Basketball News
Suns' Rubio: Absence was due to positive test
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 04:04
Prepping for the NBA restart, Phoenix veteran guard Ricky Rubio is back with practicing with the Suns after a quarantine period following a positive COVID-19 test.
Lillard: Federal response in Portland 'disturbing'
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 06:29
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who said he has participated in peaceful protest, described the presence of federal law enforcement agents in Portland and the forceful handling of protesters as a "scary situation."
Bol double-doubles in debut, impresses Malone
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 04:04
Nuggets coach Mike said he was "proud" of rookie Bol Bol after the big man had 16 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks in his NBA debut Wednesday in a scrimmage.
Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade Launch 'Social Change Fund'
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2020 02:00
100 percent of proceeds from SLAM’s new special issue will be donated to the Social Change Fund described below. Grab your copy here. -- Along with a group of philanthropists and entrepreneurs, NBA superstars Carmelo A...
NBA scrimmage schedule: Results for every game inside the Disney bubble
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 23:36
Scrimmages are underway inside the NBA's Disney campus.
Wolves Owner Explores Sale of Franchise, Intent on Keeping Team in Minnesota
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2020 22:45
The Minnesota Timberwolves franchise is available for purchase with a price tag around $1 billion. Current team owner Glen Taylor, who has owned the organization since 1994, revealed that he is exploring a potential sale...
Nate Robinson, YouTube Star Jake Paul to Fight Before Mike Tyson Bout
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2020 20:16
Former NBA player Nate Robinson will try his hand at professional boxing, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. As rumored, Robinson will fight YouTube star Jake Paul as an undercard event for the upcoming Mike Tyson �...
The W.N.B.A. Is Out to Reclaim 'Tremendous Momentum' in New Season
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2020 18:35
A dramatic free agency period, a new collective bargaining agreement and a leading voice on social justice have set the stage for the W.N.B.A.'s players to capture the spotlight.
Bucks' Bledsoe arrives in Orlando, will quarantine
ESPN - 23 Jul 2020 06:29
Now that he is in Orlando, Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe will have to quarantine for at least two days while he registers two negative coronavirus tests 24 hours apart.
Health update on Kings guard De'Aaron Fox
InsideHoops - 23 Jul 2020 00:02
Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, who sustained a left ankle sprain during practice on July 15, continues to make progress and has returned to on-court, non-contact basketball activities. Fox is ruled out for tonigh...