Basketball News
Obama details call that helped save NBA season
ESPN - 31 Oct 2020 06:55
In an appearance on LeBron James' talk show "The Shop," former president Barack Obama detailed the phone call with Chris Paul and James that helped save the NBA's season in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Blac...
Bradley Beal on 2022 Option: 'I Want To Win, And They Know That'
SLAMonline - 31 Oct 2020 23:15
Although Bradley Beal has repeatedly stated that he wants to remain in Washington, Beal can opt-out of his contract with the Wizards in 2022. While guesting on “The Old Man and the Three” podcast with JJ Redick and T...
Michele Roberts: Players' Response To Dec. 22 Start Has Been Negative
SLAMonline - 31 Oct 2020 03:43
The NBA is targeting a December 22 start date for the 2020-21 NBA season. This is much earlier than expected and would give players much less time than they usually get to recover in the offseason. Michele Roberts spoke ...
Kerr greets voters at Chase Center ballot drop
ESPN - 31 Oct 2020 23:56
Warriors coach Steve Kerr cast his vote, then spent some time Saturday morning greeting others who visited the ballot drop-off location at Chase Center.
Lakers coach Frank Vogel reflects on the NBA bubble championship experience
InsideHoops - 31 Oct 2020 22:18
Nothing has been normal for most of 2020. But in the Disney NBA bubble, basketball was played. The rules were the same. The court was the usual size. A full playoffs were played. And the Lakers won the championship. Here...
Report: 'Substantial Faction' of NBA Players Pushing for January 18 Season Opener
SLAMonline - 31 Oct 2020 19:54
The late-December date that the NBA is targeting for opening night of the 2020-21 season reportedly hasn’t been met with widespread approval from players. According to Yahoo’s Chris Haynes, a “substantial faction�...
Report: Bucks, Pacers Discussed Victor Oladipo Trade
SLAMonline - 31 Oct 2020 18:43
With one year left on two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s contract, the Bucks must convince him to re-sign and commit to the team long-term. Milwaukee might have to make roster moves in order to make a championship pu...
NBA and Players Union extend deadline to terminate CBA
InsideHoops - 31 Oct 2020 02:59
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) announced today that they have agreed to push back to November 6 the date by which either party may notify the other of an intention to terminate the current...
Houston Rockets hire Stephen Silas as new head coach
InsideHoops - 31 Oct 2020 00:58
The Houston Rockets today named Stephen Silas the 14th head coach in franchise history. Silas spent the previous two seasons as an assistant coach on Rick Carlisle's staff in Dallas, helping guide the Mavericks to the hi...