Basketball News
Nuggets' Booth replaces Karnisovas as GM
ESPN - 8 Jul 2020 00:05
The Nuggets promoted Calvin Booth to general manager. He succeeds Arturas Karnisovas, who left Denver for Chicago in April.
Rockets sign veteran forward Luc Mbah a Moute
InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2020 01:17
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Houston Rockets (@houstonrockets) on Jul 7, 2020 at 1:04pm PDT The Houston Rockets signed free agent forward Luc Mbah a Moute today. Mbah a Moute (6-foot-8, 230 pounds) was or...
As N.B.A. Teams Arrive at Disney, Focus Turns to Keeping the Virus Out
The New York Times - 8 Jul 2020 01:01
The league has spent months formulating a plan to keep its campus in Florida virus-free. Only now will it find out how effective that plan is.
Unidentified Magic player tests positive for virus
ESPN - 8 Jul 2020 09:49
The Orlando Magic said Tuesday that one of their players recently tested positive for the coronavirus.
In Nuggets news, team names Calvin Booth as General Manager
InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2020 02:09
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) on Jul 7, 2020 at 11:30am PDT The Denver Nuggets have named Calvin Booth the team’s new General Manager, President of Basketball Operations Tim Con...
Sources: Nets' Prince out after virus diagnosis
ESPN - 8 Jul 2020 01:59
Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince has tested positive for the coronavirus and will sit out the NBA's restart in Orlando, Florida, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is Newest Member of Converse Hoops
SLAMonline - 8 Jul 2020 22:54
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander announced today that he’s linked up with Converse Hoops, joining Kelly Oubre, Natasha Cloud and Draymond Green on the still-expanding roster. “I show the kids that no matter where you come fro...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Stand for Justice
SLAMonline - 8 Jul 2020 20:45
Led by Guest Editor Carmelo Anthony, SLAM's new magazine focuses on social justice and activism as seen through the lens of basketball. 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to charities supporting issues impacting t...
The Dangers of the N.B.A.'s Short Run-Up to the Restart
The New York Times - 8 Jul 2020 18:16
Players have about three weeks to re-acclimate their bodies to full five-on-five speed and physicality. But if they push too hard, injuries could become a serious problem.
Embiid: Sixers' offense should go through him
ESPN - 8 Jul 2020 01:59
Joel Embiid thinks the Sixers' offense should go through him when the season restarts.
Wizards guard Bradley Beal will miss NBA restart at Disney in Orlando
InsideHoops - 8 Jul 2020 01:22
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Washington Wizards (@washwizards) on Jul 7, 2020 at 8:32am PDT Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will not participate in the NBA's 2019-20 season restart in Orlando due to...
Taurean Prince to Miss Restart After Positive COVID-19 Test
SLAMonline - 8 Jul 2020 00:52
The Brooklyn Nets will be without forward Taurean Prince when the regular season resumes at Disney World later this month. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that the Baylor product is the latest club player to do so. Wh...
Tatum: Lot at stake for players in contract years
ESPN - 8 Jul 2020 00:05
Celtics star Jayson Tatum is eligible to sign a contract extension this fall, and he says players in his situation or who are entering free agency "are putting a lot on the line" during the NBA season restart.