Basketball News
Goran Dragic: 'It's My Job To Do What Needs To Be Done'
SLAMonline - 17 Sep 2020 06:24
Goran Dragic spent the majority of the 2019-20 regular season coming off of the bench for the Miami Heat. This was a new role for him, after being a starter for the majority of his previous six NBA seasons. Dragic rece...
Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez has role in new Adam Sandler basketball movie
InsideHoops - 17 Sep 2020 22:19
The latest Timberwolves news isn’t the usual. Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune on a fun development: Timberwolves forward Juancho Hernangomez won't be present at the team's voluntary group workouts the next two we...
Raptors and team president Masai Ujiri not talking contract extension yet
InsideHoops - 17 Sep 2020 22:57
The Raptors won the championship last season, had an excellent regular season despite widespread predictions of a drop-off, and fell one win short of a trip to the 2020 Eastern Conference Finals. Here’s the Canadian Pr...
A'ja Wilson Wins W.N.B.A.'s Most Valuable Player Award
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2020 22:56
Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces forward, unexpectedly led her team to the No. 1 seed. Crystal Dangerfield of the Minnesota Lynx was named the league's rookie of the year.
ESPN hires Vince Carter as an NBA and college basketball analyst
InsideHoops - 17 Sep 2020 17:33
ESPN has hired eight-time NBA All Star and Olympic gold medalist Vince Carter to a multi-year contract. The 2000 NBA Slam Dunk contest champion will serve as an NBA and college basketball analyst, appearing on pillar ESP...
Lonzo Ball Has Eyes Set on Most Improved
SLAMonline - 17 Sep 2020 17:37
The former No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has officially signed with Klutch Sports Group, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Prior to this, Lonzo Ball spent time with representation from Creative Artists Agen...
Jeremy Lin: 'I Will Be Waiting For Free Agency and Preparing Myself For the NBA'
SLAMonline - 17 Sep 2020 15:54
Jeremy Lin is prepping himself to make an NBA comeback. Now 32 years old, Lin spent the past season playing for the Beijing Ducks in China. He averaged 22.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists and ultimately earned All-...
Candace Parker Wants You to Know She's Not Done Yet
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2020 00:42
"Legacy is something people talk about when it's all said and done, but legacy is created in the moment, in the present," said Parker, the Los Angeles Sparks star.
Vogel: Lakers will 'return to form' with big men
ESPN - 17 Sep 2020 04:59
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said on Wednesday that he needs to bring JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard back into the fold in the upcoming Western Conference finals against the Nuggets.
Raptors, Ujiri yet to discuss contract extension
ESPN - 17 Sep 2020 23:08
Raptors president Masai Ujiri, despite working on extensions for coach Nick Nurse and GM Bobby Webster, said he has yet to talk to team ownership about his own contract, which has one year remaining.
Monte McNair named Kings' general manager
ESPN - 17 Sep 2020 17:50
Monte McNair on Thursday was hired as the Kings' new general manager, the team announced.
Recently retired Carter joins ESPN as analyst
ESPN - 17 Sep 2020 17:05
Eight-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter has signed a multiyear contract with ESPN to serve as an NBA and college basketball analyst, it was announced Thursday.
Sacramento Kings hire Monte McNair as General Manager
InsideHoops - 17 Sep 2020 16:39
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sacramento Kings (@sacramentokings) on Sep 17, 2020 at 7:00am PDT The Sacramento Kings have hired Monte McNair as General Manager. In this role, McNair will be responsible for...
The Van Gundy Brothers Walk, Talk and Bond in the N.B.A. Bubble
The New York Times - 17 Sep 2020 16:30
"Some days, it's heavy talk about the future of the world," said Jeff Van Gundy, an ESPN commentator. "We talk about everything and solve nothing."
2019-20 All-NBA teams announced
InsideHoops - 17 Sep 2020 01:30
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James have been unanimously selected to the 2019-20 All-NBA First Team. James has set the NBA record with his 16th All-NBA Team selectio...