Basketball News
Russ scores 34 with 7-1 Gobert guarding him
ESPN - 23 Feb 2020 09:21
The Rockets' Russell Westbrook, who is listed at 6-foot-3, was guarded by 7-foot-1 center Rudy Gobert on Saturday. Westbrook scored 34 points on 14-of-26 shooting.
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to level up and be decisively great
ESPN - 23 Feb 2020 08:24
While Joel Embiid declared himself the best player in the world, Giannis Antetokounmpo did what he's done all season in another dominating performance.
U.N.L.V. Ends San Diego State's Unbeaten Streak
The New York Times - 23 Feb 2020 05:59
With 26 consecutive wins, the fourth-ranked Aztecs had been the final undefeated men's team.
Kawhi on Clips' slide: 'Time is now' to play better
ESPN - 23 Feb 2020 04:04
Kawhi Leonard says "the time is now" for the Clippers to start coming together and start getting healthier following Saturday's 112-103 loss to the Kings, which marked the team's third straight defeat.
Lakers To Sign Markieff Morris
SLAMonline - 23 Feb 2020 23:59
The Los Angeles Lakers intend to sign Markieff Morris as he clears waivers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Morris was on waivers since his release from the Detroit Pistons through today at 5 pm EST. Morris will join...
Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. out with knee injury
InsideHoops - 23 Feb 2020 21:44
The Memphis Grizzlies will be without starting forward Jaren Jackson Jr. for the near future. In Friday's game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, Jackson Jr. sustained an injury while challenging a shot late in the second quart...
Ben Simmons dealing with back issue
InsideHoops - 23 Feb 2020 21:37
Sixers point guard Ben Simmons has a back issue. It’s unclear whether it’s a minor injury that will quickly disappear, or something more. Here’s NBC Sports Philly reporting: Ben Simmons, who missed the first game a...
Will Ray Allen be at Kevin Garnett's Celtics jersey retirement?
InsideHoops - 23 Feb 2020 21:15
Will Ray Allen be at Kevin Garnett’s Celtics jersey retirement ceremony next season? Doc Rivers hopes so. Here’s Boston.com reporting: Doc Rivers isn't a fan of the lingering beef between Ray Allen and some of his fo...
Kendrick Nunn has a unique memory of the 2018 NBA draft
InsideHoops - 23 Feb 2020 20:50
Here’s the Miami Herald reporting on Heat guard Kendrick Nunn’s unique memory of the 2018 draft: Kendrick Nunn doesn't have a physical, written-out list of all the guards taken in the 2018 NBA draft. He does feel con...
Post Up: Heat Rout Cavs on D-Wade's Jersey Retirement Night ⚡
SLAMonline - 23 Feb 2020 07:04
Kings 112 (23-33), Clippers 103 (37-19) Sacramento led the entire game until the Clippers took the lead with 8:29 left in the fourth. But the Kings battled back in crunch time to secure the dub. Kent Bazemore dropped a t...
Sources: 76ers' Simmons to get MRI on back
ESPN - 23 Feb 2020 04:32
Ben Simmons played less than five minutes Saturday night against the Bucks because of a lower back injury. Sources told ESPN that Simmons will have an MRI on Sunday.
Sources: 76ers' Simmons set for further testing
ESPN - 23 Feb 2020 04:32
Ben Simmons played less than five minutes Saturday night against the Bucks because of a lower back injury. Sources told ESPN that Simmons will undergo further testing Monday.
76ers' Simmons (back) exits early vs. Bucks
ESPN - 23 Feb 2020 04:32
Ben Simmons played less than five minutes Saturday night against the Bucks before exiting the game because of lower back tightness, the Sixers said.
Which player had the best sneakers in the NBA during Week 18?
ESPN - 23 Feb 2020 01:51
Montrezl Harrell's new deal with Reebok allows the Clippers' sneakerhead to tap into the brand's legacy on the hardwood.