Basketball News
Russell out for Warriors; Green to miss next 3
ESPN - 6 Nov 2019 19:19
The Warriors, who are off to their worst start since the 2011-12 season, will be without D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green vs. the Rockets, with Green also to miss games against Minnesota and OKC.
MAMBA JUNIOR? Kobe Bryant's Daughter Gigi has GAME!
SLAMonline - 6 Nov 2019 20:39
The basketball tradition in the Bryant family lives on, as 13-year-old Gianna "Gigi" is taking after dad on the hardwood. Gigi and her Mamba squad showed out with pops courtside. Which is more entertaining: Kobe coaching...
Kenneth Faried To Sign In China
SLAMonline - 6 Nov 2019 19:39
After a solid second half to the 2018-19 campaign with the Houston Rockets, Kenneth Faried intends to sign a contract with the Zhenjiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association, Emiliano Carchia of Sportando reports....
#WashedKing: LeBron James Notches Third Straight Triple-Double
SLAMonline - 6 Nov 2019 13:49
LeBron James had 30 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his third consecutive triple-double, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a come-from-behid 118-112 road win Tuesday night against the Chicago Bulls. Afterward, the...
Daryl Morey: Rockets Could Have the 'Best Offense Ever Put on the Floor'
SLAMonline - 6 Nov 2019 13:42
The 4-3 Rockets could have “the best offense ever put on the floor,” believes general manager Daryl Morey. Morey adds that Houston has the potential to be a top-10 defense: “That'll be a formula to win the title.�...
Thunder jerseys honor Murrah bombing victims
ESPN - 6 Nov 2019 05:42
The Oklahoma City Thunder presented families of the 168 people killed in the 1995 Alfred P. Murrah bombing a custom city-edition jersey prior to Tuesday's game. The jerseys will be first worn on Jan. 9 against the Housto...
Are the Phoenix Suns for Real? N.B.A. Takeaways, 2 Weeks In
The New York Times - 6 Nov 2019 02:59
The N.B.A. season has been more strange than exciting, because of injuries and poor play, but there have been a few surprising story lines.
Raps' McCaw has benign mass on knee removed
ESPN - 6 Nov 2019 21:38
Raptors swingman Patrick McCaw will be out at least 4 weeks after having a benign mass on his knee removed.
Terrence Clarke is About to TURN UP Big Blue Nation!
SLAMonline - 6 Nov 2019 20:21
Terrence Clarke, a five-star small forward, is heading to Lexington next season. After reclassifying up to 2020, Clarke committed to Kentucky, joining Brandon Boston and Cam’Ron Fletcher. The post Terrence Clarke is Ab...
Hobbled Warriors without Russell, Green, Looney
ESPN - 6 Nov 2019 19:19
The Warriors, who are off to their worst start since the 2011-12 season, will be without D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green vs. the Rockets, with Green also to miss games against Minnesota and OKC.
Without Russell, Green, Warriors lose to Rockets
ESPN - 6 Nov 2019 19:19
The Warriors were without D'Angelo Russell and Draymond Green in Wednesday's 129-112 loss to the Houston Rockets. Green will miss the final two games of the road trip due to a torn ligament in his left index finger.
Paul George, Clippers Focused On Next Week Return
SLAMonline - 6 Nov 2019 18:45
Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers are focusing on a potential return as early as next week, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. The All-Star forward is eyeing the team’s back-to-back on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14 for hi...
Jimmy Butler 'Willing to Play One-on-One' vs Lance Stephenson
SLAMonline - 6 Nov 2019 13:49
Jimmy Butler knew he could play in the League after watching Lance Stephenson hoop. Stephenson, currently toiling away in China, appeared to take offense at Butler’s assessement of his game. Jimmy says he’s happy to ...
LeBron sends tweet quieting talk that he's 'washed'
ESPN - 6 Nov 2019 07:01
Three consecutive triple-doubles. An NBA-leading 11.1 assists per game. The best record in the league. If you come at the King -- and call him "washed" -- you best not miss.
Kawhi to sit vs. Bucks due to load management
ESPN - 6 Nov 2019 04:23
The Clippers will be without star forward Kawhi Leonard when they take on the Bucks on Wednesday night, marking the second time this season that Leonard will sit out due to load management.