Basketball News
Michael Jordan Dunked on a Trash-Talker in His First Retirement
SLAMonline - 22 Apr 2020 03:10
A newly-retired Michael Jordan elevated for a vicious poster jam over a trash-talker during a pickup game, according to Terry Francona, MJ’s former Double-A baseball manager. “Don't ever talk to me in my house,” Jo...
Bucks' Hill: Wife's grandmother beats coronavirus
ESPN - 22 Apr 2020 01:49
Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill said Tuesday that his wife's 85-year-old grandmother recently battled the coronavirus. "By the grace of God, she beat it,'' Hill said.
Knicks will reportedly hire Brock Aller for front office
InsideHoops - 22 Apr 2020 01:17
The Knicks will reportedly soon add to their front office. Here’s New York Newsday: Leon Rose has been silent since taking over last month as Knicks team president, but he is expected to make his first front office mov...
Like the rest of us, Danny Ainge is waiting to see what happens
InsideHoops - 22 Apr 2020 22:15
Here’s the Boston Herald with an update on what Celtics front office guru Danny Ainge is thinking these days as we all wait to see what happens with the NBA season and playoffs in the wake of the global coronavirus pan...
New Notre Dame coach is Niele Ivey, who had been with Memphis Grizzlies
InsideHoops - 22 Apr 2020 21:44
Here’s the Memphis Commercial Appeal with some news on the coaching front: Notre Dame named Niele Ivey its new women’s basketball coach Wednesday. Ivey spent the 2019-20 season as an assistant coach on Taylor Jenkins...
Celtics use celebrity guests to stay connected
ESPN - 22 Apr 2020 19:49
As the Celtics try to stay motivated and connected during the NBA shutdown, Danny Ainge said they have had calls with celebrity speakers such as Mark Wahlberg and LL Cool J.
Why Phil Jackson Needs 'The Last Dance'
The New York Times - 22 Apr 2020 19:05
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein explains how Jackson's legacy as a winning coach was tarnished -- and how Michael Jordan's new documentary can help.
On Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors
InsideHoops - 22 Apr 2020 04:58
Here’s NBC Sports Bay Area reporting on Andrew Wiggins: Wiggins came to the Warriors in the February trade that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, in large part for his better-perceived fit alongsid...
Brett Brown Discussed Benching Ben Simmons for Not Shooting
SLAMonline - 22 Apr 2020 02:18
Brett Brown discussed the possibility of benching Ben Simmons for refusing to shoot three-pointers with the All-Star point guard and his parents last summer. Ultimately, the Philadelphia Sixers’ head coach decided agai...