Basketball News
Sixers reportedly fire coach Brett Brown
InsideHoops - 24 Aug 2020 23:06
The Philadelphia 76ers just finished being swept out of the playoffs, and their first move appears to be a coaching change. According to ESPN reporter Adrian Wojnarowski, the Sixers have fired head coach Brett Brown. Thi...
'On to the next one': Raptors sweep, await Celtics
ESPN - 24 Aug 2020 06:26
Toronto's bench scored a record 100 points Sunday to carry the Raptors to a sweep of the Nets and into their first-ever playoff series with the Celtics.
Doc bemoans Clippers as 'very emotionally weak'
ESPN - 24 Aug 2020 05:55
Doc Rivers wasn't pulling punches after the Clippers' loss to the Mavericks, saying that he was upset with his players' mental toughness and lack of execution, especially on defense.
Sixers Fire Head Coach Brett Brown
SLAMonline - 24 Aug 2020 23:02
The Philadelphia 76ers have fired head coach Brett Brown after a disappointing four-game sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Brown had been at the helm of the Sixers for seven ye...
Dallas Wings Guard Allisha Gray Is a Gamer, in Every Way
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2020 22:27
Gray has been making her mark on the basketball court, in video games and for real. In her fourth W.N.B.A. season, Gray said she was ready to do "whatever helps the team."
The Nets' Bridge Year Is Over. Now, the Real Work Begins.
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2020 22:07
Injuries to key players lowered the Nets' ceiling this season. But the looming returns of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant bring with them higher expectations.
MRI Reveals No Structural Damage in Kristaps Porzingis' Knee
SLAMonline - 24 Aug 2020 21:09
The Dallas Mavericks survived Game 4 without their unicorn big man who was a late scratch with a knee injury. The team has now listed Porzingis as questionable for the Tuesday follow up and expect his availability to be ...
Budenholzer addresses police shooting in Wis.
ESPN - 24 Aug 2020 21:02
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer opened his remarks Monday by offering prayers for a Black man shot by police in Wisconsin.
Michigan's Howard says he's not seeking NBA job
ESPN - 24 Aug 2020 21:02
Juwan Howard said he's not seeking an NBA job, hours after his name was mentioned as a possible candidate for openings in the league.
Post Up: Where Luka Happens
SLAMonline - 24 Aug 2020 09:01
In what will go down as one of the most memorable days of the bubble, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic stole the show. The slate also featured duelling 50-pieces from Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray, and a pair of ser...
Kyle Lowry Injures Arch of Foot, Not Ankle
SLAMonline - 24 Aug 2020 07:58
The Toronto Raptors have revealed that Kyle Lowry has injured the arch of his left foot, not his ankle as was originally speculated when he suffered the setback in the team’s Sunday game against the Brooklyn Nets. Lowr...
Lakers put in extra FT work on Kobe's birthday
ESPN - 24 Aug 2020 05:55
Frank Vogel dedicated Sunday's practice to free throw shooting one day after the Lakers shot just 28-for-43 (65.1%) from the foul line in a Game 3 win over the Blazers.
Mavs' Porzingis held out of Game 4; Doncic starts
ESPN - 24 Aug 2020 01:55
Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic started Game 4 against the LA Clippers despite spraining his left ankle in Friday night's Game 3 loss. Teammate Kristaps Porzingis, however, was a late scratch.