Basketball News
Luke Walton, Coach of Sacramento Kings, Is Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2019 20:44
Kelli Tennant, a former sports broadcaster and college athlete, filed a lawsuit alleging that he aggressively groped her in a hotel room. He denied the accusation.
Mailbag: What is the biggest need the Heat has to address this offseason?
Miami Herald - 23 Apr 2019 17:14
The Miami Herald Heat mailbag is here to answer your questions. If you weren't able to ask one this time, send your questions for future mailbags via Twitter (@Anthony_Chiang). You …
Five-Star Prospect Cole Anthony Commits to North Carolina
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2019 16:31
Five-star point guard Cole Anthony, a consensus top-3 prospect in the nation, committed to North Carolina on Tuesday morning. Born and raised in New York City, Cole is the son of former Knick Greg Anthony. He starred at ...
Luke Walton Sued for Sexual Assault
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2019 13:22
Luke Walton is facing a sexual assault lawsuit from Kelli Tennant, a former host on Spectrum SportsNet LA, who claims Walton made unwanted physical advances on her at a Santa Monica hotel in April 2016 as an assistant co...
Rockets' Capela battling 2 respiratory illnesses
ESPN - 23 Apr 2019 09:51
Rockets center Clint Capela told ESPN that he was diagnosed with adenovirus and a klebsiella infection during a Sunday visit to a Salt Lake City doctor.
After learning from Duncan, Jokic a triple-double threat vs. Spurs
ESPN - 23 Apr 2019 04:24
Nikola Jokic said Tim Duncan was his favorite big man to watch as far as footwork in the post, and the Nuggets center is displaying his own versatility in averaging nearly a triple-double in the first-round series.
Nets minority owner fined $35K for ref criticism
ESPN - 23 Apr 2019 03:08
Nets minority owner Josephy Tsai was fined $35,000 by the NBA for comments critical of officiating after Game 4.
Sources: Suns given OK to meet 76ers' Williams
ESPN - 23 Apr 2019 22:39
The Suns have been given permission to meet with 76ers assistant Monty Williams about replacing Igor Kokoskov as Phoenix's head coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski
NBA draft: 233 early-entry prospects declare for 2019
ESPN - 23 Apr 2019 19:57
A record 58 international players made themselves eligible.
Donovan Mitchell Drops 31 on Houston to Avoid Sweep
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2019 12:58
Donovan Mitchell helped extend Utah’s season by at least another game Monday night, scoring 19 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter of a 107-91 win against the Rockets. Mitchell’s performance ensured the ...
'This Means a Lot': Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks to Sweep of Detroit
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2019 12:45
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a playoff career-high 41 points Monday night, leading Milwaukee to a four-game sweep of the Detroit Pistons. Antetokounmpo pulled down nine rebounds and went 15-of-20 from the charity stripe,...
Mitchell: Fueled by hunger to keep Jazz playing
ESPN - 23 Apr 2019 10:59
Donovan Mitchell says he wasn't thinking about his struggles during Utah's first-round playoff series against the Rockets before scoring 19 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter. He just wanted the Jazz to boa...
Post Up: Giannis Scores 41 Points, Bucks Win First Playoff Series Since 2001
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2019 07:24
Bucks 127, Pistons 104 (Milwaukee wins series 4-0) Giannis Antetokounmpo ended Milwaukee’s first-round series against Detroit with an exclamation point, scoring 41 points as the Bucks completed their sweep of the 8-see...
The Nets' Joe Tsai Is Fined $35,000 for a Tweet About Officiating
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2019 02:37
Tsai, a part owner of the team, posted support for General Manager Sean Marks, who was suspended a game without pay and fined $25,000 for entering the referees' locker room after Saturday's loss.
Guy staying in draft, won't return to Virginia
ESPN - 23 Apr 2019 01:23
Virginia guard Kyle Guy announced Monday he plans to keep his name in the NBA draft and will not return to the Cavaliers for his senior season.
Lynx Acquire Odyssey Sims From Sparks
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2019 01:21
The Minnesota Lynx have acquired guard Odyssey Sims from the Los Angeles Sparks, the team announced in a press release. Heading to the west coast will be third-year guard Alexis Jones. The addition of Sims, the No. 2 pic...
WNBA Games to Air on CBS Sports Network in New Deal
The New York Times - 23 Apr 2019 00:21
The league recently unveiled a new logo and color scheme, and made clear that they reflected heightened ambitions. But growth in its TV audience has so far has been modest.