Basketball News
The Nets Looked Unstoppable Early. They've Proved to Be Mortal.
The New York Times - 7 Jan 2021 10:00
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have meshed well. But the team has lost a starter to injury, and the bench lineup has often been outplayed. Recent changes are promising.
Bradley Beal scores 60, but Wizards lose to Sixers
InsideHoops - 7 Jan 2021 06:17
Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had himself a game on Wednesday, shooting 25 of 35 and hitting 7 of 10 three-pointers for 60 points, seven rebounds and five assists, but unfortunately it was one that ended in a loss....
Bucks, Pistons take knee on opening possessions
ESPN - 7 Jan 2021 04:02
Players and coaches on the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons took a knee on the first possessions of Wednesday night's game, one day after prosecutors decided not to charge the police officers involved in the August sh...
Suns Set Lofty Goal, Aim To Have No. 1 Defense In NBA
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2021 23:08
The Phoenix Suns quietly made one of the most shrewd moves of the offseason, bringing in 35-year-old point guard Chris Paul to provide a veteran presence and be a heady playmaker for their young group. Now, with a 6-2 re...
Nuggets' Porter still in protocols, return delayed
ESPN - 7 Jan 2021 22:55
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been ruled out of Thursday night's game against the Mavericks, extending his absence since entering the NBA's health and safety protocols last week.
How 'Mars Blackmon' and Michael Jordan Got Connected
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2021 22:19
Writer Pete Croatto‘s new book, From Hang Time to Prime Time, examines the NBA’s rise to the global business that it has become since the 1970s. The following is an excerpt from the book, which is currently available...
NBA Reacts To Riots At U.S. Capitol
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2021 21:45
On Tuesday, the Kenosha District Attorney, Michael Graveley, ruled that the officers involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake would not be charged. Then, on Wednesday night, a mob of pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S....
Kawhi says he's ready for more back-to-backs
ESPN - 7 Jan 2021 09:59
LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard said he is planning to play in more back-to-back sets after competing in his first back-to-back since April 2017.
Malcolm Brogdon steps up for Pacers in win over Rockets
InsideHoops - 7 Jan 2021 05:19
In tonight’s Pacers win over the Rockets, guard Malcolm Brogdon shot 13 of 25 for 35 points, seven assists and three steals. Via the Indianapolis Star: With Victor Oladipo struggling and another big in foul difficulty ...
Celtics-Heat Release Statement Before Game Following Ruling in Kenosha and Protests at U.S. Capitol
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2021 03:22
In response to the ruling by Kenosha District Attorney, Michael Graveley, that the officers involved in the shooting of Jacob Blake will not be charged, as well as the protests at the U.S. Capitol building by Trump suppo...
Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul played a part in resumption of NBA play
InsideHoops - 7 Jan 2021 02:42
Some basketball players work together off the court even if they aren’t teammates on it. Here’s the Toronto Star on Raptors guard Kyle Lowry and Rockets guard Chris Paul: Lowry and Paul, who renewed their on-court ri...
Pistons' Hayes out indefinitely with torn hip labrum
ESPN - 7 Jan 2021 00:33
The Pistons have announced that Killian Hayes is out indefinitely with a torn labrum in his right hip, an injury that halts the guard's rookie season.