Basketball News
The NBA is pulling for beloved Pistons scout Maury Hanks
ESPN - 27 Mar 2020 08:43
The cantankerous, caustic 62-year-old Pistons scout has contracted the coronavirus and is in an ICU at a Tennessee hospital.
Nike athletes celebrate Air Max Day
ESPN - 27 Mar 2020 08:21
LeBron James, P. J. Tucker and Ja Morant led the celebration of one of the most memorable shoes of the past four decades.
Stephen Curry Hosts Coronavirus Q&A With Dr. Anthony Fauci
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2020 05:39
Stephen Curry hosted a COVID-19 Q&A on Thursday with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of America’s fight against the coronavirus. Curry continues...
Class of 2022 Star Skyy Clark Is Married to the Game
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2020 22:01
EDITOR'S NOTE: This feature was written and shot weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic led to the suspension of basketball seasons. -- Gilbert Arenas realized Skyy Clark was special very early on. The 12-year NBA vet first ...
MEMORY LANE: Arizona Debuts the Nike Air Foamposite One in 1997
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2020 21:11Hayes, No. 10 prospect in ESPN 100, enters draft
ESPN - 27 Mar 2020 19:01
Killian Hayes, who averaged 12.0 points and 5.6 assists while shooting 59% from inside the 3-point line for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany, is "excited" to enter the NBA draft.
DIARY FROM CHINA: Pooh Jeter Describes Returning to a New World
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2020 18:03
The Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) intends to resume play soon, becoming one of the first leagues that was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic to return to action. After initially setting April 15 as a target...
Japan, Russia hoops leagues cancel seasons
ESPN - 27 Mar 2020 17:10
The Japanese B League and Russia's VTB League have decided to cancel their seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic, following the cancellation and postponements of other basketball leagues in Asian countries.
LeBron James: Long Layoff Not Helpful
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2020 05:59
LeBron James, contrary to popular belief, says a long layoff from playing basketball isn't going to benefit his 35-year-old body. "It's actually the opposite for me," James revealed Thursday, adding that the NBA’s sudd...
Stephen Curry Hosts Coronavirus Discussion on Instagram Live
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2020 00:05
More than 50,000 viewers, including former President Barack Obama, were watching at the peak of the 30-minute chat with Dr. Anthony S. Fauci.