Basketball News
Cousins hopes to join Lakers for playoff run
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 03:20
DeMarcus Cousins, yet to play a game this season as he recovers from a torn ACL in his left knee, said on Showtime's "All the Smoke" podcast that he's hopeful of being healthy enough to help the Los Angeles Lakers during...
Joel Embiid Calls Himself the 'Best Player in the World'
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2020 14:34
Joel Embiid believes he is the world’s best basketball player. The Sixers’ All-Star center made the declaration Thursday night after scoring a season-high 39 points to go along with 16 rebounds in Philadelphia’s 11...
Russell Westbrook Says He 'Gets Painted to Be a Bad Guy'
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2020 14:17
Russell Westbrook lamented his ejection in Thursday night’s tilt vs Golden State as being unfair. Westbrook said his smack of Damion Lee “wasn’t on purpose,” and that he is always “painted to be a bad guy.” R...
Hawks' Young hits 50, gets last laugh on Butler
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 05:47
Hawks guard Trae Young had a career-high 50 points in Thursday night's 129-124 win over the Heat and made sure he jabbed back at Jimmy Butler for his "teller of the future" quip in December.
Kyrie Irving to Miss Rest of Season for the Nets
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2020 02:23
The star point guard, who had already missed much of the season, will have an operation on his right shoulder.
Pistons reach buyout agreement with Morris
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 23:35
The Detroit Pistons announced Friday that they have reached a buyout agreement with forward Markieff Morris. Morris averaged 11 points and 3.9 rebounds over 44 games this season.
Details being finalized for Kobe, Gianna event
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 23:05
Details are still being finalized for the "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" event set for 10 a.m. Pacific time Monday at Staples Center, but fans and others who do not have a ticket are being asked to avoi...
Pistons sign Derrick Walton Jr. to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 21 Feb 2020 22:46
The Detroit Pistons signed guard Derrick Walton Jr. to a 10-day contract today. Walton Jr., 6-0, 189, last played for the Los Angeles Clippers this season. In 23 games (one start), he averaged 2.2 points, 0.7 rebounds an...
Markieff Morris, Pistons Agree To Buyout
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2020 22:16
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a buyout with veteran forward Markieff Morris, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Morris is the second Pistons vet to hit the buyout market this month. Morris, in the first year of...
Injury update on Pelicans forward Kenrich Williams
InsideHoops - 21 Feb 2020 20:38
New Orleans Pelicans forward Kenrich Williams, who has missed the last 18 games of the 2019-20 season due to right lower back soreness, received an injection to treat pain and inflammation over NBA All-Star Weekend. The ...
Grizzlies To Sign Dusty Hannahs To 10-Day Deal
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2020 20:29
The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to sign guard Dusty Hannahs to a 10-day contract, Evan Barnes of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. The guard has played for the team’s G League thus far this season. While Hannah...
Joe Chealey Signs 10-Day Deal With Hornets
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2020 19:46
The Charlotte Hornets have promoted guard Joe Chealey back up to the big league squad, the team’s G League affiliate has announced. It’s with that affiliate that Chealey has played thus far in 2019-20. Chealey spent ...
Celtics' Walker has knee drained, gets injection
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 19:24
Celtics guard Kemba Walker had his knee drained and received a Synvisc injection to help with swelling and soreness, though it is not expected to be a long-term issue.
DeMarcus Cousins Hoping to Join the Lakers' Playoff Run
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2020 14:48
Unlikely as it may seem, DeMarcus Cousins envisions himself suiting up for the Los Angeles Lakers come playoff time. Cousins, who tore his left ACL during a pickup game last summer, says he is “pretty confident” he c...
Westbrook tossed: 'I just got to control myself'
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 09:53
Rockets guard Russell Westbrook got his 13th technical foul and was ejected Thursday night against the Warriors and acknowledged that he needs to hold himself to a higher standard.
Post Up: Trae Young Puts Up Career-High 50 Points Against Heat
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2020 07:54
Bucks 126 (47-8), Pistons 106 (19-39) Four of five of Milwaukee’s starters finished in double digits with Giannis Antetokounmpo (33 points) leading all scorers. Khris Middleton was the Bucks’s second-leading scorer w...
Kyrie to have season-ending shoulder surgery
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 03:16
Nets GM Sean Marks said the team is "looking at the big picture" after announcing star guard Kyrie Irving will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder.
Kyrie's season is over (again), but does that mean Brooklyn's is?
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 02:01
The Brooklyn Nets always knew this season would be a challenge, but with Kyrie Irving officially shut down, can they still make the most of it?
Follow live: 76ers put league-best home record on line vs. Nets
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 00:59
Philadelphia has won 26 of 28 games at home this season.
Kings' Bagley (foot) out at least 3 more weeks
ESPN - 21 Feb 2020 00:56
Kings forward Marvin Bagley III will be out at least another three weeks with a left foot sprain, the team announced Thursday.
Clippers sign Reggie Jackson
InsideHoops - 21 Feb 2020 00:47
The L.A. Clippers signed free agent guard Reggie Jackson today. "Reggie is a proven playmaker and scorer, and we are looking forward to adding his experience and creativity to our team," said Frank. Jackson, 29, appeared...
Timberwolves forward Jake Layman cleared for practice
InsideHoops - 21 Feb 2020 00:35
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jake Layman, who has missed the last 39 games while recovering from a sprained left toe originally suffered November 18 at Utah, underwent evaluations by multiple foot specialists. Followin...