Basketball News
Sources: Short-handed Nets acquire vet Crawford
ESPN - 9 Jul 2020 07:27
Veteran guard Jamal Crawford has agreed to a deal with the undermanned Brooklyn Nets, sources confirmed to ESPN.
As N.B.A. Forges Ahead, LeBron James Is 'Ready for This Moment'
The New York Times - 9 Jul 2020 09:00
Much has changed around the league since it shut down in March. But James's focus on winning has not wavered, his Lakers teammates say, with a shot at a title.
Source: Kawhi delays Fla. trip for family matter
ESPN - 9 Jul 2020 05:09
Kawhi Leonard was granted permission by the Clippers to travel to Orlando, Florida, on his own, taking several days to tend to a family matter, a source confirmed to ESPN. Yahoo Sports first reported that Leonard didn't ...
Spurs' Mills giving salary to BLM, other causes
ESPN - 9 Jul 2020 00:09
Spurs guard Patty Mills has decided to donate the rest of his 2019-20 salary to social justice organizations when the season resumes.
In EuroLeague, Brandon Davies signs contract extension with FC Barcelona
InsideHoops - 9 Jul 2020 23:48
Here’s Eurocupbasketball.com reporting on a former NBA player: FC Barcelona and center Brandon Davies reached an agreement to extend his contract through the end of the 2021-22 season, the club announced Wednesday. Dav...
Detroit Pistons hire David Mincberg as assistant GM
InsideHoops - 9 Jul 2020 21:31
The Detroit Pistons have named David Mincberg as assistant general manager. Mincberg comes to Detroit from Milwaukee where he spent three seasons with the Bucks, including this past season as Vice President of Basketball...
In G League news, Tori Miller named General Manager of College Park Skyhawks
InsideHoops - 9 Jul 2020 20:39
View this post on Instagram A post shared by CP Skyhawks (@cpskyhawks) on Jul 9, 2020 at 11:05am PDT The Atlanta Hawks and their NBA G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, today announced multiple promotions and ...
Tori Miller Makes G League History as First Female GM
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2020 20:21
The College Park Skyhawks have promoted assistant general manager Tori Miller to the team’s top spot, Sarah K. Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Miller becomes the first female general manager in G L...
Former NBA forward Derrick Williams signs in Spain with Valencia Basket
InsideHoops - 9 Jul 2020 20:12
In international basketball news, former NBA forward Derrick Williams, listed at 6-foot-8, 240 pounds, has signed in Spain. Per Eurocupbasketball.com: Valencia Basket added explosiveness and experience to its roster with...
ORIGINAL ACTIVIST: How Candice Wiggins Found Her Inner Voice
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2020 18:39
After Candice Wiggins won a WNBA championship with the Minnesota Lynx in 2011, she knew there was more work to be done. She began a project that she called, “Radical Chick.” "I went into deep introspection about my i...
Sources: Short-handed Nets acquire vet Crawford
ESPN - 9 Jul 2020 05:09
Veteran guard Jamal Crawford has agreed to a deal with the undermanned Brooklyn Nets, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Jamal Crawford to Sign With Brooklyn Nets
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2020 02:26
The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a deal with free agent guard Jamal Crawford, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 40-year-old will suit up for the squad at Disney World later this month after a 16-month layoff. C...