Basketball News
Jayson Tatum Skeptical Of Players Who Overachieved In Bubble
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2021 21:18
He’s not the first player to question the legitimacy of some performances that were being witnessed in the bubble but Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum is the latest. “I ain’t gon’ say no names but there w...
Boston Celtics Without Three Players Due To COVID-19 Protocols
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2021 21:15
Just a few days ago, it was announced that Kevin Durant would miss a handful of games due to contact tracing protocol related to COVID-19. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Boston Celtics will be in a simi...
Curry has Warriors in awe in comeback win
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 10:20
Stephen Curry led his team back from a 22-point second-half deficit Friday night against the Clippers.
Grizzlies pull Valanciunas at half due to protocols
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 05:04
Jonas Valanciunas did not register a positive coronavirus test, a Grizzlies official told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
C's Walker cleared to practice; knee 'pain-free'
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 05:04
Kemba Walker has been cleared to practice, and coach Brad Stevens says the point guard's knee has been pain-free for "over a month."
Utah's Ingles ends iron man streak at 384 games
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 05:04
Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles, who had the NBA's longest active consecutive regular-season games played streak at 384, sat out Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Sixers' Positive Virus Test Challenges N.B.A.'s Health Protocol
The New York Times - 9 Jan 2021 01:07
The Philadelphia 76ers and Nets continued a game even though a player who had been on the bench learned during play that he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Sources: 76ers expect to lose players to tracing
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 00:51
COVID-19 contact tracing is expected to sideline multiple 76ers players, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Philadelphia guard Seth Curry returned a positive coronavirus test Thursday, sources said.
Clippers need improvement, says Kawhi Leonard
InsideHoops - 9 Jan 2021 23:26
The Clippers are 6-4 this season. Not bad. But if they want to look like a championship contender, there’s much more work to do. Via the Los Angeles Times: For the fourth time in 10 games, a Clippers lead of at least 2...
LaMelo Ball outplays brother Lonzo in their first NBA game against each other
InsideHoops - 9 Jan 2021 21:21
It was Ball brother against Ball brother on Friday, as the Hornets beat the Pelicans 118-110. with Lonzo Ball starting for the Pelicans and rookie LaMelo Ball coming off the bench for the Hornets, here’s what went down...
Momentum For Return of Seattle Franchise Builds
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2021 21:03
Last month, NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned that the NBA was looking into potentially adding more NBA teams through expansion to help with the revenue lost due to COVID-19. This week, Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan to...
Sources: 76ers will play Nuggets with 9 available
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 19:14
The 76ers are expected to have nine available players after contact tracing, and will play their game against the Nuggets on Saturday afternoon as scheduled, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kawhi on latest collapse: Clips 'have to change'
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 09:54
The LA Clippers blew a 22-point third-quarter lead in Friday's loss to the Warriors, leading Kawhi Leonard to say the team has to change and get better after their latest collapse.
Lakers without ailing Davis for Bulls matchup
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 05:04
Anthony Davis is sitting out Friday night's Bulls matchup due to a right adductor strain, the Lakers say.
Sources: Nuggets' MPJ (protocol) out indefinitely
ESPN - 9 Jan 2021 00:51
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will remain in the league's health and safety protocol for an indefinite period of time, sources told ESPN.