Basketball News
A BlackBerry Brought D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2020 17:00
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein goes behind the scenes of the trade deadline for the Timberwolves and goes deep on the state of the Knicks.
Deng named ambassador for Basketball Africa
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 16:07
Former NBA All-Star Luol Deng has been named global ambassador for the new Basketball Africa League.
Zion's 31-point night a surprise to no one but him
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 08:17
After putting up 31 points, nine rebounds and five assists in just under 28 minutes Tuesday night against Portland, Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson said he expects to make an impact -- but "nothing like this"
Giannis: 'I've Turned Down Movies, Commercials, Endorsement Deals'
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2020 04:17
Giannis Antetokounmpo is laser-focused on winning an NBA title in Milwaukee, and has turned down numerous lucrative off-court opportunities. Antetokounmpo and his longtime girlfriend welcomed the couple’s first child t...
D-Wade, wife support daughter's gender identity
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 00:47
Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, have voiced their support for their daughter's decision to identify as a transgender girl.
Suns To Sign Jonah Bolden To 10-Day Deal
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2020 22:35
The Phoenix Suns intend to sign free agent big man Jonah Bolden to a 10-day contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The Australian stretch four was recently released by the Philadelphia 76ers. While Bolden’s ...
Phoenix Mercury Acquire Skylar Diggins-Smith
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2020 19:37
The Phoenix Mercury have acquired WNBA All-Star Skylar Diggins-Smith from the Dallas Wings, Rachel Galligan of W Insider reports. Diggins-Smith will ink a supermax contract as part of the sign-and-trade deal. It’s uncl...
Zion Williamson: 'I Didn't Expect to Do Nothing Like This'
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2020 18:28
Zion Williamson is balling out through the first nine games of his career, and even he is surprised by well he’s played so far. “I didn't expect to do nothing like this," Williamson told reporters Tuesday night after...
Joel Embiid OK With Sixers Fans Booing Him
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2020 18:19
Joel Embiid was booed in Philadelphia when he was introduced prior to Tuesday night’s game, but the big fella didn’t seem to mind. Embiid had trolled the Sixers’ fanbase on social media earlier this week, and told ...
'Pretty scary': Harden, Russ combine for 78
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 09:44
James Harden scored 42 points and Russell Westbrook added 36 in the Rockets' 116-105 win over the Celtics on Tuesday.
Post Up: Zion Drops Career-High 31 Points in Win Over Blazers
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2020 07:35
76ers 110 (34-21), Clippers 103 (37-17) The 76ers picked up their 25th win at home, tied with the Bucks for most in the NBA. Ben Simmons was dominant, notching his second consecutive triple double with 26 points, 12 rebo...
76ers' Brown on Embiid's posts: 'We move on'
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 02:33
Sixers coach Brett Brown did his best Tuesday to downplay any significance in Joel Embiid's latest social media posts and online interaction with former teammate Jimmy Butler.
Knicks disavow coaching comments by team rep
ESPN - 12 Feb 2020 02:11
Knicks branding consultant Steve Stoute issued a statement saying he "inadvertently insinuated about Knicks personnel" while on ESPN's First Take on Tuesday.