Basketball News
Clips' Rivers 'concerned' after Beverley hurts wrist
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 10:12
Although X-rays on Patrick Beverley's wrist did not reveal a break, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers said he remained "concerned" about his status.
LeBron helps Lakers to win despite groin issue
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 09:03
LeBron James started Saturday against the Trail Blazers after aggravating a right groin contusion on Christmas Day.
Injury-laden Raptors 'just don't care', beat Celtics
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 06:49
Three days ago, the Toronto Raptors were soundly beaten at home on Christmas Day by the Boston Celtics. Saturday night, however, the Raptors turned the tables, and beat the Celtics 113-97 here at TD Garden, in a game Tor...
Thunder's Schroder, Hornets' Rozier fined $25K
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 02:31
Oklahoma City guard Dennis Schroder was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Saturday for intentionally making contact with a game official Friday night at Charlotte, while Hornets guard Terry Rozier was fined for throwing the ga...
Foot Sprain Sidelines Marvin Bagley III
SLAMonline - 29 Dec 2019 20:47
The Sacramento Kings have already survived one stretch of games without impressive second-year big man Marvin Bagley III. Now, the team has revealed, they’ll be without the 20-year-old for the next few games as well. B...
Kyle Kuzma Addresses Trainer's Criticism of LeBron James
SLAMonline - 29 Dec 2019 13:00
Kyle Kuzma publicly addressed criticism from his personal trainer, who alleged that LeBron James was supposedly “dodging smoke” in his Christmas Day matchup with Kawhi Leonard. Kuzma also spoke to his teammate about ...
'I Want to Be Here': Dennis Smith Jr Responds to Trade Rumors
SLAMonline - 29 Dec 2019 13:00
Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr addressed a published report that he is seeking a fresh start in a new city. Smith, 22, says he wants to remain in New York. When asked if he believes things will eventually work out in The B...
Healthy Kuzma 'in attack mode,' drops 24 in win
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 10:36
A healthy and confident Kyle Kuzma said he is "in attack mode" again, and it showed Saturday night as he scored a team-high 24 points in the Lakers' 128-120 win over the Trail Blazers.
Doncic-led Mavs hit 24 3s in rout of Warriors
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 09:03
Led by Luka Doncic's 30 points and ninth triple-double of the season, the Mavericks won a chippy game against the Warriors on Saturday night while hitting a franchise-record 24 3-pointers.
LeBron (groin) starts for Lakers at Blazers
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 04:54
LeBron James started Saturday against the Trail Blazers after aggravating a right groin contusion on Christmas Day.
Sore Back Sidelines Giannis Antetokounmpo For Second Game
SLAMonline - 29 Dec 2019 02:22
The Milwaukee Bucks have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as out for tonight’s game against the Orlando Magic, it’s the second consecutive game that the superstar forward has been sidelined due to a sore back. “His bac...
Beal out for Wizards with soreness in right leg
ESPN - 29 Dec 2019 02:21
Wizards guard Bradley Beal is out for Saturday's game due to soreness in his right leg, ending his consecutive games streak at 194.
The Process. The Decision. The Big Three. They Changed the N.B.A.
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2019 00:02
The league has been upended in fundamental ways over the past decade, from how teams see players to how players see themselves.