Basketball News
Life Inside the N.B.A. Bubble
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2020 00:54
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein describes his first 48 hours in quarantine at Walt Disney World and discusses recent comments by the former player Stephen Jackson.
Kings' Fox out at least week after spraining ankle
ESPN - 16 Jul 2020 05:20
Kings leading scorer De'Aaron Fox sprained his left ankle during practice Wednesday and will be reevaluated in seven-to-10 days.
Nuggets' Grant focuses interview on Taylor death
ESPN - 16 Jul 2020 05:20
Nuggets forward Jerami Grant spoke with reporters Wednesday and answered all five of his questions by keeping the focus on Breonna Taylor's death and on social justice.
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox out with sprained ankle
InsideHoops - 16 Jul 2020 01:28
An MRI conducted this evening in Orlando, Fla. on Kings guard De'Aaron Fox confirmed that he sustained a left ankle sprain during practice today. He will be reevaluated in 7-10 days and his status will be updated as appr...
James Ennis Joins Team Following COVID-19 Diagnosis
SLAMonline - 16 Jul 2020 19:35
Orlando Magic guard James Ennis has joined his team on the Disney World campus and is playing himself back into shape after recovering from a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, the team has revealed in a recent profile. Ennis ...
2020 NBA schedule: The must-see games of the restarted regular season
ESPN - 16 Jul 2020 16:59
The NBA's return is just two weeks away. Here are the must-watch games as teams push for the postseason.
With knee health in mind, Celtics being cautious with Kemba Walker
InsideHoops - 16 Jul 2020 01:45
NBA play has been on hold since March 11, but the Celtics are still playing it safe with Kemba Walker, whose knee had been giving him issues before the shutdown. Over four months have since passed, but the team is still ...
Parenting Inside Sports' Bubble: 'This Is Mom's Job. Work With Me.'
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2020 23:22
As sports return, some female athletes have entered restricted environments with their children in tow. Their leagues have taken steps to make it easier.
Jazz's Mitchell seeks to be 'more willing' passer
ESPN - 16 Jul 2020 23:01
With Utah's second-leading scorer Bojan Bogdanovic out for the rest of the season, Jazz star Donovan Mitchell sees an opportunity to grow his game by becoming a "better" and "more willing" passer.
Spurs forward Trey Lyles out for remainder of season
InsideHoops - 16 Jul 2020 02:02
San Antonio Spurs forward Trey Lyles underwent an appendectomy earlier today in Orlando, Fla. In his first year with San Antonio, Lyles averaged 6.4 points to go along with a career-high 5.7 rebounds while shooting a car...
D-Wade clarifies initial tweet supporting Cannon
ESPN - 16 Jul 2020 01:39
Dwyane Wade deleted a tweet in support of TV host Nick Cannon in the wake of the entertainer being fired for making anti-Semitic remarks on a podcast.
Lakers' Rondo out 6-8 weeks after thumb surgery
ESPN - 16 Jul 2020 23:01
Lakers guard Rajon Rondo underwent successful surgery on his fractured right thumb Wednesday, according to the team. His timeline to return to full basketball activities remains six to eight weeks.
Zion Williamson Leaves Bubble for Urgent Family Matter
SLAMonline - 16 Jul 2020 19:55
The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that rookie forward Zion Williamson has left the team and the Disney World bubble in order to be with his family after an urgent medical matter. The team states that Williamson doe...
Crawford: Career looked over before Nets called
ESPN - 16 Jul 2020 05:20
Jamal Crawford admitted that he began to accept the possibility that his NBA career might be over before the Nets called last week with an offer to play.