Basketball News
Here's a Terrifying Thought for the N.B.A.: Giannis Looks Better
The New York Times - 7 Nov 2019 16:47
Antetokounmpo had 38 points in Milwaukee's win over the Clippers.
NBA: Kawhi Leonard 'Not Sufficiently Healthy to Play in Back-to-Back Games'
SLAMonline - 7 Nov 2019 03:06
Kawhi Leonard is sitting out Wednesday night’s nationally-televised battle with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for “load management” of an injured knee. The NBA says the Finals MVP is �...
LeBron James to Chicago Heckler: 'Ya Lady Embarrassed to Be With You'
SLAMonline - 7 Nov 2019 01:58
LeBron James wasn’t having it when a heckler began to verbally harrass him Tuesday night in Chicago. “Ya lady embarrassed to be with you,” James fired back during a break in the action. LBJ’s third-consecutive tr...
Kemba tears up in 'emotional' return to Charlotte
ESPN - 7 Nov 2019 19:50
Kemba Walker received rousing standing ovations from the Charlotte crowd both before and after the team showed a highlight tribute on the video board that left the longtime Hornets star visibly wiping away tears.
Celts' Brown had five hospital visits for abscess
ESPN - 7 Nov 2019 19:42
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown said he had to go to the hospital five times since Oct. 30 to drain an abscess on the inside of his leg that caused an infection. He said he plans to play Thursday against the Hornets.
Cody Zeller is paying tribute to Kemba Walker with his kicks
ESPN - 7 Nov 2019 15:20
The Hornets big man is tipping off his season-long "Kicks For Kids" campaign by paying homage to Walker's work with the Charlotte Big Brothers Big Sisters program.
Ben Simmons Exits Game With Shoulder Sprain
SLAMonline - 7 Nov 2019 06:10
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons left the team’s Wednesday battle against the Utah Jazz with a shoulder injury. Now, Derek Bodner of The Athletic reports, the team has revealed that the 23-year-old has suffered a sh...
Scott Brooks: John Wall 'Coming Back and Being as Good as Ever'
SLAMonline - 7 Nov 2019 02:29
Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks believes point guard John Wall will return from a torn Achilles and be as “good as ever.” Brooks reports that Wall is “shooting the lights out” during team workouts. The...