Basketball News
Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey worth keeping an eye on
InsideHoops - 12 Jan 2021 03:45
Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey is worth keeping an eye on. Via the Detroit News: In the final minutes of Friday's surprising win over the Phoenix Suns, the Pistons went with a different look to the lineup. Instead of one of t...
N.B.A. Postpones Two More Games Because of the Virus
The New York Times - 12 Jan 2021 00:48
The N.B.A. has now postponed four games because of the virus, and said it would be meeting with its players' union on Monday to discuss changes to health protocols.
Heat add seven players to health and safety list
ESPN - 12 Jan 2021 00:29
Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic are among the players the Heat placed on the team's out/health and safety protocol list Monday.
Magic vs. Celtics game scheduled for January 13, 2021 has been postponed
InsideHoops - 12 Jan 2021 23:26
The National Basketball Association game scheduled for tomorrow between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics at TD Garden has been postponed in accordance with the league's Health and Safety Protocols. Because of testing...
Patty Mills Founds Inaugural Season Of Indigenous Community Basketball League
SLAMonline - 12 Jan 2021 21:27
San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills has long been an advocate for the empowerment of the indigenous peoples of Australia, where he was born and raised by his father (a Torres Strait Islander) and his half-Aboriginal moth...
Sources: Some NBA players positive for 2nd time
ESPN - 12 Jan 2021 21:18
With the CDC having said it expects people to test positive for coronavirus on multiple occasions, some NBA players have again tested positive for COVID-19, sources told ESPN.
Lakers' Morris, Rockets' Cousins fined for fracas
ESPN - 12 Jan 2021 21:18
Lakers forward Markieff Morris ($35K) and Rockets center DeMarcus Cousins ($10K) were each fined for their roles in an on-court altercation during Sunday's game, NBA executive vice president Kiki VanDeWeghe announced.
Celtics' third straight game off due to COVID
ESPN - 12 Jan 2021 21:18
The Celtics' game against the Magic slated for Wednesday has been postponed.
Admiral Schofield Selected 1st Overall In 2020-21 NBA G League Draft
SLAMonline - 12 Jan 2021 21:12
2019 second-round draft pick Admiral Schofield has found a new home after being selected with the first overall pick in the 2020-21 NBA G League Draft. Schofield will head to the Greensboro Swarm, whose NBA affiliate is ...
NBA To Consider Halting Play For 7-14 Days Due To Number Of COVID-19 Cases
SLAMonline - 12 Jan 2021 20:40
Per KRON4 sports director Jason Dumas, the NBA is considering halting play for 7 to 14 days due to the league’s ever-growing number of positive COVID-19 tests. Dumas adds that though a stoppage is an option, the League...
Cavs sign Yogi Ferrell to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 12 Jan 2021 00:43
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Yogi Ferrell to a 10-day contract. The Cavs were able to make this move after being granted a hardship exception by the NBA in order to acquire Ferrell. Ferrell (6-0, 180) played...