings, including the sign and trade agreements, that occurred during the off-season. Joe Johnson re-signed with the Atlanta Hawks.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/08/johnson.hawks/index.html Johnson officially inks deal with Hawks July 8, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100710202531/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/08/johnson.hawks/index.html July 10, 2010 dead mdy-all Paul Pierce and Ray Allen re-signed with the Boston Celtics, while Jermaine O'Neal and Shaquille O'Neal signed with the Celtics.http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/071510-boston-resigns-pierce.html Boston re-signs Paul Pierce July 15, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 16, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100718074147/http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/071510-boston-resigns-pierce.html July 18, 2010 livehttp://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/press071310-sign-allen.html Celtics re-sign Ray Allen July 13, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 16, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100716200459/http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/press071310-sign-allen.html July 16, 2010 livehttp://www.nba.com/celtics/press071410-celtics-sign-oneal.html Celtics sign Jermaine O'Neal July 14, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 16, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100718232046/http://www.nba.com/celtics/press071410-celtics-sign-oneal.html July 18, 2010 dead mdy-allhttp://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/press080410-celtics-sign-shaq.html Celtics Sign Shaquille O'Neal August 4, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100814092435/http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press_release/press080410-celtics-sign-shaq.html August 14, 2010 live Carlos Boozer signed and traded to the Chicago Bulls.https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=5361792 Boozer has Bulls deal July 8, 2010 ESPN.com June 29, 2011 David Lee signed and traded to the Golden State Warriors.http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors_acquire_david_lee_070910.html Warriors Acquire All-Star Forward/Center David Lee From New York Knicks July 9, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 13, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100712053503/http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors_acquire_david_lee_070910.html July 12, 2010 live Dirk Nowitzki re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks.http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/mavericks_resign_ninetime_al_2010_07_19.html Mavericks Re-Sign Nine-Time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki July 19, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100902182821/http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/mavericks_resign_ninetime_al_2010_07_19.html September 2, 2010 live Ben Wallace re-signed with the Detroit Pistons, while Tracy McGrady signed with the Pistons.http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/wallace_100804.html Pistons Re-Sign Center Ben Wallace August 4, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100902170853/http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/wallace_100804.html September 2, 2010 livehttp://www.nba.com/pistons/news/mcgrady_100816.html Pistons Sign Free Agent Guard/Forward Tracy McGrady August 16, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100820004746/http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/mcgrady_100816.html August 20, 2010 live Luis Scola re-signed with the Houston Rockets.http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets_resign_luis_scola__2010_07_21.html Rockets Re-sign Luis Scola and Kyle Lowry July 21, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 19, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100826075219/http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets_resign_luis_scola__2010_07_21.html August 26, 2010 live Rudy Gay re-signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/08/gay.signs.ap/index.html Memphis mayor, fans watch as Grizzlies' Gay signs $80M deal July 8, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100711131157/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/08/gay.signs.ap/index.html July 11, 2010 dead mdy-all Dwyane Wade re-signed with the Miami Heat, while Chris Bosh and LeBron James signed and traded to the Heat.http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat_resign_wade_acquire_bosh_james_2010_07_10.html Heat Re-Sign Wade and Acquire James and Bosh July 10, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 10, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100713171238/http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat_resign_wade_acquire_bosh_james_2010_07_10.html July 13, 2010 live James announced his decision on an ESPN special called The Decision. Many Cleveland fans considered his departure a betrayal.https://nationalpost.com/sports/nba/cleveland-plain-dealers-final-word-on-lebron-james Cleveland Plain Dealer's final word on LeBron James National Post Canada https://archive.today/20120714032424/http://sports.nationalpost.com/2010/07/09/cleveland-plain-dealers-final-word-on-lebron-james/ July 14, 2012 November 9, 2010 Ron Nurwisah June 29, 2013 live mdy-all Amar'e Stoudemire signed and traded to the New York Knicks.http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/sign-trade_stoudemire.html Knicks Complete Sign & Trade for Stoudemire July 9, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100712051008/http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/sign-trade_stoudemire.html July 12, 2010 live 2010–11 NBA changes Cleveland Cavaliers – added new logo and new uniforms, replacing wine and darker gold with dark navy blue with remained wine and dark navy blue added lighter gold to their color scheme, removed the side panels to their jerseys and shorts and changed their wordmark to their jerseys. Golden State Warriors – added new logo and new uniforms, brought back original gold and blue colors replacing dark navy blue, orange and gold, added side panels to their jerseys and shorts. Los Angeles Clippers – added new logo and new uniforms, remained with red, white and blue to their color scheme and removed the side panels to their jerseys and shorts. Minnesota Timberwolves – added new black road alternate uniforms with grey side panels to their jerseys and shorts. New Jersey Nets – moved into their new arena the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Orlando Magic – added new logo, changed their wordmark on their primary logo, added new black road alternate uniforms with pinstripes and blue side panels to their jerseys and shorts and moved into their new arena the Amway Center. Philadelphia 76ers – added new blue road alternate uniforms with red side panels to their jerseys and shorts. Also, Wachovia Center, their home arena, was renamed the Wells Fargo Center due to Wachovia's acquisition by Wells Fargo. Utah Jazz – added new logo and uniforms, replacing dark navy blue, light blue, and purple with remained dark navy blue, added green, gold and yellow to their color scheme and added side panels to their jerseys and shorts. Preseason NBA Europe Live 2010 was played October 3, 2010 – October 7, 2010, featuring the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers and teams from Europe (Armani Jeans Milano and Regal FC Barcelona) The Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns played in Indian Wells, California, on October 9 for their outdoor special. The Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets played in the fifth annual NBA China Games on October 13 in Beijing, and October 16 at Guangzhou. The preseason schedule was released in August.http://www.nba.com/uk/nba_europe_live_100413.html NBA Teams To Compete In Europe For Fifth Consecutive Year As Part Of 2010 NBA Europe Live Presented By EA Sports June 14, 2010 April 13, 2010 NBA.com Regular season The regular season began on October 26, 2010, and ended on April 13, 2011. The Opening Day schedule on TNT had the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics, followed by the Los Angeles Lakers' championship ring and banner ceremony and their game against the Houston Rockets. The opener began at 7:30 p.m. ET. On Christmas Day, ABC and ESPN had a five-game set, with ABC broadcasting the game between the Celtics and the Orlando Magic, and the Heat against the Lakers, which started at 2:00 p.m. ET. On Martin Luther King Day, ESPN aired the game between the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies at 1:00 p.m. ET, while NBA TV aired the Sacramento Kings–Atlanta Hawks matchup at 4:00 p.m. ET. TNT capped off the holiday with a doubleheader, beginning with the Magic facing the Celtics, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Los Angeles Lakers, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. The full schedule was released on August 10, 2010.