Basketball News
Lillard commands court on Kobe tribute night
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 08:42
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard put on a commanding performance in Friday night's victory over the Lakers.
2020 NBA Trade Deadline Primer: San Antonio Spurs
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2020 06:47
With the new year now finally upon us, speculation ahead of the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing. Whether San Antonio Spurs fans are in consensus about what the team ought to do before the Feb. 6, 2020 cut off or...
Pelicans' Hayes sorry for vulgar Rising Stars rant
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 08:12
Pelicans rookie Jaxson Hayes issued an apology late Friday night after a video circulated on social media of Hayes lodging a derogatory comment directed at the NBA.
Raptors' Nurse to coach Team Giannis in ASG
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 04:55
The Raptors' 10th straight victory Friday night, a 105-92 win against Detroit, means Nick Nurse and his staff will coach Team Giannis in the Feb. 16 All-Star Game.
Giannis starts with brother for Bucks' Greek Night
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 04:54
The Antetokounmpo brothers had played a grand total of only nine seconds together this season before Friday night.
Sources: PG Conley back to starting role for Jazz
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 22:43
Jazz guard Mike Conley, who has come off the bench since returning from an extended absence due to a hamstring strain, will return to the starting lineup vs. Portland on Saturday, sources told ESPN.
Point guard Conley back to starting role for Jazz
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 22:43
Jazz guard Mike Conley, who has come off the bench since returning from an extended absence due to a hamstring strain, returned to the starting lineup vs. Portland on Saturday.
Bulls guard Zach LaVine did big things in January
InsideHoops - 1 Feb 2020 22:11
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) on Feb 1, 2020 at 10:11am PST Here’s NBC Sports Chicago exploring big things that Bulls guard Zach LaVine did this past month: Zach LaVine wasn...
Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Bond Was Made of Love and Basketball
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2020 22:04
The former N.B.A. guard Jason Terry last saw Kobe coaching Gianna's Mamba Academy team a week ago. Terry and his girls' team were supposed to face them the day of the helicopter crash.
Clippers' Leonard set to return vs. Timberwolves
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 22:01
A game after lower back tightness sidelined him, Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard is available to play Saturday in Los Angeles' home game vs. Minnesota.
Raptors lose Norman Powell to hand injury
InsideHoops - 1 Feb 2020 21:56
During the fourth quarter of yesterday’s Raptors win against the Pistons in Detroit, shooting guard Norman Powell suffered a fracture to the fourth metacarpal of his left hand. There is no estimated return date yet. He...
Raptors' Powell has hand fracture, out indefinitely
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 21:45
Raptors guard Norman Powell, who is averaging career highs of 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds in 38 games this season, suffered a fractured bone in his hand and is out indefinitely.
Damian Lillard had a monster January
InsideHoops - 1 Feb 2020 21:41
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) on Feb 1, 2020 at 12:16am PST Damian Lillard unleashed a monster game yesterday in a Blazers win vs. the Lakers in Staples Center and is...
Michael Porter Jr. not added to Rising Stars game
InsideHoops - 1 Feb 2020 20:49
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Porter Jr. (@mpj) on Jan 25, 2020 at 2:34pm PST After overcoming injury that delayed the start to his NBA career by a year, Michael Porter Jr. is currently in his rook...
Celtics' Walker sits out vs. Sixers with sore knee
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 20:38
Coach Brad Stevens said the Celtics might have to manage Kemba Walker's minutes moving forward as the guard missed another game with soreness in his left knee.
Celtics' Walker to sit out vs. Sixers with sore knee
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 20:38
Coach Brad Stevens said the Celtics may have to manage Kemba Walker's minutes moving forward as the guard will again miss a game with soreness in his left knee.
Bucks having an incredible NBA season
InsideHoops - 1 Feb 2020 19:59
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milwaukee Bucks (@bucks) on Jan 31, 2020 at 1:14pm PST The Bucks have been the NBA’s best team this season. Yes, they fell 127-115 to an impressive, sho...
Can the 76ers make Al Horford fit?
ESPN - 1 Feb 2020 16:06
The five-time All-Star has looked out of place playing alongside Joel Embiid. Is there still time to make the pairing work?
Post Up: Lakers Honor Kobe in First Game Since Fatal Helicopter Crash
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2020 08:42
Raptors 105 (35-14), Pistons 92 (17-33) Toronto took the lead halfway through the first quarter and would not trail for the rest of the game. Fred VanVleet dropped 16 points with 9 dimes and 8 boards. Pascal Siakam added...
Kobe Bryant's Death: Live Updates as the Lakers Prepare to Play the Blazers
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2020 03:10
The Lakers resume their schedule on Friday night with their first game since Bryant's death in a helicopter crash. LeBron James will play, but Carmelo Anthony is out.
Rebuilding Pistons Seek Lottery Level First For Derrick Rose
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2020 02:55
It’s been nearly a month since news broke that the Detroit Pistons were in talks with the Atlanta Hawks to move Andre Drummond, signalling a rebuild that the leaders of the franchise have delayed as long as possible. F...
2020 NBA Trade Deadline Primer: Denver Nuggets
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2020 01:22
With the new year now finally upon us, speculation ahead of the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing. Whether Indiana Pacers fans are in consensus about what the team ought to do before the Feb. 6, 2020 cut off or no...