Basketball News
Wolves 'in a hard time' after 11th straight loss
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 10:23
The Wolves lost their 11th straight game 113-104 at the Warriors on Monday. "It's something we got to figure out," Andrew Wiggins said.
For the N.B.A., Christmas Showcases Its Best (and Some of Its Worst)
The New York Times - 24 Dec 2019 10:00
The Lakers' battling the Clippers and the 76ers' hosting the Bucks are the highlights of a five-game slate.
Luke Walton: Marvin Bagley Can Play Five Positions 'Like Giannis'
SLAMonline - 24 Dec 2019 08:26
The hope in Sacramento is that Marvin Bagley III will eventually be able to play all five positions on the floor the way Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Kings head coach Luke Walton. Walton, however, concedes that "y...
Collins scores 27 in return as Hawks fall to Cavs
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 06:01
John Collins returned from his 25-game suspension on Monday and scored 27 points in 35 minutes.
Sources: Nuggets extend Malone through 2022-23
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 23:16
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone has signed a contract extension through the 2022-23 season, league sources tell ESPN.
Michael Malone, Nuggets Agree to Extension
SLAMonline - 24 Dec 2019 22:43
The Denver Nuggets have announced that they’ve agreed to a contract extension with head coach Michael Malone. The 48-year-old has led the franchise for the past four seasons. In the past half decade Malone has played a...
Matisse Thybulle Out 2-to-4 Weeks With Knee Sprain
SLAMonline - 24 Dec 2019 22:30
The Philadelphia 76ers will be without rookie Matisse Thybulle for two-to-four weeks, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. The first-year forward suffered a knee sprain over the weekend. Thybulle has been a pleasant sur...
Utah Jazz waive forward Jeff Green
InsideHoops - 24 Dec 2019 21:56
The Utah Jazz waived forward Jeff Green today. Green (6-8, 237, Georgetown) appeared in 29 games (two starts) for Utah this season, averaging 7.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per game.
Cavs trade Jordan Clarkson to Jazz for Dante Exum
InsideHoops - 24 Dec 2019 21:51
The Utah Jazz in a trade today acquired guard Jordan Clarkson from Cleveland in exchange for guard Danté Exum and two future second round picks, pending the outcome of physicals. The two draft picks Cleveland will recei...
Hayward (foot) probable vs Raptors Wednesday
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 20:35
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward, who has missed the past three games dealing with nerve pain in his left foot, practiced Tuesday and is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors in Toronto.
Report: NBA Investigated Kawhi Leonard's Uncle Dennis for Improper Demands
SLAMonline - 24 Dec 2019 08:27
Kawhi Leonard‘s uncle Dennis Robertson reportedly sought improper benefits during last summer’s free agency period, leading to an NBA investigation of the LA Clippers. Robertson is said to have asked teams pursuing L...
Post Up: Jamal Murray Drops 28 Points, Hits Game-Winner
SLAMonline - 24 Dec 2019 08:12
Hawks 118 (6-25), Cavaliers 121 (9-21) Cleveland has popped off three straight wins. The Cavs’ backcourt duo of Collin Sexton (25 points) and Darius Garland (21 points) stepped up to provide the scoring. Trae Young put...
Jazz to sign F Tucker; cut Green, sources say
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 06:24
The Jazz have agreed on a multi-year deal with Rayjon Tucker out of the G League. They also waived Jeff Green.
Utah Jazz To Waive Jeff Green
SLAMonline - 24 Dec 2019 05:48
Update #1, 11:02 pm: The Jazz expect to sign G League standout Rayjon Tucker with the spot freed up by Green’s release. The Utah Jazz intend to waive veteran forward Jeff Green, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. ...
Bulls guard/forward Max Strus suffers major injury, out 8-12 months
InsideHoops - 24 Dec 2019 02:57
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Max Strus sustained a torn ACL and bone bruise to his left knee on Dec. 21 in the Windy City Bulls game against the Lakeland Magic at the G League Winter Showcase. The diagnosis was confirmed ...
Jazz trade Exum, picks to Cavs for Clarkson
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 02:29
The Jazz are sending Dante Exum and two second-round picks to the Cavaliers for Jordan Clarkson, the teams announced Tuesday.
Cavs and Jazz reportedly set to trade Jordan Clarkson, Dante Exum
InsideHoops - 24 Dec 2019 02:17
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly set to trade guard Jordan Clarkson to the Utah Jazz for guard Dante Exum. According to ESPN.com, “the Jazz will send Cleveland a 2022 (via San Antonio) and 2023 (via Golden State)...
Cavaliers Acquire Dante Exum From Jazz
SLAMonline - 24 Dec 2019 02:07
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Dante Exum from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Jordan Clarkson, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Also headed to Cleveland, Wojnarowski adds, is a pair of second-round picks. The mo...
Pettit, Baylor and Cousy to receive Hall of Fame rings decades after induction
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 02:05
The Basketball Hall of Fame first began awarding rings in 1978, after these All-Stars had been inducted.
Kanter to play in Toronto after issues resolved
ESPN - 24 Dec 2019 00:21
Enes Kanter will play in Toronto on Christmas after concerns about his safety were taken care of.
Will Zach LaVine make the 2020 All-Star team?
InsideHoops - 24 Dec 2019 00:04
Here’s the Chicago Sun-Times reporting on scoring guard Zach LaVine, who this season is averaging 23.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the Bulls (12-19): In his last 15 games, LaVine is av...