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/03/2010schedule/index.html New-look Heat get primetime treatment from schedule-makers August 4, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 19, 2010 Art Garcia https://web.archive.org/web/20100806191037/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/03/2010schedule/index.html August 6, 2010 dead mdy-all Other much-anticipated games include: on October 28, 2010, John Wall, the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NBA draft, made his NBA debut as the Washington Wizards visited the Magic on TNT. On December 2, LeBron James returned to Cleveland for the first time since the Decision as his Heat faced the Cavaliers on TNT. The Celtics–Lakers rivalry renewed on January 30, 2011 (at Los Angeles on ABC) and on February 10, 2011 (at Boston on TNT) in a rematch of the 2010 NBA Finals.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/08/10/2011.schedule/index.html Filled with reunions, NBA schedule sure to elicit emotions August 11, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 19, 2010 Scott Howard-Cooper https://web.archive.org/web/20100815212456/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/08/10/2011.schedule/index.html August 15, 2010 dead mdy-all On March 4–5, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors faced off in two regular season games held at London's O2 Arena.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/09/london.newser/index.html Nets, Raptors to play pair of regular-season games in London August 9, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 19, 2010 Art Garcia https://web.archive.org/web/20100820125511/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/08/09/london.newser/index.html August 20, 2010 dead mdy-all Standings By division Eastern Conference Western Conference By conference yes yes Notes z – Clinched home court advantage for the entire playoffs c – Clinched home court advantage for the conference playoffs y – Clinched division title x – Clinched playoff spot Tiebreakers NBA playoffs#Format Western Conference Los Angeles Lakers clinched #2 seed over Dallas Mavericks upon winning the Pacific Division. New Orleans Hornets clinched #7 seed over Memphis Grizzlies based on winning percentage in the Southwest Division (the Hornets' 0.563 to the Grizzlies' 0.500). Playoffs 2011 NBA playoffs The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on April 16, with the Conference Finals concluding on May 26. The NBA Finals began on May 31 due to both Conference Finals ending in five games. ESPN began their playoff broadcast on April 16, and continued every Friday and Saturday thereafter, with the Sunday–Thursday schedule reserved for TNT (some Saturday first-round games apply) and NBA TV. ABC continued broadcasting early-round playoff coverage every Sunday afternoon, with select Saturday afternoon broadcasts. The first round playoff coverage was non-exclusive except for ABC-covered games, in which local sports networks (e.g. Fox Sports Net, Comcast SportsNet) still aired the game in their home market. TNT aired the Eastern Conference Finals while ESPN aired the Western Conference Finals. The NBA Finals were shown on ABC. Nationwide radio coverage was on ESPN Radio for select playoff games, the entire Conference Finals and NBA Finals. Bracket 2011 NBA playoffs Bracket yes no Notable occurrences Adidas introduced the Revolution 30 technology, to be used on all NBA team uniforms. The uniforms are 30% lighter than before and also enable moisture management.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/09/21/adidas-uniforms/index.html Adidas to introduce lighter, more advanced NBA uniforms March 7, 2011 September 22, 2010 NBA.com https://web.archive.org/web/20110225214147/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/09/21/adidas-uniforms/index.html February 25, 2011 dead mdy-all The New Jersey Nets played their first home regular season game at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on October 27, defeating the Detroit Pistons 104–101. Prudential Center served as the interim home for the team while the Barclays Center was being constructed in Brooklyn, New York.http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/03/nj_nets_relocate_to_newark.html NJ Nets to play at Newark's Prudential Center for two seasons June 14, 2010 March 5, 2010 NJ.com Giambusso, David The Star-Ledger The Orlando Magic played its first regular season game at Amway Center on October 28, defeating the Washington Wizards 112–83. Wizards guard John Wall made his NBA debut.http://www.nba.com/magic/news/amway_center_update_010610.html Denton: Here Comes the Amway Center June 14, 2010 January 6, 2010 NBA.com Denton, John Golden State Warriors guard Jeremy Lin became the first Taiwanese-American to play in the NBA when he debuted in the Warriors' 109–91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on October 29. The fines accounted for technical fouls were doubled in an effort to reduce excessive complaining. A record 84 international players made the opening day rosters for 30 NBA teams, including rookies Greivis Vásquez of Venezuela and Kevin Seraphin of France. This includes players born in insular areas of the United States, such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands (with the most notable example being Tim Duncan, a USVI native), but does not include U.S.-born players who represent other national teams (such as Kosta Koufos, born and raised in Ohio but representing his parents' homeland of Greece). Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Lucas died on October 31 of bladder cancer.Goldstein Richard https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/01/sport2s/basketball/01lucas.html Maurice Lucas, Bruising Forward for Trail Blazers, Dies at 58 The New York Times November 1, 2010 November 3, 2010 The New Orleans Hornets were sold by owner George Shinn to the NBA, becoming the first team to be owned by the league. Yao Ming suffers another season-ending stress fracture injury. He only appeared in 5 games this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost All-Star forward LeBron James to the Miami Heat via free agency. After having the league's best record for two straight seasons, they lost an NBA record 26 straight games, furthering their turnaround from one of the league's best to one of the league's worst. Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan resigned, ending a 23-year coaching tenure, the longest in any of the four American major professional sports leagues. Two weeks later, the Jazz traded Deron Williams to the New Jersey Nets for Devin Harris, Derrick Favors and 2 first-round picks.http://www.nba.com/jazz/news/deron_williams_trade.html Jazz Obtains Harris and Favors from New Jersey NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 23, 2011 February 23, 2011 Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen broke the record for most career 3-point field goals previously held by Reggie Miller the record remained for ten years until Stephen Curry broke his record during the 2021–22 season. 