Basketball News
'It's Disrespectful': Bradley Beal Laments All-Star Snub
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2020 17:43
Bradley Beal--along with his agent and fiancée--is very upset by his NBA All-Star snub. Beal told reporters Thursday night that he is a "a little pissed off" by not being invited to the midseason showcase, despite avera...
NBA All-Star Game format change for 2020
InsideHoops - 31 Jan 2020 16:19
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA All-Star Weekend (@nbaallstar) on Jan 30, 2020 at 4:38pm PST Here’s the New York Times reporting on yesterday’s announcement by the league that the scoring...
Beal sounds off on ASG snub: 'It's disrespectful'
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 06:17
Bradley Beal is averaging 28.7 points per game this season, but that's not enough for an East All-Star spot, something he called disrespectful.
Knicks' Payton, 2 Grizz suspended; Morris fined
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 04:26
The NBA handed out one-game suspensions to the Knicks' Elfrid Payton and the Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. and Marko Guduric, and fined Marcus Morris for his remarks.
Paying their respects: LeBron, AD get tattoos
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 02:32
Tattoo artist Vanessa Aurelia shared video online showing her work on LeBron James' left thigh and Anthony Davis' right thigh in what appears to be Black Mamba-inspired ink for both Lakers players.
NBA All-Star Teams To Wear No. 2 And No. 24 In Tribute
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2020 23:26
The NBA has revealed that the two All-Star teams for next month’s All-Star Weekend will honor the lives of Kobe and Gianna Bryant. All players on Team Giannis will wear No. 24 as a tribute to Kobe while Team LeBron roc...
Lakers-Blazers live updates: How NBA stars and teams are honoring Kobe Bryant
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 21:54
Full coverage of the scene at Staples Center as the Lakers return to the court for the first time since Kobe Bryant's death.
Giannis: Bucks not getting respect they deserve
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 21:28
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo believes his team is not getting the respect it deserves based on what he considers All-Star snubs of several of his teammates.
Thank You, Mamba: Lifelong L.A. Native Reflects on Kobe's Impact
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2020 21:08
The last couple of days have been a nightmare. Ever since the news broke, I didn't want to believe it. I still don't. I got that immediate shock as if someone was playing a sick joke. I waited for the "just kidding" to f...
Lowe: Eleven NBA things I like right now
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 16:03
It's a week to take note of what's good about the game.
Post Up: Bradley Beal Nears Triple-Double in Win After All-Star Snub
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2020 08:07
Raptors 115 (34-14), Cavaliers 109 (13-36) Toronto held off a Cleveland rally late to hold on to the road win. Serge Ibaka led the team with 26 points, while Kyle Lowry added 23 points. Collin Sexton and Kevin Love each ...
Doc: Best Clippers tribute to Kobe is to 'win it'
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 05:49
Clippers coach Doc Rivers and his players agreed the ultimate way to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant is to "not just win tonight, but win it."
Gregg Popovich: Jayson Tatum 'Could Be Like Kawhi and Paul George'
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2020 02:53
Jayson Tatum could one day be like Kawhi Leonard and Clippers teammate Paul George, according to Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Prior to the compliment, however, Pop playfully trashed Tatum’s poor defense in front of...
2020 NBA All-Star Game Reserves
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2020 01:21
The NBA has revealed the reserves for next month’s revamped All-Star Game, seven players from each conference selected for inclusion by the league’s coaches. The 14 reserves will join then 10 All-Star Game starters a...
Sources: NBA says luxury tax threshold lower
ESPN - 31 Jan 2020 00:12
The NBA has informed teams of 2020-2021 salary cap and luxury tax estimates, including a $2 million drop in the tax threshold that brings a costly impact to teams facing that penalty, league sources tell ESPN.