Basketball News
Dwight Powell Feared Out For Season With Achilles Injury
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2020 16:43
A non-contact Achilles injury sustained in the first quarter of the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers could sideline Dwight Powell for the remainder of the 2019-20 campaign, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon ...
Zion Williamson: 'I Finally Get to Go Back Out There'
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2020 05:12
Zion Williamson anticipates a sleepless night ahead of his highly-anticipated NBA debut Wednesday. The rehab from knee surgery in October has been “very difficult,” admits the 19-year-old picked first overall by New ...
Kings and Blazers complete Trevor Ariza, Kent Bazemore trade
InsideHoops - 22 Jan 2020 05:02
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) on Jan 21, 2020 at 8:09am PST The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired guard-forward Kent Bazemore, forward Antho...
Stern's life, legacy celebrated at NYC memorial
ESPN - 22 Jan 2020 02:36
A crowd of thousands from across the NBA world filled the lower bowl at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday to remember former commissioner David Stern.
Zion Williamson Nears Return From 'Frustrating' Knee Injury
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2020 01:04
The Pelicans rookie forward said he wanted to "punch a wall or kick chairs" sometimes during his extended rehab from a preseason knee injury.
W.N.B.A.'s Maya Moore to Skip Another Season to Focus on Prisoner's Case
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2020 23:58
The Minnesota Lynx star said she does not plan to retire yet, but the case of Jonathan Irons, a man she believes was wrongfully convicted, has consumed her.
Maya Moore To Skip Second Straight WNBA Season
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2020 22:44
For the second consecutive year, one of the WNBA’s greats will elect to sit out the season and pursue other interests. Kurt Streeter of the New York Times reports that Maya Moore will not play for the Minnesota Lynx in...
Brace for Zion vs. LeBron
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2020 19:15
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein explores what's at stake for the New Orleans Pelicans as Zion Williamson makes his much-anticipated debut.
Kobe Bryant: Some WNBA Players Could Play in the NBA 'Right Now'
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2020 18:50
Kobe Bryant believes a “couple of players” in the WNBA could suit up for NBA teams. Citing three stars of the women’s game, Bryant says WNBA hoopers “could certainly keep up” with their male counterparts. The B...
Post Up: Kawhi Lifts Clippers to Win Over Mavericks
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2020 06:58
Clippers 110 (31-13), Mavericks 107 (27-16) In the lone game of the night, the Clippers held on late to pick up an impressive road win in Dallas. The Luka Doncic vs. Kawhi Leonard matchup lived up to the hype. Leonard le...
Injury update on Hawks forward Jabari Parker
InsideHoops - 22 Jan 2020 04:50
Atlanta Hawks forward Jabari Parker was re-evaluated by the team yesterday. The Hawks say he has been cleared for the next step of his rehabilitation, which will include controlled movement and gradual reloading of his r...
Mavs C Powell suffers ruptured Achilles tendon
ESPN - 22 Jan 2020 04:47
Mavs center Dwight Powell collapsed without contact and left in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Clippers because of a ruptured right Achilles.
Officer suspended for filming ex-player West
ESPN - 22 Jan 2020 02:53
Prince George's County Police said an officer has been suspended for filming former NBA player Delonte West as he was being questioned while shirtless and handcuffed.
Lakers' Howard returning to All-Star dunk contest
ESPN - 22 Jan 2020 02:20
Dwight Howard will be part of the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest on All-Star Weekend.
2020 NBA Trade Deadline Primer: Golden State Warriors
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2020 00:43
With the new year now finally upon us, speculation ahead of the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing. Whether Golden State Warriors fans are in consensus about what the team ought to do before the Feb. 6, 2020 cut of...