Basketball News
Kerr: Curry 'gaining strength,' but still no contact
ESPN - 19 Feb 2020 08:13
Warriors star Stephen Curry ran around the floor in a red jersey sleeve during Tuesday's practice, signifying that he wasn't to be touched as he continues to rehab from a broken left hand.
Sources: Beilein out, Bickerstaff in as Cavs coach
ESPN - 19 Feb 2020 05:03
John Beilein is out as Cavaliers coach, and the team has promoted associate head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to the full-time position, sources told ESPN.
Warriors Owner: 'We Can Re-Imagine the Next Dynasty'
SLAMonline - 19 Feb 2020 02:45
The Warriors’ braintrust is already visualizing “the next dynasty,” according to owner Joe Lacob. "You add one guy and it can change everything," says Lacob. Stephen Curry is expected to re-join Golden State’s li...
John Beilein Exit Could Impact Andre Drummond's Future
SLAMonline - 19 Feb 2020 23:58
As expected, the Cleveland Cavaliers will part ways with head coach John Beilein, effective immediately. The decision could have a long-term impact on the team’s trade deadline acquisition; Andre Drummond. According to...
Al Horford coming off the bench for Sixers
InsideHoops - 19 Feb 2020 23:15
For the time being, it appears the Sixers will be bringing veteran power forward Al Horford off the bench. Here’s Philly Voice reporting: Al Horford will remain in a bench role with the Sixers moving forward, which he ...
Wendell Carter Jr. set to return for Bulls
InsideHoops - 19 Feb 2020 22:58
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wendell Carter Jr (@wendellcarterjr) on Jan 12, 2020 at 4:28pm PST The Bulls should have young center Wendell Carter Jr. back in action soon. Possibly tomorrow. Here’s the C...
More minutes coming for Pacers guard Victor Oladipo
InsideHoops - 19 Feb 2020 22:43
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Indiana Pacers (@pacers) on Feb 12, 2020 at 8:06pm PST You’re about to start seeing more of Victor Oladipo. Well, that’s assuming you watch Pacers games. Which you should,...
BIG3 Reveals 2020 Schedule, Six New Stops
SLAMonline - 19 Feb 2020 21:42
The BIG3 has revealed its schedule for the 2020 season and among the tour’s destinations are six all-new locations. The 2020 BIG3 season begins on June 20. This year’s BIG3 season will tip off in Memphis, a first for...
Oakley's suit vs. Knicks' Dolan, MSG thrown out
ESPN - 19 Feb 2020 21:15
Charles Oakley's 2017 lawsuit filed against Knicks owner James Dolan and Madison Square Garden has been dismissed.
Magic Johnson: Clippers Have 'Better' Depth Than Lakers
SLAMonline - 19 Feb 2020 20:30
The Clippers are a deeper squad than the Lakers, according to Magic Johnson. The Battle of L.A., though, will be determined by the superstars on both sides. The Purple and Gold “need that third scorer” to compliment ...
Rockets sign Jeff Green to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 19 Feb 2020 19:32
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Houston Rockets (@houstonrockets) on Feb 11, 2020 at 9:54pm PST The Houston Rockets yesterday signed veteran free agent forward Jeff Green to a 10-day contract. The team will ...
Bulls' Kris Dunn likely out another 4-6 weeks
ESPN - 19 Feb 2020 18:38
Bulls guard Kris Dunn is expected to miss four to six more weeks because of a sprained MCL.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Committed to Bucks 'as Long as We're Winning'
SLAMonline - 19 Feb 2020 14:35
Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed his future in Milwaukee during NBA All-Star Weekend, saying he’s committed to the Bucks "as long as we’re winning." “I can’t think that far ahead,” Antetokounmpo told USA Today. ...
James Harden: OKC 'Destined' for Title Prior to Trade
SLAMonline - 19 Feb 2020 01:55
The Thunder were “destined” for an NBA championship prior to breaking up their young, vaunted Big Three in 2012, according to James Harden. “That’s easy,” adds Russell Westbrook who was also traded away by OKC ...
Kyrie Irving Re-Aggravates Shoulder Impingement
SLAMonline - 19 Feb 2020 00:57
The Brooklyn Nets have revealed that guard Kyrie Irving has re-aggravated the shoulder injury that cost him 26 games earlier this season. ESPN’s Malika Andrews reports that head coach Kenny Atkinson said Irving will go...
Kyrie still in pain, set to see another specialist
ESPN - 19 Feb 2020 00:45
Kyrie Irving will see a specialist later this week, but Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said "he did not want to go there" when asked whether the guard could miss the rest of the season.
Bosh 'disappointed' not to be 2020 Hall finalist
ESPN - 19 Feb 2020 00:26
Chris Bosh was a surprising omission last week from the class of eight finalists announced by the Hall as still being under consideration for enshrinement this year.