Basketball News
Butler says Heat's confidence not going anywhere
ESPN - 7 Oct 2020 08:47
Even after the Lakers took a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, the Heat still believe they can turn things around. "... Our confidence ain't going nowhere," said Jimmy Butler. "It's going to stay high."
On what a Chris Paul trade to the Knicks might look like
InsideHoops - 7 Oct 2020 23:35
Should the Knicks be interested in a legendary point guard who is past his prime and at the tail end of his NBA career? Probably not. But if the team does pursue this deal, here’s what it may look like, per the New Yor...
NBA Players Union Eyes Early December for Free Agency Period
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2020 23:23
The NBA and NBPA have officially agreed upon a Nov. 18 date for the 2020 NBA Draft. However, there are still several critical details to work out, including the salary cap, the start of free agency and the logistics and ...
Doc Rivers: 'I Was Ready to Take a Break'
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2020 21:33
Doc Rivers has shown himself to be one of those people that leaves a good job and immediately ends up with another one. After coaching Tracy McGrady’s Orlando Magic at the turn of the millennium, Rivers bounced back fr...
LeBron James Is Mr. October This Year
The New York Times - 7 Oct 2020 21:25
The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has his team on the brink of a championship at an unusual time, in an unusual year. The former Yankees star Reggie Jackson is watching.
Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday wins 2019-20 Teammate of the Year Award
InsideHoops - 7 Oct 2020 20:10
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Orleans Pelicans (@pelicansnba) on Oct 6, 2020 at 11:05am PDT NBA players have selected New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday as the recipient of the 2019-20 Twyman-Stok...
LeBron on Wheaties box with I PROMISE kids
ESPN - 7 Oct 2020 19:56
Lakers star LeBron James will be featured on his first Wheaties box -- along with the students and community from his I PROMISE School.
Will Suns target Fred VanVleet, Jerami Grant in free agency?
InsideHoops - 7 Oct 2020 19:53
The Suns failed to make the playoffs this season, but won all eight of their games in the Disney NBA bubble, have a talented young core, and have every reason to be excited for next year’s prospects. Here’s the Arizo...
Kings Hire Alvin Gentry as Associate Coach
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2020 19:21
The Sacramento Kings have officially announced the hiring of Alvin Gentry as an associate coach on head coach Luke Walton’s staff. The move gives the young Kings another veteran voice as they pursue a long elusive play...
Sacramento Kings hire Alvin Gentry as Associate Head Coach
InsideHoops - 7 Oct 2020 19:05
The Sacramento Kings have hired Alvin Gentry as Associate Head Coach. "I'm excited to add Alvin's valuable experience and leadership to the team," said Walton. "His veteran coaching perspective will be a great addition a...
Alex Caruso: 'Our Third Star Is Whoever Has the Open Shot'
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2020 18:10
For the entirety of the playoffs, LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been spectacular. What the question for the Lakers has always been was who would step up and be the third option offensively? According to Alex Caruso...
Bam Adebayo: 'It's Not Like It's Never Been Done Before'
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2020 17:03
After falling to the Lakers in Game 4 of the 2020 NBA Finals, the Heat once again have their backs against the wall. However, the team is optimistic that they can turn things back around. Bam Adebayo, who was able to pla...
Lakers Beat Heat in Game 4 of the N.B.A. Finals
The New York Times - 7 Oct 2020 13:37
The physical toll of the N.B.A. finals was on display before, during and after Los Angeles's victory
Source: Gentry joining Kings as associate coach
ESPN - 7 Oct 2020 03:05
Alvin Gentry is joining the Sacramento Kings as an associate coach, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.