Basketball News
Sabrina Ionescu Comes Up Big in Moments On and Off the Court
The New York Times - 25 Feb 2020 20:04
Oregon's star point guard is quickly turning into the face of women's basketball, and she appears to be up for the challenge.
Ex-NBA Players In Limbo As Chinese League Manages Virus
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 23:25
Several former NBA players signed to active contracts with teams in the Chinese Basketball Association are in limbo as the currently stalled league attempts to navigate the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in the area. ESPN�...
Wizards guard Bradley Beal going wild lately
InsideHoops - 25 Feb 2020 22:50
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Washington Wizards (@washwizards) on Feb 25, 2020 at 8:48am PST Time to give Wizards guard Bradley Beal some extra attention. He’s certainly earned it. Here’s the Washingt...
Joe Lacob: Kevin Durant Had 'Every Reason in the World to Stay'
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 13:47
Kevin Durant had “every reason in the world to stay” with the Warriors as an unrestricted free agent last summer, according to team owner Joe Lacob. “But I'm not going to be mad at him,” says Lacob, who felt a cl...
Clips fire on all cylinders with return to full roster
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 10:17
Paul George and Patrick Beverley returned from injuries, giving the Clippers a much-needed boost as LA ended a three-game losing streak with a rout of the Grizzlies.
Embiid takes over in fourth, finishes with 49
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 07:10
Joel Embiid took over the game when it counted, single-handedly outscoring the Hawks in the fourth quarter 22-20 en route to 49 points and a 129-112 win.
Milwaukee Bucks Earliest To Clinch Playoffs In Last 15 Years
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 05:58
When the Washington Wizards fell on the road to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night, the Milwaukee Bucks became the first team to clinch a spot in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. On February 23rd. If that seems early, it’s becaus...
Hassan Whiteside: 'I Feel Like I'm Defensive Player of the Year'
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 04:15
A big night had Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside feeling particularly pleased with his defensive contributions and now he’s submitted his name for unofficial consideration for this year’s Defensive Play...
G League coach suspended 2 games for tirade
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 02:31
Wisconsin Herd coach Chase Buford was suspended two games after unloading on the officials following his team's loss on Sunday.
Heat took some unexpected losses recently
InsideHoops - 25 Feb 2020 23:40
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miami HEAT (@miamiheat) on Feb 24, 2020 at 6:09pm PST The Heat are having an outstanding season. But some of their recent losses are on the unexpected side of things. Here’s...
D'Angelo Russell has brought mid-range jumpers to the Timberwolves
InsideHoops - 25 Feb 2020 23:10
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnesota Timberwolves (@timberwolves) on Feb 21, 2020 at 6:51pm PST The mid-range jumper is a fascinating topic in the NBA these days. Many people frown upon it. But here’s...
Randle, others in limbo as Chinese league on hold
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 21:24
Chasson Randle has twice been unable to sign 10-day contracts with NBA teams, his agent says, because Randle can't obtain his FIBA letter of clearance from his Chinese Basketball Association team.
Open NBA Roster Spots Ahead Of 2020 Waiver Deadline
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 21:09
This Sunday, marks a significant date on the NBA calendar, March 1 is the Playoff Eligibility Waiver Deadline. If a player is currently on an NBA roster and is working toward a buyout agreement, he must be waived by Sund...
Doc Rivers: Clippers Not a 'Flip the Switch' Team
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 18:20
Playing with a full roster for only the fifth time this season Monday night, the LA Clippers easily took care of the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 124-97. Head coach Doc Rivers insisted they’re not a “flip the switch”...
Bradely Beal: 'You Can Throw Those 55 Out With the Last 53'
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 16:00
Bradley Beal erupted for a career-high 55 points Monday night, but it wasn’t enough, as the Wizards fell 137-134 to the visiting Milwaukee Bucks. Beal has poured in 108 for Washington over the last two games--both loss...
Post Up: Joel Embiid Drops Career-High 49 Points in Win vs. Hawks
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 07:56
Heat 119 (36-21), Cavaliers 125 (16-41) Cavs rookie Kevin Porter Jr. scored a career-high 30 points to help Cleveland upset the Heat. Bam Adebayo almost finished with a triple-double, registering 22 points, 13 rebounds a...
Clips get full roster for only fifth time this season
ESPN - 25 Feb 2020 05:17
Paul George and Patrick Beverley are set to return from injuries against the Grizzlies, giving Los Angeles a much-needed boost.
Jonathon Simmons To Sign With G League Warriors
SLAMonline - 25 Feb 2020 01:16
Intent on proving that he’s capable of contributing to an NBA team immediately, Jonathon Simmons will sign a contract with the G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors. According to Jabari Young of NBC Sports, S...