Basketball News
Pacers might be without Oladipo against Celtics
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 11:31
The Pacers might have to take on the Eastern Conference-leading Celtics without their leading scorer after Victor Oladipo banged his right knee in Friday night's game.
With Horford facilitating, Celtics get back to 'beautiful basketball'
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 08:32
With his coach pushing better ball movement to cure the Celtics' season-long offensive lulls, Al Horford had 10 assists to spark a win over the Magic.
C's Brown questionable for Sat. due to funeral
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 06:48
The Celtics' Jaylen Brown said he intends to make it to Saturday night's game in Indiana following the funeral for his best friend in Georgia that morning and addressed his difficult week. "I'm doing the best I can," he ...
How great would Derrick Rose have been if he never got hurt?
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 04:58
Frustration from injuries might lead the former MVP to walk away from basketball. What might have been had he never lost his elite explosion?
Unclear if Hassan Whiteside will play when Heat faces Bulls Sunday
Miami Herald - 25 Nov 2017 23:54
CHICAGO - Hassan Whiteside sat out the Miami Heat's practice on Saturday at DePaul University with soreness in his left knee related to the bone bruise he suffered at the …
Hassan Whiteside on sitting out practice Saturday
Miami Herald - 25 Nov 2017 23:42
Whiteside said he has still experienced soreness at times from the bone bruise in his left knee he suffered at the start of the season. …
Howard given $35K fine for obscene gesture
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 23:35
Hornets center Dwight Howard has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward Cavaliers fans.
Wizards rule out PG Wall (knee) for two weeks
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 19:02
Wizards star John Wall will miss about two weeks due to a left knee injury initially suffered earlier this month against the Mavericks.
Wizards John Wall to Miss Two Weeks With Knee Discomfort, Inflammation
Sports Illustrated - 25 Nov 2017 19:01
Wall underwent an MRI Friday after experiencing discomfort and inflammation in his left knee after an injury in the team's game Nov. 7 against Dallas.
Post Up: Back At It
SLAMonline - 25 Nov 2017 08:29
The Celtics started a new streak behind a masterful performance from Kyrie Irving. The post Post Up: Back At It appeared first on SLAMonline.
Westbrook falls just short on game winner as Pistons escape
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 08:14
Russell Westbrook's knack for clutch shots late was a big reason he was the MVP, but those shots haven't fallen thus far, including in Friday's loss.
Jordan Bell starts, Steph Curry cooks in Golden State's rout of the Bulls
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 08:05
The Bulls led by three at the end of the first quarter, but Chef Curry heated up in the second quarter to lead Golden State to a blowout.
Hawks 116, Knicks 104: Knicks Falter in the Second Half Against Atlanta
The New York Times - 25 Nov 2017 07:01
The Hawks earned just their second home win by out-hustling the Knicks with a 24-5 advantage in second-chance points.
Green out for Warriors as part of rest plan
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 05:10
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Draymond Green will periodically sit out games, including Friday night's matchup against the Bulls, because Green's hard-charging playing style can be physically taxing and he seemed worn a...
Enes Kanter out with back spasms
InsideHoops - 25 Nov 2017 04:15
Enes Kanter has done major work as a new member of the Knicks this season. Now his back needs a bit of a break. Here’s the New York Daily News reporting: The Knicks were forced to shuffle their lineup and rotation Frid...
Ben Simmons will miss game vs Magic
InsideHoops - 25 Nov 2017 04:04
Star Sixers rookie Ben Simmons has a hurt elbow. Sounds minor. Hopefully, that’s the case. More will be known soon, but as for today and tomorrow here’s CSN Philly reporting: The Sixers aren’t the same team without...
Joel Embiid says fun while visiting LA helped his game
InsideHoops - 25 Nov 2017 03:48
Sixers center Joel Embiid continues to provide fun to the basketball world, with excellent play on the court and fun quotes off of it. Here’s NBC Sports Philly reporting: Joel Embiid sometimes looks like he's having a ...
Teague (right Achilles) late scratch vs. Heat
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 03:17
Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague was scratched just minutes before Friday's game against the Heat because of an injured right Achilles.
Jazz correct pronunciation of Ekpe Udoh
InsideHoops - 25 Nov 2017 02:06
The Jazz have announced that the accurate pronunciation of Jazz forward/center Ekpe Udoh's last name is "OO-Doe.” Many listings had the pronunciation as "YOU-Doe.” Here are other pronunciation guides for other Jazz p...
Simmons to sit Saturday due to ailing elbow
ESPN - 25 Nov 2017 00:37
Ben Simmons will not play Saturday against the Magic due to swelling in his right elbow. He will be reevaluated Sunday.