Basketball News
Kevin Durant: Michael Jordan Is a 'God Level' Scorer
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2020 19:23
Feel free to leave Kevin Durant out of all debates about the greatest player or scorer of all-time--discourse that almost always invokes the name of NBA icon Michael Jordan. Such was the case on Thanksgiving, as ESPN’s...
Lakers re-sign Kostas Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 03:22
The Los Angeles Lakers yesterday re-signed Kostas Antetokounmpo to a two-way contract. Antetokounmpo appeared in 38 games (37 starts) for the South Bay Lakers last season, averaging 14.1 points (.623 FG%), 7.8 rebounds, ...
Clippers re-sign Patrick Patterson
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 03:18
The LA Clippers have re-signed free agent Patrick Patterson. Patterson, 31, appeared in 59 games for the Clippers last season, averaging 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds while connecting on 39.0 percent of his three-point att...
Three-team NBA trade sends Trevor Ariza to Thunder, James Johnson to Mavericks
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 01:58
In a three-team trade today, the Dallas Mavericks have acquired forward James Johnson from the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the deal, the Mavericks sent guard Delon Wright to the Detroit Pistons and forward Justin Jackson t...
Kings sign center Hassan Whiteside
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 23:29
The Sacramento Kings have signed free agent center Hassan Whiteside. According to the Sacramento Bee, “the Kings signed Whiteside to a one-year minimum deal, which is worth $2.32 million for a player with eight years o...
Kings sign rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 23:23
The Sacramento Kings have signed rookie guard Tyrese Haliburton to a contract, according to General Manager Monte McNair. "We are thrilled to have drafted Tyrese and excited to welcome him to the Kings family," said McNa...
Spurs sign rookie guard Devin Vassell
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 23:16
The San Antonio Spurs have signed rookie guard Devin Vassell (Vuh-SELL). Vassell, 6-foot-7, 195 lbs., was selected by San Antonio in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft (11th overall), becoming the first Spurs lottery ...
Timberwolves re-sign forward Juancho Hernangomez
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 23:11
The Minnesota Timberwolves have re-signed forward Juancho Hernangómez. Hernangómez appeared in 14 contests for the Timberwolves during the 2019-20 season, averaging 12.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in a career...
Hawks sign former Bulls guard Kris Dunn
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 23:08
The Atlanta Hawks have signed free agent guard Kris Dunn. "Kris is an elite defender and an intense competitor who will bring real value to our group," said Hawks President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Tr...
Kings sign center Chimezie Metu
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 22:59
The Sacramento Kings have signed center Chimezie Metu. The deal is likely non-guaranteed and just for training camp. Metu has two years of NBA experience, both with the San Antonio Spurs. Last season, he averaged 3.2 poi...
Clippers sign rookie center Daniel Oturu
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 22:52
The LA Clippers have signed rookie center Daniel Oturu. Selected 33rd overall in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft, Oturu led the Big Ten with 11.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks to go along with 20.1 points in 33.9 minute...
Knicks sign Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 22:48
The New York Knicks have signed forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. Kidd-Gilchrist’s Knicks contract isn’t on the larger side, to say the least. Per the New York Post, “the one-year deal includes just $50,000 in guaran...
Andre Iguodala Predicts Kevin Durant To Win 2021 MVP
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2020 22:45
Miami Heat wing Andre Iguodala isn’t one to tell people what they want to hear, which begs the question: Is there really a chance that Kevin Durant wins the MVP next season? Making an appearance on TNT’s “The Match...
Cavs sign Lamar Stevens, waive Rayjon Tucker
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 22:41
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Lamar Stevens from Penn State University to a two-way contract. In a separate move, the Cavaliers have waived forward Rayjon Tucker, who was acquired in a trade with the Utah J...
Stephen Curry 'Ready To Roll' Ahead of 2020-21 Season
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2020 20:54
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is one of the current faces of the League, but last season, NBA fans were all but unable to watch him light up defenses with his distinctive deep shooting. A two-time NBA MVP...
NBA outlines COVID protocols in 134-page guide
ESPN - 28 Nov 2020 19:42
The NBA has outlined its safety protocols in regards to managing the COVID-19 pandemic in a 134-page guide given to teams and obtained by ESPN.
Hassan Whiteside, Kings Agree To 1-Year Deal
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2020 18:24
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year deal with former Blazers center Hassan Whiteside, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is for the league minimum, according to NBC Sports’ James Ham. Whiteside, 3...
Nets re-sign guard Tyler Johnson
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 04:59
The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed free agent guard Tyler Johnson. Johnson (6'4", 190) most recently signed with Brooklyn on June 24, appearing in eight seeding games (four starts) for the Nets in the NBA's restart in Orla...
Clippers re-sign Marcus Morris
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 03:16
The LA Clippers have re-signed free agent Marcus Morris Sr. The Clippers acquired Morris, 31, during the 2019-20 season from the New York Knicks. He appeared in 19 games as a Clipper, averaging 10.1 points and 4.1 reboun...
Celtics sign Jayson Tatum to contract extension
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2020 01:34
The Boston Celtics on Wednesday, November 25 signed All-Star forward Jayson Tatum to a contract extension. According to the Boston Globe, “Tatum and the Celtics have agreed to a five-year, $195 million designated rooki...