Basketball News
Zion unleashed: Pels star thrives in big minutes
ESPN - 15 Dec 2020 06:17
Zion Williamson played 33 minutes, 13 seconds in the Pelicans preseason opener, the third-most minutes he's ever played in an NBA game.
Energized Wiseman, Green join Warriors practice
ESPN - 15 Dec 2020 02:42
Draymond Green and No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman participated in their first practice of the season Monday, and coach Steve Kerr said the chemistry between the two provided "a perfect snapshot of what we hope to see -...
Grizzlies sign Zhaire Smith and Bennie Boatwright, waive Jahlil Tripp and Marko Guduric
InsideHoops - 15 Dec 2020 23:48
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Zhaire Smith and forward Bennie Boatwright. At the same time, the team waived guards Jahlil Tripp and Marko Guduric. Listed at 6-foot-3, 205 lbs,. Smith over the course of two NBA ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo agrees to Bucks contract extension
InsideHoops - 15 Dec 2020 20:36
The Milwaukee Bucks will be retaining the services of Giannis Antetokounmpo for years to come. On Tuesday, the superstar forward tweeted that he has agreed to sign the Bucks’ contract extension offer. Per multiple repo...
Giannis Antetokounmpo to Sign Five-Year Extension with Bucks
SLAMonline - 15 Dec 2020 20:36
The Milwaukee Bucks can breath a sigh of relief as superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has committed to signing a five-year contract extension that will keep him in town through the 2025-26 season. Antetokounmpo anno...
In G League, Long Island Nets name Bret Brielmaier as head coach
InsideHoops - 15 Dec 2020 20:16
The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, have named Bret Brielmaier as the team's head coach. Brielmaier becomes the fourth head coach in Long Island history after spending the last four sea...
Endeavor Expands N.B.A. Talent Reach With Stake in BDA Sports
The New York Times - 15 Dec 2020 16:01
Bill Duffy, who founded BDA Sports Management more than two decades ago, represents rising basketball stars like the N.B.A.'s Luka Doncic and the W.N.B.A.'s Sabrina Ionescu.
Chris Paul to make Suns debut tonight in preseason
InsideHoops - 15 Dec 2020 00:10
Chris Paul will reportedly make his debut in a Phoenix Suns uniform tonight in preseason. Via Arizona Sports: After not playing in the Phoenix Suns' preseason opener on Saturday against the Jazz, Chris Paul said he's pla...