Basketball News
Clips' Harrell posts he's returned to NBA bubble
ESPN - 10 Aug 2020 14:21
LA Clippers power forward Montrezl Harrell posted that he has returned to the NBA bubble.
NBA Power Rankings: A shake-up in the top 5 as playoff matchups take shape
ESPN - 10 Aug 2020 14:20
The playoff picture is beginning to form as the first three teams have been eliminated from contention.
Lillard bounces back with 51 in key Blazers' win
ESPN - 10 Aug 2020 07:15
Coming off a tough loss to the Clippers, Portland's Damian Lillard vowed to put away Sunday night's game against the 76ers and he helped do just that with a 51-point performance.
Pelicans, on brink, call sluggish start unacceptable
ESPN - 10 Aug 2020 02:57
With New Orleans on the brink of elimination, coach Alvin Gentry said he had no explanation for why his team didn't come out with the intensity he wanted. Zion Williamson called it unacceptable.
The N.B.A.'s 'Yacht Club Six' Seek Respect and a Lifeline
The New York Times - 10 Aug 2020 00:05
With a handful of days left in the regular season, more than hotel envy now afflicts the six teams that are all living in the same Disney World resort and still trying to crash the N.B.A. playoffs.
Tierra Ruffin-Pratt Writes About Her Cousin's Death Due To Police Violence
SLAMonline - 10 Aug 2020 23:04
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Magic's Ross leaves bubble for off-site tests
ESPN - 10 Aug 2020 22:36
Magic guard Terrence Ross has left the NBA's bubble at Walt Disney World to undergo off-site medical tests not related to COVID-19, according to the team.
Zion, Holiday, Ingram out for Pelicans Tuesday
ESPN - 10 Aug 2020 22:36
Pelicans starters Zion Williamson (right knee soreness) Jrue Holiday (right elbow contusion) and Brandon Ingram (right knee soreness) are all out for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Chris Paul On Supporting HBCUs and Fighting for Social Justice
SLAMonline - 10 Aug 2020 18:52
It was the summer of 2018 and Chris Paul was preparing for his second year with the Houston Rockets. That preparation included a very important meeting with his longtime stylist Courtney Mays. The main focus of their dis...
Mavericks won't play Doncic, Porzingis vs. Jazz
ESPN - 10 Aug 2020 02:57
The Dallas Mavericks won't play Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis against the Utah Jazz on Monday, with the NBA's official injury report citing injury recovery as the reason.
Joel Embiid Exits Game With Ankle Injury
SLAMonline - 10 Aug 2020 01:41
The Philadelphia 76ers have been dealt yet another blow as big man Joel Embiid exits the team’s Sunday night contest with an ankle injury. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the center won’t return to action t...