Basketball News
Nets End Slide, Beating the Rockets After Early Struggles
The New York Times - 2 Nov 2019 04:27
Kyrie Irving had his first game with 10 assists for Brooklyn in its 123-116 win over Houston at Barclays Center.
NBA draft rankings: The top 100 prospects for 2020
ESPN - 2 Nov 2019 16:20
Our experts debut their rankings of the 100 best prospects for the 2020 NBA draft.
Doncic gets stitches; Mavs unhappy with refs
ESPN - 2 Nov 2019 09:41
Mavs star Luka Doncic needed stitches for a head laceration Friday night after colliding with the Lakers' Dwight Howard, one of several no-calls that upset Doncic and his team.
Post Up: LeBron Leads Lakers Over Mavs in Thrilling OT Victory
SLAMonline - 2 Nov 2019 07:02
Nets 123 (2-3), Rockets 116 (3-2) It took a balanced Nets effort to beat the explosive Rockets, and ultimately Kyrie Irvingās late-game heroics were too much to handle. Irving had himself a 22 point, 10 assist double-d...
OKC's Steven Adams is rooting for South Africa in the Rugby World Cup
ESPN - 2 Nov 2019 00:44
The Oklahoma City Thunder center discusses his rugby fandom and recent criticism of the haka.
The N.B.A. Is Not Very Fun Right Now
The New York Times - 2 Nov 2019 23:26
This was supposed to be a season of intrigue and excitement, but injuries, controversy and a big-man brawl have cast a pall over the games so far.
Pistons' Jackson (back) out at least four weeks
ESPN - 2 Nov 2019 22:56
Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson will miss at least four weeks with a stress reaction in his lower back.
LeBron outduels Luka as L.A. wins OT showdown
ESPN - 2 Nov 2019 11:08
LeBron James and Luka Doncic became the oldest and youngest players in NBA history, respectively, to record a 30-10-15 game with competing triple-doubles Friday night as the Lakers prevailed over the Mavs in overtime.
Warriors' woes continue as Green injures finger
ESPN - 2 Nov 2019 10:11
The Warriors' Draymond Green injured his left index finger Friday, just two nights after Stephen Curry broke his left hand, and the forward said he was dealing with a "ligament" issue that could keep him off the court.