2011 NBA All-Star Game: Kobe Bryant joins Bob Pettit as the only four-time NBA All-Star Game MVP awardees; Blake Griffin became the first rookie since Yao Ming to play in the All-Star Game. LeBron James became only the second player to have an All-Star Game triple-double. Amar'e Stoudemire became the first Knick to start in an All-Star Game since Patrick Ewing in the 1992 NBA All-Star Game. The New York Knicks agreed to a blockbuster 13-player deal with the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves which brought Carmelo Anthony to New York on February 22. The Knicks sent Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Raymond Felton, Timofey Mozgov, 1 first-round pick and 2 second-round picks to the Nuggets in exchange for Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Renaldo Balkman and Anthony Carter. The Timberwolves sent Kosta Koufos to Denver, Corey Brewer to New York, and received Eddy Curry and Anthony Randolph from New York and a second-round pick from Denver.http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/carmeloanthonyacquired.html Knicks Acquire Four-Time All-Star Carmelo Anthony NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 22, 2011 February 22, 2011 In their February 25 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Detroit Pistons played only six players. Tracy McGrady, Chris Wilcox, Tayshaun Prince, Ben Wallace, Rodney Stuckey, Austin Daye, Jonas Jerebko, and Terrico White did not play in the game. Jerebko and White were injured, while the others sat out in protest of head coach John Kuester. Kuester called the situation "an internal matter."http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310225020 https://web.archive.org/web/20110301062044/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=310225020 dead March 1, 2011 After missed shootaround, only six Pistons play in loss to 76ers NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 25, 2011 August 1, 2011 On April 1, the Detroit Pistons retired the #10 jersey number in honor of Dennis Rodman in a ceremony held during halftime of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the Palace of Auburn Hills.http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/rodman-jersey.ap/index.html Rodman emotional about Pistons retiring No. 10 jersey NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 1, 2011 April 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110404230545/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/rodman-jersey.ap/index.html April 4, 2011 dead mdy-all 2010–11 marked Shaquille O'Neal's last pro season, as the 15-time All-Star, who played with the Boston Celtics this season, announced his retirement on June 1, 2011, one day after one of his former coaches, Mike Brown, was introduced by one of his former teams, the Los Angeles Lakers.https://www.espn.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=6615886 Shaquille O'Neal announces retirement June 1, 2011 June 2, 2011 The Chicago Bulls earned the top overall seed for the first time since the 1996–97 season. The Bulls lost to the Miami Heat 4–1 in the conference finals. The Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA championship by defeating the Miami Heat 4–2 in the NBA Finals. Phil Jackson announced his retirement as head coach after the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers were swept 4–0 by the eventual champion Mavericks in the conference semifinals. This marked the first time that Jackson had been on the wrong side of a playoff sweep. The Memphis Grizzlies won the franchise's first playoff game and series in a 4–2 victory over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round. They became the fourth team (and second in the seven-game first round era) to topple the top seed in the first round of the playoffs. Kia replaced Toyota as the official automotive partner of the NBA. Milestones/records set List of NBA regular season records Individual October 29: 1,100 coaching wins. Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson won his 1,100th game in the Lakers' 114–106 victory over the Phoenix Suns.http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301029021 Phil Jackson earns his 1,100th career win as Lakers get by Suns October 29, 2010 ESPN.com November 3, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101102000211/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301029021 November 2, 2010 dead November 3: 36th player in history to 20,000 points. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce scored his 20,000th career point in a 105–102 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Pierce became the third Celtic to reach the mark after Larry Bird and John Havlicek.http://www.nba.com/games/20101103/MILBOS/gameinfo.html Pierce carries Celtics to OT win over Bucks November 3, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 18, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201130024/http://www.nba.com/games/20101103/MILBOS/gameinfo.html December 1, 2010 live November 11: Youngest player to 26,000 points. Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to score 26,000 points in a 118–112 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Bryant achieved the mark at the age of 32 years and 80 days, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain by 34 days.http://www.nba.com/games/20101111/LALDEN/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0021000120?ls=iref:nbahpt2#nbaGIlive Nuggets rally to hand Lakers first loss, 118–112 November 11, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 12, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101115193931/http://www.nba.com/games/20101111/LALDEN/gameinfo.html?ls=gt2hp0021000120%3Fls%3Diref%3Anbahpt2 November 15, 2010 live November 12: Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record; most rebounds in a game. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love scored 31 points and grabbed a franchise record 31 rebounds in the Wolves' 112–103 win over the New York Knicks. The last player to have a 30–30 game was Moses Malone on February 11, 1982.http://www.nba.com/games/20101112/NYKMIN/gameinfo.html Love has 30–30 game in Wolves' win over Knicks November 12, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 13, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101115193953/http://www.nba.com/games/20101112/NYKMIN/gameinfo.html November 15, 2010 live November 12: Second player in history to 11,000 assists. Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd reached the 11,000th assist mark in the Mavericks' 99–90 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Kidd became only the second player to achieve the mark after John Stockton.http://www.nba.com/games/20101112/PHIDAL/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Barea, Nowitzki lead Mavericks past 76ers November 12, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 13, 2010 November 19: San Antonio Spurs franchise records; career points and games played. San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan became the Spurs' all-time leading scorer and all-time leader in games played, passing his former "Twin Towers" teammate David Robinson in the Spurs' 94–82 win over the Utah Jazz. Duncan played in his 988th game, surpassing Robinson's 987 career games, while also surpassing Robinson's career total of 20,790 points.http://www.nba.com/games/20101119/SASUTA/gameinfo.html Duncan sets Spurs' scoring mark in win over Jazz November 19, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101124004308/http://www.nba.com/games/20101119/SASUTA/gameinfo.html November 24, 2010 dead November 20: Charlotte Bobcats franchise record; first triple-double. Charlotte Bobcats's Stephen Jackson recorded the franchise's first triple-double in a 123–105 victory over the Phoenix Suns. It was also Jackson's second career triple-double.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301120030 https://web.archive.org/web/20101123144019/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301120030 dead November 23, 2010 Stephen Jackson's 24–10–10 powers Bobcats by Steve Nash-less Suns November 20, 2010 ESPN.com November 20, 2010 November 27: Golden State Warriors franchise record; most three-pointers in a game. In a 104–94 road victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors guard Dorell Wright set a franchise record with nine three-point field goals made, surpassing Jason Richardson's record of eight three-pointers set on March 29, 2007.http://www.nba.com/games/20101127/GSWMIN/gameinfo.html Wright's 9 3s lift Warriors over Timberwolves November 27, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 28, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201131851/http://www.nba.com/games/20101127/GSWMIN/gameinfo.html December 1, 2010 dead November 30: 34th player in history to 10,000 rebounds. In a 79–90 loss at the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace became the 34th player in NBA history to surpass the 10,000 rebound mark for his career. December 10: Seventh coach in history to 1,000 wins. Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl became the seventh head coach in NBA history to win 1,000 games in the Nuggets' 123–116 road victory over the Toronto Raptors.http://www.nba.com/games/20101210/DENTOR/gameinfo.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Karl earns 1,000th win as Nuggets beat Raptors December 10, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 11, 2010 December 12: 94th player in history to 1,000 games. San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan played in the 1,000th regular season game of his career, becoming the 94th player in NBA history to play in one thousand games. December 12: New York Knicks franchise record; consecutive 30 point games. In a 129–125 home victory against the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire set a franchise record with eight consecutive 30 point games, surpassing Willie Naulls's record of seven set from February 22 to March 4, 1962. He would end up with nine straight 30-point games. December 22: 95th player in history to 1,000 games. Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace played in the 1,000th regular season game of his career, becoming the 95th player in NBA history to play in one thousand games. December 22: 3rd coach in history to win 1,211 games. Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan has won his 1,211 games in his career of coaching after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the victory Jerry surpasses Pat Riley for the third all-time in career wins. December 25: 4th Christmas Day triple double. In a 96–80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat forward LeBron James became the 4th player in NBA history to achieve a triple double on Christmas Day and the 1st in 40 years, other players are Billy Cunningham, John Havlicek, and Oscar Robertson. December 29: Los Angeles Clippers franchise record; consecutive double-double games. In a 95–103 home loss against the Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin set a franchise record with 20 consecutive double-double games, surpassing Michael Cage's record of 19 set from December 10, 1986, to January 16, 1987. He would end up with 27 straight double-double games. January 16: 37th player in history to 20,000 points. Phoenix Suns guard Vince Carter scored his 20,000th career points in a win over the New York Knicks. Carter finished the game with 29 points on 11-for-20 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds.Carter Scores 20000th Point – RealGM Wiretap http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/209908/Carter_Scores_20000th_Point https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094738/http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/209908/Carter_Scores_20000th_Point March 4, 2016 live June 29, 2013 mdy February 8: Minnesota Timberwolves franchise record; consecutive double-double games. In a 112–108 home win against the Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love set a franchise record with 38 consecutive double-double games, surpassing Kevin Garnett's record of 37.http://espn.go.com/nba/recap/_/id/310208010/minnesota-timberwolves-vs-houston-rockets https://archive.today/20120709134749/http://espn.go.com/nba/recap/_/id/310208010/minnesota-timberwolves-vs-houston-rockets dead July 9, 2012 Kevin Love sets Minnesota mark with 38th consecutive double-double February 8, 2011 ESPN.com February 17, 2011 February 10: Most three-pointers made in a career. In a 92–86 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen surpassed Reggie Miller as the all-time leader in three-point shots made with 2,562. Allen did this in three fewer seasons and with 300 fewer games.https://www.espn.com/boston/nba/news/story?id=6110819 Ray Allen hits record-breaking 3-pointer February 10, 2011 ESPN.com February 11, 2011 February 15: 96th player in history to 1,000 games. Chicago Bulls center Kurt Thomas played in the 1,000th regular season game of his career, becoming the 96th player in NBA history to play in one thousand games. March 9: NBA record; consecutive double-double games. Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love set the NBA record for most consecutive games with a double-double since the NBA-ABA merger, besting Moses Malone's record of 51. He recorded his 52nd consecutive double-double in a 101–75 win over the Indiana Pacers.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/03/10/kevin-love-52nd-double-double_n_833893.html Kevin Love Records 52nd Double-Double In Row, Passes Moses Malone March 9, 2011 Jon Krawczynski Huffington Post July 16, 2011 April 6: Golden State Warriors franchise record; most three-pointers in a season Golden State Warriors guard Dorell Wright made a Warriors franchise record of 3 pt shots made in a season with 184 in a home win versus the Los Angeles Lakers, beating Jason Richardson with the previous record of 183 in the 2005–06 season. May 17: NBA record; Most free throws made in a game Dirk Nowitzki made 24 free throws without misses. Team November 3: Boston Celtics became the first team in NBA history to have four active players with at least 20,000 career points after Paul Pierce scored his 20,000th point in a win over Milwaukee Bucks, other players are Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. November 3: Orlando Magic franchise record: most points in first half. In a 128–86 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record for most points in the first half with 78. On the other hand, the Timberwolves suffered their worst loss in franchise history.http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301103019 Magic beat Timberwolves, set franchise record for most points in first half November 3, 2010 ESPN.com November 3, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101107033855/http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301103019 November 7, 2010 dead November 9: Indiana Pacers franchise record: most points in a quarter. The Indiana Pacers scored 54 points in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets, the most points scored by a team in a quarter since the Phoenix Suns scored 57 in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990. The team was also one field goal short of recording a perfect third quarter (the Pacers shot 20–21).http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301109011 Pacers punish Nuggets thanks to 54-point 3rd quarter November 9, 2010 ESPN.com November 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101111035909/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=301109011 November 11, 2010 dead November 14: Phoenix Suns franchise record: most three-pointers in a game. In a 121–116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Phoenix Suns set a franchise record with 22 made three-point field goals in a game, one shy of the NBA record 23 in a game by the Orlando Magic on January 13, 2009.http://www.nba.com/games/20101114/PHXLAL/gameinfo.html Suns beat Lakers 121–116 in a hail of 3-pointers November 14, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. November 15, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101116233206/http://www.nba.com/games/20101114/PHXLAL/gameinfo.html November 16, 2010 live December 12: New Orleans Hornets franchise record: fewest assists in a game. In a 70–88 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Orleans Hornets set a franchise record low with four assists, one shy of the NBA record of three. NBA record: consecutive road wins in a calendar month, Miami Heat franchise record: most wins in a calendar month. The Miami Heat set a league record when they recorded 10 straight road wins in the month of December. The Heat also set a franchise record for most wins in a calendar month with 15. January 7: Second team to win 3,000 games. The Boston Celtics became only the second team after the Los Angeles Lakers