Basketball News
New Pacers coach Nate Bjorkgren says team style will be aggressive, disruptive and fun
InsideHoops - 22 Oct 2020 02:09
The new head coach of the Pacers is saying all the right things from a fan entertainment standpoint. Which sounds great to us as well. Here’s the Indianapolis Star: The Indiana Pacers didn’t want to stick with the ol...
In order to be great, you have to win, says new Clippers coach Tyronn Lue
InsideHoops - 22 Oct 2020 01:13
The Clippers have themselves a new coach. The team recently made their hiring of Tyronn Lue official. Here’s the OC Register reporting some of his words today: Seated in the media room Wednesday at the Clippers' practi...
Deni Avdija Emerges as Potential Top 3 Candidate
SLAMonline - 22 Oct 2020 23:05
The Golden State Warriors were blown away by a recent workout with Israeli draft prospect Deni Avdija, Ethan Strauss of The Athletic reports. The versatile forward worked out for the team in Atlanta on Thursday morning. ...
Spencer Dinwiddie Considers Representing Self After Leaving Agent
SLAMonline - 22 Oct 2020 21:31
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie and his representation have parted ways, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 27-year-old is reportedly considering representing himself. This isn’t the first time that Dinw...
Golden State's Very Different Stars Have Unique Approaches to Draft
SLAMonline - 22 Oct 2020 20:53
The 2020 NBA Draft is set to take place on November 18. The Golden State Warriors are slated to select with pick No. 2, which is just their second lottery pick since 2012. They're in a unique spot, as teams that are se...
Bjorkgren: Pacers will be a fun team to watch
ESPN - 22 Oct 2020 20:41
Less than 24 hours after accepting the job, new Indiana Pacers coach Kevin Bjorkgren went right to work Wednesday.
New Orleans Pelicans officially hire Stan Van Gundy as head coach
InsideHoops - 22 Oct 2020 20:30
View this post on Instagram A post shared by New Orleans Pelicans (@pelicansnba) on Oct 22, 2020 at 10:36am PDT The New Orleans Pelicans have named Stan Van Gundy as the team's head coach, it was announced today by Execu...
Louisville Among Potential Game Sites for Raptors in 2020-21
SLAMonline - 22 Oct 2020 19:55
In an ever-growing list of hurdles to clear for the 2020-21 season, a new dilemma has presented itself for the NBA. Due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has banned United States citizens from trave...
19nine Releases Limited-Edition Retro Shorts for Midnight Madness
SLAMonline - 22 Oct 2020 19:43
College basketball is officially back, and our friends at 19nine are celebrating Midnight Madness with a limited-edition drop. At midnight, the college hoops nostalgia brand released 11 pairs of school-specific retro mes...
'TO THE LINE' Documentary Film Explores Basketball's Rise in New Zealand
SLAMonline - 22 Oct 2020 18:27
The reign of six-time champion Chicago Bulls--led by NBA legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen--left an everlasting mark on the world of basketball. So much so, that their influence made its way to New Zealand, spark...
Former NBA All-Star Jameer Nelson Joins Sixers Front Office
SLAMonline - 22 Oct 2020 18:18
The Philadelphia 76ers are hiring Jameer Nelson as a team scout and assistant general manager of the Delaware Blue Coats, NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark reports. The Blue Coats are Philly’s official G League af...
Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson says injury rehab is going well
InsideHoops - 22 Oct 2020 01:45
The Grizzlies went 34-39 this season, and an injury to forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was a factor in the squad just falling short in their playoff push. But in good news as per the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jackson has conf...
Lue: Lack of continuity led to on-court failures
ESPN - 22 Oct 2020 00:24
New LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Wednesday that the team's on-court chemistry issues this past season weren't because the players didn't get along, but instead were a result of a lack of continuity due to injuries a...