Basketball News
Trail Blazers squeeze out 140-135 overtime win vs Grizzlies
InsideHoops - 1 Aug 2020 04:59
The NBA restart at Disney Wide World of Sports in Florida began Thursday. On Friday, the Western conference 9th-seed Blazers squeezed out a tough 140-135 overtime win against a Grizzlies team that is currently just above...
Capital One Arena ready to take cash bets
ESPN - 1 Aug 2020 03:18
Beginning Friday, bookmaker William Hill U.S. will operate seven betting windows and 10 kiosks at the box office at Capital One Arena in Washington, taking wagers on professional and collegiate sports.
Isaac 1st in NBA bubble to stand during anthem
ESPN - 1 Aug 2020 03:18
Magic big man Jonathan Isaac cited his faith in explaining his decision to stand during the anthem and not wear a Black Lives Matter T-shirt over his jersey before Friday's game against the Nets.
Heat Check (Hiatus Edition) Introduction
SLAMonline - 1 Aug 2020 20:22
The NBA is back but that doesn’t mean that teams and players will be picking up exactly where they left off in March. While the layoff gave plenty of individuals an opportunity to finally rest and recover, the halt in ...
NBA bubble intel: Lakers and Clippers prepare for second games
ESPN - 1 Aug 2020 19:13
Welcome to NBA games in August, featuring the last teams to make their seeding-game debuts.
W.N.B.A. Rookie Showdown Halted by Ionescu Injury
The New York Times - 1 Aug 2020 17:13
Sabrina Ionescu, who was selected with the top draft pick by the Liberty, sprained her left ankle in a game against the Atlanta Dream.
Doncic: 'A lot to learn' after tough loss to Rockets
ESPN - 1 Aug 2020 09:21
Luka Doncic and the Mavs blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter and fell 153-149 in overtime to the Rockets, a loss that Doncic said proved the team is young and has "a lot to learn."
Ayton 'comfortable' from deep, hits 2 of 3 in win
ESPN - 1 Aug 2020 03:18
The 2019 No. 1 overall pick finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds while going 2-of-3 from deep, hitting one from the top of the key and another from the right corner.
Washington DC now has a sportsbook
InsideHoops - 1 Aug 2020 02:03
Sportsbetting is growing, in every way imaginable. Here’s the Washington Post reporting on a gambling development in D.C.: With American sports stirring back to life, sports gambling in the nation's capital entered a n...
Nuggets will be missing multiple starters Saturday in game vs Heat
InsideHoops - 1 Aug 2020 01:06
On Saturday, the Nuggets will face the Heat at 1 p.m. ET, with the game televised nationally on ESPN. Here’s the Denver Post reporting: Denver will be down starters Gary Harris (right hip muscle strain) and Will Barton...
Clippers to face a motivated Pelicans squad Saturday
InsideHoops - 1 Aug 2020 00:57
The Clippers face the Pelicans tomorrow. Here’s the OC Register with some thoughts on LA: Now, on the heels of their bubble-opening 103-101 loss to the Lakers, Doc Rivers' squad shouldn't expect the New Orleans Pelican...