Basketball News
Bulked-up Griz rookie Morant ready after hiatus
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 22:36
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, the Rookie of the Year front-runner, feels like he's ready to take off after making physical improvements during the NBA's hiatus.
Pistons turning training facility into voting center
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 03:58
The Pistons announced Wednesday that Michigan residents will be able to use the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center as a "satellite center" to register and vote on site.
Sixers' Simmons 'effectively 100%' for restart
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 00:17
Ben Simmons, who suffered a back injury on Feb. 22 and whose status has been the subject of much speculation, is "good to go" for the restart of the season in Orlando, coach Brett Brown said.
Sources: Rockets' Sefolosha opts out of restart
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 03:58
Houston Rockets forward Thabo Sefolosha, who plays a key role defensively for the team, has opted out of the NBA's restart to the season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Nuggets' Malone says Jokic expected for restart
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 00:17
After testing positive for the coronavirus, Nikola Jokic is feeling "great" and is expected to return to the United States in time to join the team flight to Orlando, according to coach Michael Malone.
Doc expects Lou Williams on court with Clippers
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 00:17
Doc Rivers thinks that Lou Williams will rejoin the Clippers when play starts, after the player said he was 50-50.
LeBron James, Zion Williamson, New York Yankees among those back in action
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 23:03
A week before the official opening of NBA training camps ahead of the July 30 restart, some teams are already back in action.
NBA Pursuing Second Bubble for Non-Disney Teams
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2020 22:46
The NBA is closing in on an arrangement that would allow for the eight teams not invited to Disney World to convene in a second “bubble”, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The second bubble, expected to be hosted i...
Simmons feeling better than when season started
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 22:36
Ben Simmons says his back injury has healed, he feels better than he did at the start of the NBA season and he's ready to fully participate in practice and play in games when the season resumes later this month.
Sources: Kings' Kokoskov to coach Fenerbahce
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 22:36
Kings assistant coach Igor Kokoskov has agreed in principle to become the next head coach of Fenerbahce, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant says he got stronger during NBA break
InsideHoops - 2 Jul 2020 21:26
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) on Jun 30, 2020 at 9:06am PDT Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has reportedly added strength to his frame. Here’s ESPN.com reporting: Memphis Grizzli...
Nine Additional Players Test Positive for Coronavirus
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2020 19:03
The NBA’s latest coronavirus testing update has revealed that nine additional players have tested positive for COVID-19 between June 24 and June 29. The grand total of hoopers who’ve now been diagnosed with the illne...
Rockets to Add Luc Mbah a Moute
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2020 16:50
The Houston Rockets will replace Thabo Sefolosha with familiar face Luc Mbah a Moute, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Mbah a Moute played through the 2017-18 campaign with the franchise. Mbah a Moute hasn’t seen mu...
Caleb Swanigan Opts Out of Disney World Games
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2020 16:22
The Portland Trail Blazers are the first NBA team to have multiple players voluntarily opt out of the Disney World restart later this month. Lindsey Wisniewski of NBC Sports that Caleb Swanigan will sit out for personal ...
Worst individual betting seasons for every NBA team
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 15:29
Bettors hoping to cash in on the Cavs following a Finals loss were dealt a bad hand in the 2017-18 season. Here are the worst betting seasons for all 30 NBA teams.
Giannis: Pandemic makes title win even harder
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 00:17
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo says the irregularity of the NBA sesaon will mean "this is gonna be the toughest championship you could ever win."
JR Smith signs with Lakers for NBA restart
ESPN - 2 Jul 2020 00:17
JR Smith, who worked out for the Lakers in February and hasn't played in an NBA game since November 2018, has signed with the team for the league's restart.