Basketball News
Swabs and Sensors: Memos Offer Details of Life in N.B.A. 'Bubble'
The New York Times - 17 Jun 2020 05:40
Players and team staff members will be required to stay on the Walt Disney World Resort premises at nearly all times after they arrive next month to complete the 2019-20 season.
NBA details virus testing, amenities for Orlando
ESPN - 17 Jun 2020 05:27
In documents on Tuesday, the NBA detailed the coronavirus testing process and released details about the campus inside Walt Disney World, where the league will stage its return.
Cavs' Love to get Arthur Ashe Courage Award
ESPN - 17 Jun 2020 22:12
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love, who has become a spokesman for mental health and wellness, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during Sunday's ESPYS.
This Basketball Bubble Is Already Operational. Here's What It's Like.
The New York Times - 17 Jun 2020 21:23
The Bundesliga's sequestered competition only involves about one-sixth as many people as the N.B.A.'s planned campus, but it offers a glimpse of what to expect in Florida.
No, Not That Michael Jordan: Life With the Same Name as the GOAT
SLAMonline - 17 Jun 2020 20:34
GRAB YOUR COPY OF JORDANS VOL. 5 "If I had a dollar for every time somebody made a Michael Jordan joke, I'd have as much money as Michael Jordan." That's a quote from Michael Jordan. No, obviously not that Michael Jordan...
Sacramento Kings designate Juneteenth as an annual paid holiday
InsideHoops - 17 Jun 2020 20:09
The Sacramento Kings today announced the designation of a company-wide annual paid holiday to observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, the oldest nationally celebrated holiday commemorating emancipation from slavery in the...
Bill Russell responds to Kendrick Perkins on most athlete NBA player ever
InsideHoops - 17 Jun 2020 18:54
Here’s Boston.com reporting on a fun interaction between NBA legend Bill Russell and retired player Kendrick Perkins: Bill Russell led the Celtics to 11 NBA championships, and also won a 1956 gold medal with the U.S. m...
Christ Koumadje wins 2019-20 G League Defensive Player of the Year award
InsideHoops - 17 Jun 2020 17:50
View this post on Instagram A post shared by NBA G League (@nbagleague) on Jun 17, 2020 at 8:02am PDT Delaware Blue Coats rookie center Christ Koumadje has been named the 2019-20 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year...
Bryan Colangelo buys stake in Australian team
ESPN - 17 Jun 2020 00:54
Bryan Colangelo, a two-time NBA executive of the year, has purchased an ownership stake in and will assume an advisory role with the Illawarra Hawks of Australia's National Basketball League, sources tell ESPN.