Basketball News
See the best and worst of the NBA's new City jerseys
ESPN - 22 Nov 2019 04:25
After weeks of leaks and hints, multiple NBA teams officially unveiled their City jerseys for 2019-20, some of which will look familiar, while others look completely different.
Giannis' triple-double highlighted by 15 assists
ESPN - 22 Nov 2019 08:33
Giannis Antetokounmpo's second triple-double of the season stood out as he had a career-high 15 assists to go along with his 24 points and 19 rebounds as the Bucks beat the Trail Blazers in Milwaukee.
Basketball pioneer, ex-Utah G Misaka dies at 95
ESPN - 22 Nov 2019 05:25
Wataru "Wat" Misaka, the first player of Japanese descent to play in the league that was the predecessor to the NBA, has died. He was 95.
Charges Against DeMarcus Cousins Dropped
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 23:32
Third-degree harassment charges against DeMarcus Cousins have been dropped, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The charges were filed after an alleged dispute between Cousins and the mother of his child over their son a...
Zion 'getting better every day,' Pels' Griffin says
ESPN - 22 Nov 2019 23:21
Pelicans boss David Griffin said Zion Williamson is progressing the way they hoped. Griffin said he's on target to return eight weeks from surgery, which would be mid-December,
'I'm on Another Level': Marcus Smart Scoffs at Patrick Beverley Comparison
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 23:19
“I’m just on another level right now,” Marcus Smart told reporters Friday when comparing his level of on-court intensity to that of Clippers guard Patrick Beverley Though Smart’s respect for Beverley is “throug...
G League Update: Bol Bol
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 23:11
When Bol Bol inked his two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets he became the highest draft pick to sign such a deal. Put simply, with questions surrounding his athleticism and health, the 20-year-old has work to do befo...
The N.B.A. in 2019: Everybody Hurts Sometimes
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2019 23:04
Superstars, All-Stars, role players, rising youth: Injuries have reached them all, and that's hurting the league.
Bol Bol quickly blocking shots in the G League
InsideHoops - 22 Nov 2019 22:49
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Windy City Bulls (@windycitybulls) on Nov 18, 2019 at 3:11pm PST Denver Nuggets rookie Bol Bol is signed to a two-way contract, which means he’ll be spe...
4 REAL: Devonte' Graham Is Lighting It Up
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 19:53
People ask Devonte’ Graham all the time: did he expect to be playing like this? As of this writing, he's the Hornets' leader in points (18.2) and assists (6.9) per game. He ranks second in the entire NBA in three-point...
Blake Griffin must play better, says Blake Griffin
InsideHoops - 22 Nov 2019 19:25
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) on Nov 13, 2019 at 4:38pm PST The Detroit Pistons are 4-10, which ties them for the second worst record in the Eastern conference through yeste...
The Inside Hoops blog is back. Redesign coming soon.
InsideHoops - 22 Nov 2019 18:37
Hello, Good news: Inside Hoops is undergoing some positive changes and expansion over the next month or two. Just getting bigger and better, and making our look slicker as well. The RSS feed of our blog might change, and...
THE JOURNEY: Jonathan Kuminga Is Living Out His Hoop Dreams
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 18:09
Sitting in an empty gymnasium on a Wednesday afternoon in late September, Jonathan Kuminga is catching his breath after participating in a series of scrimmages as part of The Patrick School's open gym fall sessions. ...
The N.B.A., Amid Its Misery, Is Putting on a Show
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2019 10:00
A Broadway-themed look at the first month of the season is fitting for a league of ups, downs and stunning performances from Luka, LeBron and Harden.
The 'What The' Air Jordan IV is Now Live on StockX
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 08:29
The “What The” AJIV is now available on StockX. To commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the IV, Jordan Brand honors the four original colorways – White Cement, Fire Red and Military Blue and Black Cement – with a ...
Post Up: Giannis' Triple-Double Propels Bucks Past Blazers
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 08:15
Blazers 129 (5-11), Bucks 137 (12-3) Giannis Antetokounmpo put in an MVP performance against the Blazers, registering a triple-double of 24 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists. Eric Bledsoe added a team-high 30 points in ...
Lonzo Ball To Return From Adductor Strain
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 04:16
The New Orleans Pelicans will welcome Lonzo Ball back to the court for the first time in six games, Will Guillory of The Athletic reports. The third-year guard has been sidelined with an adductor strain but will see a li...
Wat Misaka, First Nonwhite in Modern Pro Basketball, Dies at 95
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2019 03:13
A son of Japanese immigrants, he starred for the University of Utah on national championship teams before joining the Knicks for a short but historic run.
Follow live: Giannis, Bucks host Melo, Blazers
ESPN - 22 Nov 2019 01:39
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks return to Fiserv Forum to take on Carmelo Anthony and the Portland Trail Blazers with each team heading in opposite directions.
'We're for Real': Jimmy Butler Lauds Miami's Hot Start
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 01:37
Jimmy Butler proclaims that the Heat are “for real.” Miami is off to a 10-3 start, and Butler says no one “wants to play against us.” “We can’t keep surprising people,” Butler told reporters Wednesday night...
Magic's Vucevic (ankle) out at least 7-10 days
ESPN - 22 Nov 2019 01:32
The Magic will be without Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic for an undetermined amount of time after both suffered ankle injuries Wednesday night.
PRINCE OF THE NORTH: Class of 2023 Star Elijah Fisher Is For Real
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2019 00:05
About 128 years after Canadian graduate student James Naismith invented the game of basketball, his native country reached its pinnacle in the sport in 2019. The Toronto Raptors claimed their first ever NBA championship....