Basketball News
Experts' picks for the West play-in and Round 1 of the NBA playoffs
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 14:34
How many sweeps? How many upsets? Who will face the Lakers? Our experts make their picks for the West play-in and every first-round series.
Schroder's return bolsters options for Thunder
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 06:38
Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder rejoined the team and returned to action Friday night following the birth of his second child, providing coach Billy Donovan additional lineup options heading into the pl...
Heat's Jones 'moving better' after scary collision
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 02:23
After Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. needed to be carted off the court after falling violently to the floor in a collision with Pacers center Goga Bitadze in Indiana's 109-92 win Friday, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra express...
Giannis frustrated by Bucks' 3-5 seeding showing
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 23:03
Giannis Antetokounmpo says he was frustrated with the Bucks' performance during the team's seeding play but expects better now that the playoffs are starting for top-seeded Milwaukee.
Best of bubble: Lillard MVP; Williams is top coach
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 23:03
Portland's Damian Lillard has been unanimously selected as the top player of the NBA's seeding games at Walt Disney World, after averaging a league-best 37.6 points in the eight games.
Heat's Jones Jr. sore but better after collision
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 23:03
Heat swingman Derrick Jones Jr. said he's feeling better after having to be taken off the floor on a stretcher during Friday's 109-92 loss to the Pacers.
Pelicans Fire Coach Alvin Gentry
The New York Times - 15 Aug 2020 21:22
After leaving the N.B.A. bubble in Florida with two wins in eight games, New Orleans announced that it would look for a new coach before Zion Williamson's second season.
NBA Names All-Bubble First and Second Teams
SLAMonline - 15 Aug 2020 20:09
The NBA has unveiled its first and second All-Bubble teams with a number of familiar superstar faces and a handful of breakout talents dispersed throughout. Heading the first team is Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Li...
FDA allowing saliva-based test funded by NBA
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 19:02
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency authorization on Saturday allowing public use of a saliva-based test for the coronavirus developed at Yale University and funded by the NBA and the National Baske...
NBA Playoffs 2020: Schedules, news, odds and latest updates
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 14:34
The NBA playoffs start Monday. Here is the information you need, including matchups, schedules and all the latest news.
Sources: Harrell expected to be eligible vs. Mavs
ESPN - 15 Aug 2020 02:23
Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell is expected to clear his seven-game quarantine on Monday and will be eligible to be activated for Game 1 against the Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ohm Youngmisuk.
Vlade Divac Steps Down as Kings GM
SLAMonline - 15 Aug 2020 00:16
Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac has stepped down from his position, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. He’ll be replaced on an interim basis by team advisor and former Detroit Pistons general manager Joe D...