to win 3,000 games in a 122–102 win over the Toronto Raptors.http://www.nba.com/games/20110107/TORBOS/gameinfo.html Rookie Harangody leads Celtics over Raptors January 7, 2011 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 8, 2011 January 30: Cleveland Cavaliers single-season franchise record. The Cleveland Cavaliers lost their 20th straight game in the same season, breaking their old record of 19 straight within the same season in 1981–82.https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap;_ylt=AlfWx47o7gf.G.QfagWfk2S8vLYF?gid=2011013019 Cavaliers skid continues with 103–87 loss to Magic January 30, 2011 yahoo.com January 31, 2011 Their streak would end after 26 straight losses. February 5: NBA record: longest single-season losing streak. With a 111–105 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, the Cleveland Cavaliers now hold the longest single-season losing streak with its 24th consecutive loss (streak ended at 26). February 7: NBA record: longest losing streak. With a 99–96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, the Cleveland Cavaliers now hold the longest losing streak with its 25th consecutive loss (streak ended at 26). March 11: NBA record: Most combined three-pointers in a game; Golden State Warriors franchise record: Most three-pointers in a game. The game between the Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic, a 123–120 overtime win by the Warriors, saw a combined 36 three-point shots made in an NBA game. The Warriors also set a franchise record by connecting 21 three-point shots. Statistics leaders Individual statistic leaders + Category Player Team Statistics Points per game Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder 27.7 Rebounds per game Kevin Love Minnesota Timberwolves 15.2 Assists per game Steve Nash Phoenix Suns 11.4 Steals per game Chris Paul New Orleans Hornets 2.35 Blocks per game Andrew Bogut Milwaukee Bucks 2.58 Turnovers per game Russell Westbrook Oklahoma City Thunder 3.9 Fouls per game DeMarcus Cousins Sacramento Kings 4.1 Minutes per game Monta Ellis Golden State Warriors 40.3 Efficiency per game LeBron James Miami Heat 27.3 FG% Nenê Denver Nuggets 61.8% FT% Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors 93.4% 3FG% Matt Bonner San Antonio Spurs 45.7% Double-Doubles Dwight Howard Orlando Magic 66 Triple-Doubles LeBron James Miami Heat 4 Individual game highs Category Player Team Statistics Points LeBron James Miami Heat 51 Rebounds Kevin Love Minnesota Timberwolves 31 Assists Rajon Rondo Boston Celtics 24 Steals John Wall Washington Wizards 9 Blocks JaVale McGee Washington Wizards 12 Three Pointers Ty Lawson Denver Nuggets 10 Team Statistic Leaders + Category Team Statistics Points per game Denver Nuggets 107.5 Rebounds per game Minnesota Timberwolves 44.4 Assists per game Dallas Mavericks 23.8 Houston Rockets Steals per game Memphis Grizzlies 9.4 Blocks per game Washington Wizards 6.1 Turnovers per game Minnesota Timberwolves 17.0 Fouls per game Utah Jazz 22.7 FG% Boston Celtics 48.6% FT% Oklahoma City Thunder 82.3% 3FG% San Antonio Spurs 39.7% ± Miami Heat 7.5 Awards Yearly awards Most Valuable Player: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bullshttp://pr.nba.com/derrick-rose-2010-11-kia-nba-most-valuable-player-award/ Bulls' Derrick Rose wins 2010-11 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 13, 2018 May 3, 2011 Defensive Player of the Year: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magichttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/18/dwight-howard-defensive-player-release/index.html Howard gets third straight Kia Defensive Player of Year nod April 18, 2011 NBA.com April 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110429095702/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/18/dwight-howard-defensive-player-release/index.html April 29, 2011 dead Rookie of the Year: Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippershttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/04/rookie-of-the-year/index.html Blake Griffin named 2010–11 T-Mobile Rookie of the Year May 4, 2011 NBA.com May 4, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140429161346/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/04/rookie-of-the-year/index.html April 29, 2014 Sixth Man of the Year: Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/19/kia-sixth-man-of-year/index.html Lakers' Odom wins Kia Sixth Man of the Year award April 19, 2011 NBA.com April 20, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110423031120/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/19/kia-sixth-man-of-year/index.html April 23, 2011 dead mdy-all Most Improved Player: Kevin Love, Minnesota Timberwolveshttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/21/love-most-improved/index.html Wolves' Love wins Kia Most Improved Player Award April 21, 2011 NBA.com April 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110429114438/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/21/love-most-improved/index.html April 29, 2011 dead mdy-all Coach of the Year: Tom Thibodeau, Chicago Bullshttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/01/thibodeau-coach-of-the-year/index.html Chicago's Tom Thibodeau named 2010–11 NBA Coach of the Year May 1, 2011 NBA.com May 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110504130647/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/01/thibodeau-coach-of-the-year/index.html May 4, 2011 dead mdy-all Executive of the Year: Pat Riley, Miami Heat & Gar Forman, Chicago Bullshttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/10/executive-of-year-award-pat-riley-gar-forman/index.html Heat's Riley, Bulls' Forman share Executive of Year award May 10, 2011 NBA.com May 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110514022547/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/10/executive-of-year-award-pat-riley-gar-forman/index.html May 14, 2011 dead mdy-all Sportsmanship Award: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriorshttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/05/stephen-curry-sportsmanship/index.html Warriors' Stephen Curry wins NBA Sportsmanship Award May 5, 2011 NBA.com May 5, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110508233644/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/05/stephen-curry-sportsmanship/index.html May 8, 2011 J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award: Ron Artest, Los Angeles Lakershttp://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/26/artest-citizenship/index.html Lakers' Artest receives Kennedy Citizenship Award April 26, 2011 NBA.com April 26, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110429172538/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/26/artest-citizenship/index.html April 29, 2011 dead mdy-all 99% 33% All-NBA First Team:http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/12/all-nba-release/index.html LeBron James, Derrick Rose highlight 2010–11 All-NBA squad May 12, 2011 NBA.com May 12, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110514194754/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/12/all-nba-release/index.html May 14, 2011 dead mdy-all F Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder F LeBron James, Miami Heat C Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic G Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers G Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls 33% All-NBA Second Team: F Pau Gasol, Los Angeles Lakers F Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks C Amar'e Stoudemire, New York Knicks G Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat G Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder 33% All-NBA Third Team: F LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland Trail Blazers F Zach Randolph, Memphis Grizzlies C Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks G Manu Ginóbili, San Antonio Spurs G Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets 66% 33% NBA All-Defensive First Team:http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/09/2010-11-all-defensive-teams/index.html Bryant, Garnett named to All-Defensive team, tie NBA mark May 9, 2011 NBA.com May 