Basketball News
LeBron James's Business Partner Now Wants to Get Out the Vote
The New York Times - 19 Jun 2020 15:00
Maverick Carter, a high school teammate who has helped build the star's off-court empire, says people must ask, "What do we want to change?" in the wake of nationwide protests.
T-wolves, Lynx cutting pay, staff due to virus
ESPN - 19 Jun 2020 03:55
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, both owned by Glen Taylor, are cutting pay and staff because of the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bucks' Brown: Playing can help boost advocacy
ESPN - 19 Jun 2020 03:55
Bucks guard Sterling Brown says the NBA's restart in Orlando serves as a chance to campaign for issues of social justice and racial equality.
Warriors forward Eric Paschall says Stephen Curry never stops moving
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2020 22:41
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors) on Jun 17, 2020 at 4:05pm PDT Everyone knows that Warriors guard Stephen Curry is an awesome player, but it’s always fun to hear the precis...
Nuggets staff partake in Juneteenth march
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2020 21:59
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) on Jun 19, 2020 at 6:15am PDT This year, Juneteenth is finally getting the increased attention that it clearly deserves. Here’s the Denver Post wit...
Lottery hopeful Avdija finishing season in Israel
ESPN - 19 Jun 2020 17:24
Projected top-five NBA draft pick Deni Avdija will resume his season with Maccabi Tel Aviv when the Israeli basketball league returns Sunday, he told ESPN.
Russell Westbrook to Join Juneteenth Block Party in Tulsa
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2020 17:19
Rockets guard Russell Westbrook will be participating virtually in a Juneteenth block party scheduled for Saturday (June 20) at 5:00 pm ET in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to a report from Yahoo Sports. The party will be he...
New Detroit Pistons general manager is Troy Weaver
InsideHoops - 19 Jun 2020 00:49
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Detroit Pistons (@detroitpistons) on Jun 18, 2020 at 10:33am PDT The Detroit Pistons hired Troy Weaver as their new General Manager today. "Troy is an outstanding executive wi...