Basketball News
LeBron James on Black Voter Participation, Misinformation and Trump
The New York Times - 21 Oct 2020 11:30
In an interview, the recently crowned N.B.A. champion addressed his latest political push: combating misinformation among Black communities before Election Day.
Flattened Basketballs as Art
The New York Times - 21 Oct 2020 09:00
The sport is considered an art form, and the artist Tyrrell Winston would agree.
Stan Van Gundy Hired as Coach of the Pelicans
The New York Times - 21 Oct 2020 22:43
Van Gundy, who will take his fourth head coaching job, had most recently been an analyst for TNT and one of the most politically outspoken figures in professional sports through his Twitter account.
Bjorkgren: Pacers will be a fun team to watch
ESPN - 21 Oct 2020 22:17
Less than 24 hours after accepting the job, new Indiana Pacers coach Kevin Bjorkgren went right to work Wednesday.
Pistons have big needs to fill in free agency
InsideHoops - 21 Oct 2020 21:20
The Pistons finished this shortened NBA season with a 20-46 record, which was 13th best in the Eastern conference. The only stars on the roster are former NBA MVP Derrick Rose and power forward Blake Griffin, who had an ...
Pelicans, Stan Van Gundy Agree to Coaching Deal
SLAMonline - 21 Oct 2020 20:02
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a head coaching deal with Stan Van Gundy, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Van Gundy’s last NBA gig came with the Detroit Pistons from 2014 to 2018. Van Gundy will step into t...
Timberwolves High on 2020 NBA Draft Prospect Obi Toppin
SLAMonline - 21 Oct 2020 19:33
Former Dayton Flyers star Obi Toppin may not be the first player to hear his name called in the 2020 NBA Draft but he has the attention of the team that will make that decision in the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to...
Report: Cavs, Andre Drummond Currently Far From Extension
SLAMonline - 21 Oct 2020 18:37
In a last minute deal at the 2020 trade deadline, the Cavaliers acquired Andre Drummond for next to nothing. Now, less than a year later and with just eight games under his belt in Cleveland, there are some decisions to ...
Jamal Murray on Steph: 'You Have Absolutely No Clue What He's Gonna Do'
SLAMonline - 21 Oct 2020 18:15
After only playing in five games during the 2019-20 NBA season, it's easy to forget about Steph Curry. One person who hasn't forgotten his greatness is Jamal Murray, who recently said that Curry is the most difficult pla...
Tyrese Haliburton Goes from His Childhood Bedroom to the NBA Draft
The New York Times - 21 Oct 2020 15:00
Tyrese Haliburton is one of many college stars forced to stay idle ahead of the draft because of the pandemic.
Clippers officially name Tyronn Lue new head coach
InsideHoops - 21 Oct 2020 02:28
The L.A. Clippers have named Tyronn Lue as the team's head coach, it was announced today by Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. Lue will ...