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110512043223/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/09/2010-11-all-defensive-teams/index.html May 12, 2011 dead mdy-all F LeBron James, Miami Heat F Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics C Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic G Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers G Rajon Rondo, Boston Celtics 33% NBA All-Defensive Second Team: F Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers C Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls C Tyson Chandler, Dallas Mavericks G Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies G Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets 66% 33% NBA All-Rookie First Team:http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/11/all-rookie-team-2010-11/index.html Unanimous pick Griffin leads T-Mobile All-Rookie team roster May 11, 2011 NBA.com May 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20150612193144/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/05/11/all-rookie-team-2010-11/index.html June 12, 2015 dead mdy-all F Landry Fields, New York Knicks F Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers C DeMarcus Cousins, Sacramento Kings G Gary Neal, San Antonio Spurs G John Wall, Washington Wizards 33% NBA All-Rookie Second Team: F Paul George, Indiana Pacers F Derrick Favors, Utah Jazz C Greg Monroe, Detroit Pistons G Wesley Johnson, Minnesota Timberwolves G Eric Bledsoe, Los Angeles Clippers Players of the week The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week. WeekEastern ConferenceWestern ConferenceRef.01Oct 26 – 31Rajon Rondo (Boston Celtics) (1/1)Pau Gasol (Los Angeles Lakers) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/01/players-of-the-week/index.html Celtics' Rondo, Lakers' Gasol named Players of the Week NBA.com November 1, 2010 November 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109190525/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/01/players-of-the-week/index.html November 9, 2012 dead mdy-all02Nov 1 – 7Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (1/6)Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/08/players-of-the-week/index.html Magic's Howard, Hornets' Paul named Players of the Week NBA.com November 8, 2010 November 8, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110210184808/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/08/players-of-the-week/index.html February 10, 2011 dead mdy-all03Nov 8 – 14Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls) (1/2)Deron Williams (Utah Jazz) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/15/players.ofthe.week/index.html Bulls' Rose, Jazz's Williams named Players of the Week NBA.com November 15, 2010 November 15, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101117023429/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/15/players.ofthe.week/index.html November 17, 2010 dead04Nov 15 – 21Amar'e Stoudemire (New York Knicks) (1/2)Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder) (1/4)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/22/players-of-week-stoudemire-westbrook/index.html Stoudemire, Westbrook nab player of the Week honors NBA.com November 22, 201005Nov 22 – 28Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (2/6)Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks) (1/2)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/29/players-of-week-howard-nowitzki/index.html Howard, Nowitzki collect Player of the Week honors NBA.com November 29, 2010 November 29, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201013114/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/11/29/players-of-week-howard-nowitzki/index.html December 1, 2010 dead06Nov 29 – Dec 5Amar'e Stoudemire (New York Knicks) (2/2)Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder) (2/4)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/06/players-of-the-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Stoudemire, Westbrook win Player of the Week honors NBA.com December 6, 2010 December 7, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110303215507/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/06/players-of-the-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 March 3, 2011 dead mdy-all07Dec 6 – 12Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) (1/3)Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks) (2/2)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/13/players-of-the-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Heat's Wade, Maverick's Nowitzki named Players of the Week NBA.com December 13, 2010 December 13, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101216111308/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/13/players-of-the-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 December 16, 2010 dead08Dec 13 – 19Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics) (1/2)Tony Parker (San Antonio Spurs) (1/2)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/20/nba-pow/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Boston's Pierce and San Antonio's Parker earn weekly honor NBA.com December 20, 2010 December 21, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101224081129/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/20/nba-pow/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 December 24, 2010 dead09Dec 20 – 26LeBron James (Miami Heat) (1/5)Monta Ellis (Golden State Warriors) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/27/players-of-week-ellis-james/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Warriors' Ellis, Heat's James named Players of Week NBA.com December 27, 2010 December 27, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101230161725/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/27/players-of-week-ellis-james/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 December 30, 2010 dead10Dec 27 – Jan 2Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) (2/3)Chauncey Billups (Denver Nuggets) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/players-of-week-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Wade, Billups named NBA Players of the Week NBA.com January 3, 2011 January 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110106134811/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/players-of-week-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 January 6, 2011 dead mdy-all11Jan 3 – 9LeBron James (Miami Heat) (2/5)Zach Randolph (Memphis Grizzlies) (1/3)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/10/james-randolph-pow-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Heat's James, Grizzlies' Randolph win NBA weekly honors NBA.com January 10, 2011 January 10, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110113112653/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/10/james-randolph-pow-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 January 13, 2011 dead mdy-all12Jan 10 – 16Derrick Rose (Chicago Bulls) (2/2)Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder) (3/4)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/18/players-of-the-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Bulls' Rose, Thunder's Westbrook named Players of the Week NBA.com January 18, 2011 January 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110122060945/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/18/players-of-the-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 January 22, 2011 dead mdy-all13Jan 17 – 23Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (3/6)LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers) (1/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/24/howard-aldridge-players-of-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Magic's Howard, Blazers' Aldridge named Players of the Week NBA.com January 24, 2011 January 24, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110127171623/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/24/howard-aldridge-players-of-week/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 January 27, 2011 dead mdy-all14Jan 24 – 30LeBron James (Miami Heat) (3/5)Zach Randolph (Memphis Grizzlies) (2/3)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/31/players-of-week-randolph-james/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Heat's James, Grizzlies' Randolph