Basketball News
Raptors bench Siakam for disciplinary reasons
ESPN - 1 Jan 2021 06:55
Pascal Siakam was benched for disciplinary reasons Thursday night, two days after he exited the court before the final buzzer after fouling out against the Sixers.
NBA says COVID compliance on teams to enforce
ESPN - 1 Jan 2021 01:33
The NBA is placing a significant emphasis on team officials to monitor and mete out discipline in cases of COVID-19 protocol violations among players and staff, the league told teams on Thursday in a memo obtained by ESP...
Hawks' Dunn (ankle) out at least 2 more weeks
ESPN - 1 Jan 2021 01:33
Kris Dunn, who has not played this season, will be placed in a walking boot, and his status will be updated by the Hawks after the two weeks.
$85K in fines issued for Hornets-Mavs dustup
ESPN - 1 Jan 2021 21:34
The Mavericks' James Johnson ($40,000) and the Hornets' Cody Martin ($25,000) and Caleb Martin ($20,000) were fined for their roles in a dustup during a game between Charlotte and Dallas.
Sources: Magic's Okeke (knee bruise) out weeks
ESPN - 1 Jan 2021 21:34
Chuma Okeke will miss several weeks with a bone bruise in his left knee, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Magic selected Okeke in the first round of the 2019 draft.
Four Bulls miss win vs. Wiz, expected out Friday
ESPN - 1 Jan 2021 01:33
Lauri Markkanen, Chandler Hutchison, Ryan Arcidiacono and Tomas Satoransky missed Thursday's 133-130 win over Washington due to the league's safety protocol.
Sources: Pacers' Warren to miss significant time
ESPN - 1 Jan 2021 01:33
Pacers forward T.J. Warren, who is averaging 15.5 points in four games this season, will miss extended time, sources told ESPN, after he has surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left foot.
Pistons rookie Killian Hayes off to quiet start
InsideHoops - 1 Jan 2021 00:31
Never judge rookies based on the first few weeks of their NBA career. Or even the first few months, usually. That said, here’s the Detroit Free Press on Pistons lottery pick Killian Hayes: Through four games, Hayes is ...
Heat Check 2020-21: Players Who Have Thrived Out of the Gates
SLAMonline - 1 Jan 2021 00:10
The 2020-21 season is less than two weeks old but nothing beats the first handful of games as indicators of what fans can expect from their squads in a new season. We’ve broken down the early returns from all players t...