Basketball News
An N.B.A. Veteran Turns Wisdom Into Wins, On and Off the Court
The New York Times - 7 Dec 2020 10:00
At 36, Andre Iguodala is on the back end of his N.B.A. career, as an elder statesman with the Miami Heat, but he's hitting his stride in the tech world.
Wall vows to return to All-Star form with Rockets
ESPN - 7 Dec 2020 00:21
John Wall thanked the Wizards for supporting him throughout his decade with the team and vowed to return to All-Star form with the Rockets.
Clippers quiet, focused as 2020-21 work starts
ESPN - 7 Dec 2020 00:21
Patrick Beverley says the sting of the Clippers' 3-1 second-round collapse to the Nuggets still resonates with him and motivates his teammates to regain their fight this season.
Three members of Raptors organization test positive for COVID-19
InsideHoops - 7 Dec 2020 22:12
During the league-mandated testing period prior to NBA training camp, which began a few days ago, three members of the Toronto Raptors organization tested positive for COVID-19. From the Raptors: “All three are, and wi...
Heat star Jimmy Butler sounds ready for the season
InsideHoops - 7 Dec 2020 21:35
Heat small forward Jimmy Butler has a pretty right-to-the-point summary of what went down in the 2020 NBA playoffs. Via the South Florida Sun Sentinel: "We play this game to win. We didn't do that, and that's all that ma...
The Salam School Stars Are Bigger Than Basketball
SLAMonline - 7 Dec 2020 19:31
GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 229 When an all-Muslim high school girls' basketball squad on the southside of Milwaukee suited up for a scrimmage against their alumni, the last thing they expected was four-time WNBA champion Sue...
Report: NBA teams to get $30M to help finances
ESPN - 7 Dec 2020 19:20
In an effort to help teams manage finances and protect against liquidity issues, all 30 NBA teams will get $30 million, according to a report.
Magic's Ross has hairline fracture in left big toe
ESPN - 7 Dec 2020 19:20
After experiencing discomfort, an MRI revealed that the Magic's Terrence Ross has a non-displaced, hairline fracture on his big toe, the team announced.
Raptors announce 3 positive tests in organization
ESPN - 7 Dec 2020 19:20
The Raptors announced the organization has had three people test positive for COVID-19.
Bulls' Temple says he's recovering from virus
ESPN - 7 Dec 2020 00:21
The Bulls' Garrett Temple said Sunday he is recovering from a bout with COVID-19.
Signature package: Giannis gets pens as present
ESPN - 7 Dec 2020 00:21
As he mulls over his decision on whether to sign the supermax extension to stay in Milwaukee for the long term, Giannis Antetokounmpo received pens as a present on his 26th birthday.