named Players of the Week NBA.com January 31, 2011 January 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110203184920/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/31/players-of-week-randolph-james/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 February 3, 2011 dead mdy-all15Jan 31 – Feb 6LeBron James (Miami Heat) (4/5)Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) (1/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/07/players-of-week-lebron-james-kevin-durant/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Heat's James, Thunder's Durant named Players of the Week NBA.com February 7, 2011 February 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110211013123/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/07/players-of-week-lebron-james-kevin-durant/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 February 11, 2011 dead mdy-all16Feb 7 – 13Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (4/6)LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers) (2/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/14/players-of-week-lamarcus-aldridge-dwight-howard/index.html Big men Howard, Aldridge named Players of the Week NBA.com February 14, 2011 February 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628195346/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/14/players-of-week-lamarcus-aldridge-dwight-howard/index.html June 28, 2011 dead mdy-all17Feb 21 – 27Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (5/6)Kevin Martin basketball, born 1983 (Houston Rockets) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/28/players-of-the-week/index.html Magic's Howard, Rockets' Martin named Players of the Week NBA.com February 28, 2011 February 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628203456/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/28/players-of-the-week/index.html June 28, 2011 dead mdy-all18Feb 28 – Mar 6Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics) (2/2)Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder) (4/4)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/07/pierce-westbrook-awards/index.html Celtics' Pierce, Thunder's Westbrook win weekly NBA honors NBA.com March 7, 2011 March 7, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110628221432/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/07/pierce-westbrook-awards/index.html June 28, 2011 dead mdy-all19Mar 7 – 13Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) (3/3)Tony Parker (San Antonio Spurs) (2/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/14/players-of-week-dwyane-wade-tony-parker/index.html Heat's Wade, Spurs' Parker named Players of the Week NBA.com March 14, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110316153914/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/14/players-of-week-dwyane-wade-tony-parker/index.html March 16, 2011 20Mar 14 – 20LeBron James (Miami Heat) (5/5)Kyle Lowry (Houston Rockets) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/21/players-of-the-week/index.html Heat's James, Rockets' Lowry named Players of the Week NBA.com March 21, 2011 March 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110323193259/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/21/players-of-the-week/index.html March 23, 2011 dead mdy-all21Mar 21 – 27Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (6/6)Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/28/pow-release/index.html Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant take NBA Weekly honors NBA.com March 28, 2011 March 28, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110402065556/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/28/pow-release/index.html April 2, 2011 dead mdy-all22Mar 28 – Apr 3Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks) (1/2)Zach Randolph (Memphis Grizzlies) (3/3)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/03/players-of-week-carmelo-anthony-zach-randolph/index.html Knicks' Anthony, Grizzlies' Randolph named Players of Week NBA.com April 3, 2011September 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 23Apr 4 – 10Carmelo Anthony (New York Knicks) (2/2)Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) (2/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/11/pow-release/index.html Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant named Players of the Week NBA.com April 11, 2011 April 11, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110417075107/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/11/pow-release/index.html April 17, 2011 dead mdy-all Players of the month The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month. MonthEastern ConferenceWestern ConferenceRef.1October – NovemberDwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (1/2)Deron Williams (Utah Jazz) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/03/players-of-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Magic's Howard, Jazz's Williams name Players of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 3, 2010 December 3, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101207084645/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/03/players-of-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 December 7, 2010 dead mdy-all2DecemberLeBron James (Miami Heat) (1/3)Dwyane Wade (Miami Heat) (1/1)Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) (1/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/playerofthemonth/index.html Miami's James and Wade, Thunder's Durant Players of Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 3, 2011 January 3, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110107100445/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/playerofthemonth/index.html January 7, 2011 3JanuaryLeBron James (Miami Heat) (2/3)Zach Randolph (Memphis Grizzlies) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/04/player-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Heat's James, Grizzlies' Randolph named Players of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 4, 2011 February 4, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110208152446/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/04/player-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 February 8, 2011 dead mdy-all4FebruaryDwight Howard (Orlando Magic) (2/2)LaMarcus Aldridge (Portland Trail Blazers) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/02/players-of-the-month/index.html Magic's Howard, Blazers' Aldridge named Kia Players of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 2, 2011 March 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110305000459/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/02/players-of-the-month/index.html March 5, 2011 dead mdy-all5MarchDerrick Rose (Chicago Bulls) (1/1)Kobe Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/kia-awards-march/index.html Rose, Kobe named Kia Players of Month for March NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 2, 2011 April 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110404233824/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/kia-awards-march/index.html April 4, 2011 dead mdy-all6AprilLeBron James (Miami Heat) (3/3)Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder) (2/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/15/kia-awards-april/index.html James, Durant named Kia Players of the Month for April NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 16, 2011 April 16, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110418211310/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/15/kia-awards-april/index.html April 18, 2011 Rookies of the month The following players were named the Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month. MonthEastern ConferenceWestern ConferenceRef.1October – NovemberLandry Fields (New York Knicks) (1/2)Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers) (1/6)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/01/landry-fields-blake-griffin-rookies-of-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 https://web.archive.org/web/20101204094242/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/01/landry-fields-blake-griffin-rookies-of-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 dead December 