Basketball News
Dame: Blazers' rise why I wanted playoff chance
ESPN - 7 Aug 2020 07:49
Portland has narrowed the gap on Memphis for the 8-seed in the Western Conference, pulling within a half-game with Thursday's win, and Damian Lillard said that's why he was adamant about having a chance at the playoffs i...
Michael Porter Jr. and eight more breakout NBA players in Orlando
ESPN - 7 Aug 2020 07:23
Who are the emerging players in the NBA bubble? Our analysts pick their favorites.
Heat's Butler to miss second game with sore foot
ESPN - 7 Aug 2020 02:33
Jimmy Butler's sore right foot will keep him out of a second straight game Thursday against the Bucks, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.
Foot Injury Continues to Sideline Jimmy Butler
SLAMonline - 7 Aug 2020 23:12
The Miami Heat will be without star swingman Jimmy Butler for a third straight game as he works himself back from a foot injury, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. While X-rays and an MRI revealed that there isn�...
Pelicans holding out Zion for rest against Wizards
ESPN - 7 Aug 2020 21:20
Coming off a 22-minute outing Thursday, Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Dwyane Wade to try his hand as a game show host
InsideHoops - 7 Aug 2020 15:27
Retired NBA players need things to do. Talking about basketball on TV or the radio is an obvious move. But there’s a world of business and entertainment to test the waters of as well. Here’s the South Florida Sun Sen...
Rivers still waiting to see Clippers at full strength
ESPN - 7 Aug 2020 06:21
Between excused absences, injuries, health issues and minutes restrictions, Doc Rivers has yet to see his team at full strength in the NBA's bubble.
Jazz without Conley, Mitchell, Gobert vs. Spurs
ESPN - 7 Aug 2020 02:33
The Utah Jazz, clinging to a 0.5-game lead for the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference, will be without three starters for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Multiple Jazz stars will miss Friday game vs Spurs
InsideHoops - 7 Aug 2020 01:49
Friday at 1 p.m. ET, the Jazz face the Spurs. But Utah will do so while giving plenty of rest to a number of key players. Here’s the Salt Lake Tribune reporting: Of course, with Thursday afternoon's injury report, we m...