Basketball News
James Wiseman Scores 17 for Memphis After Fighting Ineligibility
The New York Times - 9 Nov 2019 06:14
The university said the family of Wiseman, a favorite to be the top pick in the N.B.A. draft next summer, took money to move to Memphis when the player was in high school. A judge quickly ruled that Wiseman could play Fr...
LeBron: If I'm not hurt, no load management
ESPN - 9 Nov 2019 10:30
Lakers star LeBron James told ESPN on Friday night that he has no plans to miss games due to load management, saying that unless he's hurt this season, he'll be playing.
Lowry, Ibaka sidelined as Raptors beat Pelicans
ESPN - 9 Nov 2019 07:12
The Raptors beat New Orleans on Friday night, but the defending NBA champions lost Kyle Lowry to a small fracture in his left thumb and Serge Ibaka to a sprained ankle.
James Wiseman, Memphis Standout, Fights Ineligibility Ruling
The New York Times - 9 Nov 2019 02:09
The university says the family of the favorite to be the top pick in the N.B.A. draft next summer took money before he was with the team to move to Memphis. A judge said late Friday that the star could play his team's ne...
Celtics' Smart fined $15K for criticizing refs
ESPN - 9 Nov 2019 01:34
Celtics guard Marcus Smart was fined $15,000 for criticizing the officiating in Thursday's game. "You've got to protect yourself," he said.
Sources: Blake Griffin plans debut for Monday
ESPN - 9 Nov 2019 23:52
The Pistons' Blake Griffin plans to make his season debut Monday against the Timberwolves after missing the first 10 games of the season.
'LeBron's Healthy, LeBron'll Play.'
SLAMonline - 9 Nov 2019 22:03
Load management isn’t something LeBron James is very interested in. As long as he’s healthy, James will suit up and dominate, he told reporters Friday night after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 95-80 win against...
Updated NBA 2K Ratings Show Early Movers
SLAMonline - 9 Nov 2019 21:48
Nothing beats the first set of returns that come in after the early success stories around the NBA. Time and again we see both fresh and familiar faces take the first weeks of the season to make a statement. NBA 2K20 has...
Raptors' Lowry out 2 weeks; Ibaka indefinitely
ESPN - 9 Nov 2019 21:30
Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been diagnosed with a fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the team announced Saturday.
Pelicans' Ball (groin) out against Hornets
ESPN - 9 Nov 2019 19:58
Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball won't play in Saturday's game against the Hornets because of a groin injury originally suffered on Nov. 2.
Kyle Lowry Suffers Small Thumb Fracture
SLAMonline - 9 Nov 2019 09:38
The Toronto Raptors await further test results on a thumb injury sustained by Kyle Lowry, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. The veteran guard is said to have suffered a small fracture. Lowry injured the thumb swiping ...
Post Up: Nikola Jokic, Bojan Bogdanovic Hit Buzzer-Beaters To Seal Victories
SLAMonline - 9 Nov 2019 08:00
Indiana Pacers 112 (5-4), Detroit Pistons 106 (4-6) After a sluggish start to the season, the Pacers have now won five of their past six games after knocking off the pesky Pistons. One of the keys to their victory? The P...
A Billy Joel-Themed Look at the Knicks and the Nets
The New York Times - 9 Nov 2019 01:49
The N.B.A. season is off to a rough start in New York City, but there is reason for hope -- really -- no matter the borough.