Basketball News
Lakers' Vogel expects Rondo back for playoff run
ESPN - 14 Jul 2020 02:24
Frank Vogel said he expects Rajon Rondo, who fractured his right thumb last week, back sometime between the first and second rounds of the playoffs.
Celtics face big test very early in NBA restart schedule
InsideHoops - 14 Jul 2020 00:52
Here’s the Boston Herald reporting what Celtics coach Brad Stevens’ had to say on a big test the team will face right on Day 2 of the upcoming NBA restart: Practice two days ago was long and hard, and Monday in Orlan...
A look at OKC Thunder practice at Disney quarantine bubble in Orlando
InsideHoops - 14 Jul 2020 11:31
The NBA is restarting, with games resuming July 30. Recently, 22 of the league’s 30 teams flew to Orlando, Florida, heading to Disney Wide World of Sports to quarantine, practice and prepare to play real games, leading...
Kawhi 'strong' but Doc says Clips will be smart
ESPN - 14 Jul 2020 02:24
Kawhi Leonard joined the Clippers on Monday for his first team practice since the NBA season was halted in March and said he feels good after the hiatus.
Kyle Lowry was one of key players involved with NBA restart plan
InsideHoops - 14 Jul 2020 01:17
It took a great number of people to put the NBA restart together. Here’s the Toronto Sun reporting on Raptors guard Kyle Lowry: Kyle Lowry, in fact, wound up having a rather large say in how this NBA re-start would go....
Sources: Oladipo's remaining salary in dispute
ESPN - 14 Jul 2020 23:51
Multiple sources have told ESPN that the Pacers' Victor Oladipo is an unresolved situation regarding $3 million in salary.
Sources: New Net Beasley leaves Orlando bubble
ESPN - 14 Jul 2020 23:51
Michael Beasley, who was recently signed by the Nets, has left the Orlando bubble, sources told ESPN.
Shaq lends a hand to stranded Florida driver
ESPN - 14 Jul 2020 23:51
Shaquille O'Neal came to the aid of a stranded Florida motorist after her tire blew out, police say.
Kings' Barnes tests positive, is in quarantine
ESPN - 14 Jul 2020 23:51
Harrison Barnes tweeted Tuesday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Harrison Barnes Reports Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2020 22:56
The Sacramento Kings were dealt yet another blow by the coronavirus when forward Harrison Barnes tested positive for COVID-19. Barnes reported the positive result on his own Twitter account. Barnes is the fourth known Ki...
Delle Donne's Opt-Out Request Is Denied
The New York Times - 14 Jul 2020 19:34
A medical waiver would have allowed the W.N.B.A. M.V.P., who has struggled with Lyme disease for more than a decade, to skip the abbreviated season with pay.
WNBA Reveals Modified 2020 Schedule
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2020 02:59
The WNBA revealed its modified regular season schedule today. Each team will begin its latest campaign in less than weeks, beginning with a nationally televised battle between the Seattle Storm and New York Liberty. The ...
NBA players to wear own wardrobe to games
ESPN - 14 Jul 2020 02:24
NBA players will have the freedom to wear clothing from their own wardrobe while walking from the team bus to the locker rooms.
LET'S KEEP IT REAL: WNBA Roundtable About Racism & Sexism, Part 1
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2020 00:13
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...