Basketball News
With a 22-Season Playoff Streak Snapped, Gregg Popovich and the Spurs Leave the Bubble
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2020 15:13
San Antonio leaves Walt Disney World having failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 1996-97. But the team's irascible 71-year-old coach indicates he expects to be back next season.
The Liberty Are Showing Promise, Even in Their Struggle
The New York Times - 14 Aug 2020 09:00
The Liberty's season hasn't gone as planned, but they have been competitive in several losses, and key players are showing growth.
Raptors asst. Griffin denies ex-wife's allegations
ESPN - 14 Aug 2020 02:39
Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin said Thursday that accusations of domestic violence made by his ex-wife in a social media post are false.
Bamba to miss Magic playoffs for post-virus tests
ESPN - 14 Aug 2020 23:25
Magic center Mo Bamba has left the NBA's bubble to undergo a "comprehensive post-coronavirus evaluation" and will miss this season's playoffs, the team said.
Raptors beat Nuggets as starters focus on rest
InsideHoops - 14 Aug 2020 22:58
The regular season “seeding play” portion of the NBA restart is wrapping up, with the playoffs starting Monday. Here’s the Denver Post on today’s Nuggets game: For seeding purposes, Friday's game between the Nugg...
The Biggest Miss Ever: The Teams That Passed On Drafting Kobe Bryant
SLAMonline - 14 Aug 2020 22:53
The 1996 NBA Draft turned out to be historic, an undeniable top-three class in League history. Multiple champions and MVPs and now-mythical ballplayers got their start on June 26, 1996. But going into that night, GMs and...
Mo Bamba Leaves Bubble to Undergo Post-COVID-19 Evaluation
SLAMonline - 14 Aug 2020 21:50
Second-year Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba will leave the bubble in order to undergo a thorough post-coronavirus evaluation, the team has announced. Bamba has struggled with conditioning since he returned to action and hi...
Kobe, Duncan, KG will enter hoops HOF in May
ESPN - 14 Aug 2020 18:57
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 will finally get inducted May 13-15, 2021. The class is headlined by Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett.
Bulls Fire Jim Boylen, Begin Search for Replacement
SLAMonline - 14 Aug 2020 17:29
The Chicago Bulls have fired head coach Jim Boylen, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports, and have already begun their search for his replacement. Boylen had been at the helm of the franchise for a season and a half. The ...
Grizzlies to play the Trail Blazers in NBA play-in round
InsideHoops - 14 Aug 2020 16:40
The Memphis Grizzlies have clinched the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference and will face the No. 8 seed Portland Trail Blazers in a play-in round that will tip-off on Saturday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m. (all times Central...
Chicago Bulls fire head coach Jim Boylen
InsideHoops - 14 Aug 2020 15:29
Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas announced today that head coach Jim Boylen has been fired. MICHAEL REINSDORF: "No one could question Jim's passion for our team and our o...
NBA campus intel: Suns shine in 8-0 exit, Blazers survive to face Grizzlies
ESPN - 14 Aug 2020 08:37
The Suns made a valiant effort, but the play-in series is the Blazers and Grizzlies for the No. 8 seed in the West.
Griffin willing to change roles to help Pistons
ESPN - 14 Aug 2020 02:39
Blake Griffin is a six-time NBA All-Star, but he said Thursday he's willing to take "a different role" during the 2020-21 season to help the rebuilding Detroit Pistons take the next step forward.