Basketball News
Japan's Hachimura (knee) out rest of World Cup
ESPN - 6 Sep 2019 06:15
Wizards forward Rui Hachimura will miss the final two FIBA World Cup games for Japan due to knee discomfort and fatigue.
Trump presents Medal of Freedom to Jerry West
ESPN - 6 Sep 2019 00:33
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West, cited for his years as a player, general manager and supporter of the nation's war veterans, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump.
Ayton, Hield helm relief efforts for Bahamas
ESPN - 6 Sep 2019 23:19
Deandre Ayton and Buddy Hield are helping raise money and supplies for their native Bahamas after the nation was devastated by Hurricane Dorian.
Unconfirmed Dirk Nowitzki Tribute Appears In NBA 2K20
SLAMonline - 6 Sep 2019 18:50
While there has been no formal announcement that the Dallas Mavericks will honor Dirk Nowitzki in this way, the future Hall of Famer’s silhouette has been spotted on the American Airlines Center court in NBA 2K20. The ...
Indiana Pacers Roster Count: 2019 Training Camp
SLAMonline - 6 Sep 2019 17:34
After a wild NBA offseason, training camps are fast approaching. Teams around the league are scrambling to iron out their rosters and will have plenty of decisions to make before rosters condense at the start of the regu...
Knicks Cancel Deal With Kris Wilkes
SLAMonline - 6 Sep 2019 15:55
The Knicks had planned on bringing former UCLA Guard Kris Wilkes to training camp on a two-way deal. However, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Wilkes’ deal, which the team never officially announced, has ...
Poland, Serbia on cusp of World Cup quarterfinals
ESPN - 6 Sep 2019 14:49
Adam Waczynski scored 18 points as Poland beat Russia to improve to 4-0 at the FIBA World Cup. "It's a great feeling but we don't want to stop," guard Lukasz Koszarek said.