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Winter Storm Fern Forces NBA to Postpone Nuggets–Grizzlies and MavericksBucks

League officials cited hazardous travel from Winter Storm Fern, with rescheduling still pending.

Overview

  • The Denver NuggetsMemphis Grizzlies game in Memphis was called off due to snow, sleet and icy roads, following local advisories to avoid nonessential travel.
  • The Dallas MavericksMilwaukee Bucks matchup was postponed after Dallas could not depart due to severe weather, with the team stranded on the tarmac during repeated de-icing attempts.
  • The NBA has not announced makeup dates for either game, and suggestions of a Feb. 19 window for MavericksBucks remain unconfirmed.
  • The Bucks donated food prepared for the postponed game to local shelters, coordinating distribution with community partners.
  • The league moved Monday’s PacersHawks to 1:30 p.m. ET and 76ers–Hornets to 3 p.m. ET as Winter Storm Fern disrupted travel nationwide, with thousands of U.S. flights canceled.