Basketball News
Kyrie: Court cleansing will continue after Boston
ESPN - 19 Dec 2020 07:15
Kyrie Irving drew attention when he burned sage at TD Garden ahead of his return to Boston on Friday, then said afterward he'll maintain the practice if allowed. "Just cleanse the energy, make sure that we're all balance...
DJ WAGNER IS READY TO CONTINUE THE FAMILY LEGACY
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2020 01:47
A cold drizzle is coming down on a late October afternoon while DJ Wagner and his father, Dajuan, are standing in front of a construction site located on Park Boulevard. There's a plethora of iron beams standing in front...
Utah Jazz officially sold to tech entrepreneur and Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 00:14
The Utah Jazz today announced that tech entrepreneur and Qualtrics founder, Ryan Smith, and his wife Ashley, are the new majority owners of the Utah Jazz and affiliated businesses following a unanimous vote of approval b...
Miami Heat waive BJ Johnson
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 20:48
The Miami Heat have waived guard/forward BJ Johnson. Johnson, who was signed by the HEAT on December 4, appeared in two games with Miami this preseason totaling three points, two assists and a rebound while shooting 1-of...
Wizards center Thomas Bryant fined by NBA
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 20:38
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant has been fined $45,000 for repeatedly making inappropriate contact with a game official, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations....
Pelicans waive Rawle Alkins, Ike Anigbogu, Jarrod Uthoff and Tony Carr
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 20:32
The New Orleans Pelicans have waived guards Rawle Alkins and Tony Carr, forward Jarrod Uthoff and center Ike Anigbogu. NBA preseason ends today, and the regular season begins Tuesday. Teams around the league will be trim...
Timberwolves sign Zylan Cheatham, waive Ade Murkey
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 20:27
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Zylan Cheatham. In a related move, Rosas also announced the team has waived guard Ade Murkey. Cheatham, 6-5, played in four games with the New Orleans Pelicans during the 20...
Heat convert Max Strus' contract to a two-way contract
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 20:17
The Miami Heat have converted the contract of guard/forward Max Strus to a two-way contract. Strus appeared in two preseason games with Miami this season averaging a team-leading 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists...
Timberwolves sign Jordan McLaughlin to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 19:58
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Jordan McLaughlin to a two-way contract. McLaughlin, 24, appeared in 30 games (two starts) with the Timberwolves last season, averaging 7.6 points, 1.6 rebounds and 4.2 assist...
Raptors rookie Malachi Flynn worth keeping an eye on
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 04:39
After a very quick preseason which wraps up tomorrow, it’s obviously too early to have a particularly firm opinion on any NBA rookie right now. But the Raptors have a first-year guard worth watching in Malachi Flynn. V...
Nets add forward Paul Eboua off waivers
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 02:49
The Brooklyn Nets have claimed forward Paul Eboua off waivers. Eboua, listed at 6-foot-8, 214 lbs., had been signed by the Miami Heat on November 25 and was waived on Dec. 16. In the 2019-20 season, Oboua played overseas...
Jazz sign Yogi Ferrell and Malcolm Miller, waive four players
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2020 01:22
The Utah Jazz have signed guard Yogi Ferrell and forward Malcolm Miller. Also, the Jazz waived guard Trevon Bluiett, center Romaro Gill, forward Tre Scott and guard Jake Toolson. Ferrell (6-0, 178, Indiana) has four year...