Basketball News
Huskies' Stewart, No. 26 prospect, opts for draft
ESPN - 1 Apr 2020 19:58
Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart, the No. 26 prospect in the ESPN Top 100, is entering the NBA draft.
N.B.A. Players Miss Other Sports Too
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2020 16:00
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein talks to Josh Hart and Larry Nance Jr. about finding a new routine without their day jobs and their other common love: Premier League soccer.
Golden State's Draymond Green problem
ESPN - 1 Apr 2020 14:33
This is the inside story of how Warriors forward Draymond Green is the player to lead the Warriors to a dynasty -- or the man who could stand in their way.
LeBron James: Photographic Memory 'Something That I Was Born With'
SLAMonline - 1 Apr 2020 06:20
LeBron James is a remarkable physical specimen, and because life is unfair, he also has been blessed with the NBA’s greatest mind. James says he was born with a photographic memory, allowing him to stay a step ahead of...
Report: NBA May Hold 25 Percent of Player Salaries in Escrow
SLAMonline - 1 Apr 2020 05:28
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are reportedly discussing the possibility of holding up to 25 percent of remaining player salaries in escrow should regular season games be cancelled. According to the ...
Toronto official: Ban doesn't include pro teams
ESPN - 1 Apr 2020 01:25
Toronto's cancellation of all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic does not apply to professional sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, MLB or MLS, a spokesman for Mayor John Tory sa...
Bucks staying ready in case season continues, says coach
InsideHoops - 1 Apr 2020 20:52
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Milwaukee Bucks (@bucks) on Mar 29, 2020 at 7:45pm PDT The Bucks spent the 2019-20 season as winners, and per this ESPN.com report, their head coach says the team has no inter...
Which active players are headed to the Hall? Our choice for every NBA team
ESPN - 1 Apr 2020 20:42
Ahead of Saturday's Class of 2020 announcement, our experts examine every team's most likely Hall of Famer -- from locks to long shots and everyone in between.
Mavs' Cuban: 'No idea' on when NBA returns
ESPN - 1 Apr 2020 18:58
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says he has "no idea" on when the NBA will resume playing games.
HBO Film 'The Scheme' Tells the Story of Christian Dawkins
SLAMonline - 1 Apr 2020 16:50
The Scheme, a two-hour film released on HBO Tuesday, tells the crazy story of basketball agent Christian Dawkins. At the age of 25, Dawkins found himself at the center of the FBI’s investigation into college basketball...
First Woman Drafted in N.B.A. Avoids Coronavirus, but Not Its Frustrations
The New York Times - 1 Apr 2020 13:00
Denise Rife scored 111 points in an Iowa high school game, was drafted by the Warriors in 1969 and appeared on "The Tonight Show." She needs a second hip replacement, but the pandemic has complicated that.
Blazers guard Damian Lillard staying in shape with home gym
InsideHoops - 1 Apr 2020 05:46
Here’s an update on Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, via NBC Sports Northwest: "I haven't been able to get into the training facility,” Lillard said. “At the moment, they don't want us in the practice facility. ...
Kelly Olynyk faces opt-out decision next NBA offseason
InsideHoops - 1 Apr 2020 04:13
Here’s the Miami Herald reporting on Heat big-man reserve Kelly Olynyk: When life was normal, less than a month ago, it seemed no Heat player faced a tougher offseason decision than Kelly Olynyk, who has the option of ...