Basketball News
N.B.A. Midseason Power Rankings: The Clippers Have Room to Improve
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2020 10:00
Their two stars, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, have played just 18 games together.
Kyrie Irving: 'If You're Not in Our Locker Room, Stay the F**k Out'
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2020 06:00
Kyrie Irving defended comments he made about the Nets supposedly having a “glaring” need to add talent to compete for an NBA title. Irving said outsiders need not intrude on Brooklyn’s locker room: "If it's harsh a...
2020 NBA Trade Deadline Primer: Charlotte Hornets
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2020 03:06
With the new year now finally upon us, speculation ahead of the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing. Whether Charlotte Hornets fans are in consensus about what the team ought to do before the Feb. 6, 2020 cut off or...
Mavericks F Porzingis expects to play Tuesday
ESPN - 20 Jan 2020 00:57
After missing the past 10 games because of right knee soreness, and fresh off a visit to Las Vegas for UFC 246, Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis is targeting a return to the lineup Tuesday against the Clippers.
Cavs sign Tyler Cook to second 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 20 Jan 2020 22:22
The Cleveland Cavaliers are keeping Tyler Cook on the squad a bit longer, signing the forward to a second 10-day contract today. The 6-foot-9, 255-pound Cook has played in eight games for the Cavs this season, averaging ...
Injuries to Chandler Parsons from car accident sound worse than previously thought
InsideHoops - 20 Jan 2020 22:11
NBA veteran Chandler Parsons was recently in a car accident. Unfortunately, the latest information is that his injuries are worse than previously reported. Here’s the Atlanta Journal Constitution with an update: Hawks ...
Kyrie sitting vs. 76ers to rest tight hamstring
ESPN - 20 Jan 2020 21:04
Nets guard Kyrie Irving is being held out of Monday's matinee against the 76ers in the hope that resting his tight right hamstring will prevent another extended absence.
Kyrie sits in loss to 76ers to rest tight hamstring
ESPN - 20 Jan 2020 21:04
Nets guard Kyrie Irving was held out of Monday's loss to the 76ers in the hope that resting his tight right hamstring will prevent another extended absence.
Chandler Parsons' Return To Play Unclear
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2020 19:31
A statement filed by the legal team working with Atlanta Hawks forward Chandler Parsons following a Jan. 15 car crash states that the 31-year-old has suffered multiple severe and permanent injuries. The Morgan & Morgan f...
Luka Doncic 'I Honestly Thought [Kings] Were Going to Pick Me'
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2020 06:00
Luka Doncic was convinced Sacramento would nab him in the 2018 NBA Draft. Instead, they went with Marvin Bagley III with the second overall pick, leading to plenty of heartache in Sacramento while Doncic blossomed into a...
Post Up: Spurs Edge Out Heat Late to Earn Home Win
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2020 05:34
Heat 102 (29-13), Spurs 107 (18-23) San Antonio fended off the Heat late in the fourth quarter to secure the home win. The duo of LaMarcus Aldridge (21 points) and DeMar DeRozan (20 points) helped propel the Spurs in thi...
Utah Jazz sign Royce O'Neale to contract extension
InsideHoops - 20 Jan 2020 01:01
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) on Jan 19, 2020 at 10:47am PST The Utah Jazz have signed forward Royce O'Neale to a contract extension. According to multiple report...