Basketball News
What It's Like to Be a Virtual N.B.A. Fan
The New York Times - 8 Aug 2020 01:56
No standing up, and definitely no cursing: The basketball superfan known as Bongo Lady takes us behind the screen as she is beamed into an N.B.A. game at Walt Disney World from her couch in Mississippi.
Morant gifts daughter much-needed Grizzlies win
ESPN - 8 Aug 2020 07:58
Ja Morant helped keep the Grizzlies' playoff hopes alive with a key win on his daughter's first birthday.
Vaughn: Nets 'took care of business' in clinching
ESPN - 8 Aug 2020 07:58
The Nets, despite a patchwork, starless roster, defeated the Kings 119-106 on Friday night to officially secure a spot in the NBA playoffs.
NBA Reveals 2019-20 Awards Nominees
SLAMonline - 8 Aug 2020 20:22
The NBA released its nominees to win 2019-20 awards, with three candidates eligible for each honor. This year’s MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and more will be determined based on their performan...
Kawhi (knee soreness) out versus Blazers
ESPN - 8 Aug 2020 17:37
LA Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard will not play on Saturday against Portland to manage left knee soreness.
Magic clinch playoff berth after Wizards loss
ESPN - 8 Aug 2020 07:58
The Magic clinched the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference after the Wizards were eliminated from contention following a loss to the Pelicans on Friday.
Magic forward Jonathan Isaac undergoes surgery for torn ACL
InsideHoops - 8 Aug 2020 02:12
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac underwent surgery today on his left knee to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal tear. The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert LaPrade. Isaac will be out indefinite...
Heat guard Kendrick Nunn reportedly temporarily leaves NBA bubble for personal reasons
InsideHoops - 8 Aug 2020 01:21
The Heat on Saturday will face the Suns without the services of guard Kendrick Nunn. Here’s the Miami Herald with a report: Heat guard Kendrick Nunn will miss Saturday's game against Phoenix for personal reasons and ha...
Examining the virtual Raptor fan situation at Disney NBA bubble
InsideHoops - 8 Aug 2020 00:16
At the NBA restart at Disney Wide World of Sports, fans aren’t in attendance at the game, except virtually, by use of video screens that show their faces at the game while they sit at home. It’s a cool thing. Here’...