Basketball News
Kobe Bryant and the Sexual Assault Case That Was Dropped but Not Forgotten
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2020 04:24
A 2003 rape accusation changed how many saw the Lakers star, but it did not change the trajectory of his career.
Butler has no doubts about Adebayo as All-Star
ESPN - 28 Jan 2020 06:45
Jimmy Butler doesn't need to wait until Thursday to find out if Heat teammate Bam Adebayo will be selected to his first All-Star team. "He will be. No doubt," Butler said.
For UConn, a Matchup Against U.S.A. Basketball Was Also a Reunion
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2020 06:46
Five former Connecticut players dressed for the national team's exhibition game against their alma mater.
Author co-writing book with Kobe stops project
ESPN - 28 Jan 2020 01:46
Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho, who was working with Kobe Bryant on a children's book, deleted the draft after Bryant's death in helicopter crash and will move on from the project.
Pascal Siakam, Damian Lillard named NBA Players of Week
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2020 01:42
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toronto Raptors (@raptors) on Jan 27, 2020 at 12:09pm PST The NBA announced Monday that Raptors All-Star forward Pascal Siakam has been named Eastern Conference Player of the ...
Durant: Felt like I knew Kobe my whole life
ESPN - 28 Jan 2020 23:37
Kevin Durant said that most of his conversations with Kobe were brief and pointed but he always appreciated the "short gems" of advice.
Sources: Nike online Kobe-related items sold out
ESPN - 28 Jan 2020 19:55
Nike has sold out of all Kobe Bryant-related items from its web store, company sources told ESPN, as it is reevaluating its ongoing strategy for releasing Bryant's signature shoe series.
Iverson's stolen bag with $500K in jewelry found
ESPN - 28 Jan 2020 17:08
A backpack owned by Allen Iverson and containing approximately $500,000 worth of jewelry was stolen and then found when a suspect turned himself in.
Mavericks center Dwight Powell out after surgery
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2020 14:37
Yesterday, Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell underwent surgery to fix the rupture of his right Achilles tendon. No estimated return date has been announced yet. The injury took place on January 21, in the first quart...
NBA postpones Jan. 28 Lakers home game vs Clippers
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2020 01:59
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) on Oct 22, 2019 at 6:32pm PDT The NBA announced today that the Los Angeles Lakers vs. LA Clippers game scheduled for Tuesday, January 28 ...
Kobe Bryant Up Close: Ferocious and Flawed, Gruff and Gracious
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2020 01:21
"This is different for me," the Lakers legend once said of being showered with love from opposing fans. "I'm used to being hated."
Tuesday Night Matchup Between Lakers, Clippers Postponed
SLAMonline - 28 Jan 2020 00:39
The Tuesday night contest scheduled between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers has been postponed, the league has revealed. The matchup will be rescheduled at a later date. The league made its decision out o...