4, 2010 Knicks' Fields, Clips' Griffin named Rookies of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 1, 2010 December 1, 20102DecemberLandry Fields (New York Knicks) (2/2)Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers) (2/6)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/december-2010-rookies-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Fields, Griffin win NBA Rookie honors for December NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 3, 2011 January 3, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110106141320/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/december-2010-rookies-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref%3Anbahpt2 January 6, 2011 3JanuaryJohn Wall (Washington Wizards) (1/4)Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers) (3/6)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/01/rookies-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Wizards' Wall, Clippers' Griffin named Rookes of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 1, 2011 February 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110204181831/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/01/rookies-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref%3Anbahpt2 February 4, 2011 4FebruaryJohn Wall (Washington Wizards) (2/4)Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers) (4/6)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/01/rookies-of-the-month/index.html Wizards' Wall, Clippers' Griffin named Rookes of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 1, 2011 March 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110303094343/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/01/rookies-of-the-month/index.html March 3, 2011 5MarchJohn Wall (Washington Wizards) (3/4)Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers) (5/6)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/rookies-march/index.html Wall, Griffin take Rookie of the Month honors NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 1, 2011 April 1, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110404230550/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/rookies-march/index.html April 4, 2011 6AprilJohn Wall (Washington Wizards) (4/4)Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers) (6/6)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/14/rookies-of-the-month/index.html Wall, Griffin named T-Mobile Rookies of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 14, 2011 April 14, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110417022203/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/14/rookies-of-the-month/index.html April 17, 2011 Coaches of the month The following coaches were named the Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month. MonthEastern ConferenceWestern ConferenceRef.1October – NovemberDoc Rivers (Boston Celtics) (1/1)Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs) (1/2)http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/01/coach-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 https://web.archive.org/web/20101206001359/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/12/01/coach-of-the-month/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 dead December 6, 2010 Celtics' Rivers, Spurs' Popovich named Coaches of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 1, 2010 December 1, 20102DecemberErik Spoelstra (Miami Heat) (1/1)Gregg Popovich (San Antonio Spurs) (2/2)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/december-2010-coaches-month-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 Spoelstra, Popovich named Coaches of the Month for December NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc January 3, 2011 January 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110106141316/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/01/03/december-2010-coaches-month-release/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 January 6, 2011 dead mdy-all3JanuaryTom Thibodeau (Chicago Bulls) (1/3)Monty Williams (New Orleans Hornets) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/01/coaches-of-the-month/index.html Bulls' Thibodeau, Hornets' Williams win monthly coach award NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc February 1, 2011 February 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110205130818/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/02/01/coaches-of-the-month/index.html February 5, 2011 dead mdy-all4FebruaryDoug Collins Doug Collins (basketball) (Philadelphia 76ers) (1/1)Rick Carlisle (Dallas Mavericks) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/01/coaches-of-the-month/index.html Mavs' Carlisle, 76ers' Collins named Coaches of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc March 1, 2011 March 1, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110304194916/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/03/01/coaches-of-the-month/index.html March 4, 2011 dead mdy-all5MarchTom Thibodeau (Chicago Bulls) (2/3)Phil Jackson (Los Angeles Lakers) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/coaches-march/index.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110404230535/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/01/coaches-march/index.html dead April 4, 2011 Thibodeau, Jackson take coaching honors for March NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 1, 2011 April 1, 20115AprilTom Thibodeau (Chicago Bulls) (3/3)Nate McMillan (Portland Trail Blazers) (1/1)http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/14/coach-of-the-month/index.html Thibodeau, McMillan named April NBA Coaches of the Month NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 14, 2011 April 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110417022132/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/04/14/coach-of-the-month/index.html April 17, 2011 dead mdy-all NBA All-Star break The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. This game was the 61st edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s annual basketball festivities, and was also the fifth All-Star Game held in Los Angeles; the city previously hosted in 1963, 1972, 1983 and 2004. As with the 2004 event, it was jointly hosted by the Lakers and the Clippers. The Western Conference All-Stars defeated the Eastern Conference 148–143, with the Lakers' Kobe Bryant named as MVP for the fourth time, tying the record of Bob Pettit. Salary cap NBA salary cap On July 7, the NBA announced that the salary cap for the 2010–11 season would be $58.044 million, an increase of $0.344 million from previous season's $57.70 million, and would go into effect on July 8 as the league's "moratorium period" had ended and teams could begin signing free agents and making trades. The increase came as a surprise as the league initially predicted a decrease in the salary cap. On March, before the playoffs, the league projected that the salary cap would be around $56.1 million. The tax level for the season was set at $70.307 million, with each team paying a $1 tax for each $1 by which it exceeds $70.307 million. The mid-level exception was $5.765 million for the season and the minimum team salary, which was set at 75% of the salary cap, was $43.533 million. The maximum salaries for players are set at $13.604 million for players with zero to six years of experience, $16.324 million for players with seven to nine years of experience, and $19.045 million for players with more than 10 years of experience.http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/07/salary.cap/index.html NBA salary cap for 2010–11 season set at $58.044 million July 7, 2010 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100711131906/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/07/07/salary.cap/index.html July 11, 2010 dead mdy-allhttps://www.espn.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=coon_larry&page=salarycap-100708 Salary-cap surprise Larry Coon Larry Coon July 8, 2010 ESPN.com July 9, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100711073251/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=coon_larry&page=salarycap-100708 July 11, 2010 live See also List of NBA regular season records References NBA Category:2010–11 in Canadian basketball