Basketball News
Beal shines with 47, frustrated after Wizards lose
ESPN - 28 Jan 2021 09:52
The Wizards' Bradley Beal scored 47 points in Wednesday's 124-106 loss to the Pelicans. When asked if he's frustrated, Beal replied: "Is the sky blue?"
Sekou Smith, Award-Winning N.B.A. Reporter and Analyst, Dies at 48
The New York Times - 28 Jan 2021 23:47
Mr. Smith, the creator and host of NBA.com's "Hang Time" blog and podcast, covered professional basketball for more than two decades. He died of complications of Covid-19.
Isaiah Thomas Set to Play For Team USA in AmeriCup Qualifier
SLAMonline - 28 Jan 2021 23:02
Former NBA guard, Isaiah Thomas, will play for Team USA in the FIBA AmeriCup tournament that will take place in February, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. It’s been almost a year since fans have had the chance to see t...
Hawks G Dunn out at least another two weeks
ESPN - 28 Jan 2021 22:46
Atlanta Hawks guard Kris Dunn is expected to miss at least another two weeks as he continues his recovery from ankle surgery.
Joel Embiid: Lebron Should've Been Ejected For Foul
SLAMonline - 28 Jan 2021 22:09
76ers’ big man Joel Embiid feels that Lakers’ LeBron James should have been ejected from last night’s game, per ESPN. In a thrilling matchup, the 76ers ended up defeating the Lakers, 107-106. During the third quart...
Bradley Beal scores 47 points in Wizards loss to Pelicans
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2021 19:20
It’s been a rough time lately for Bradley Beal and a Wizards team that is missing a lot of key players. Yesterday’s did-not-play list included Russell Westbrook, among others. The latest struggle saw them lose 124-10...
Spurs' Popovich gets vaccine, urges others to
ESPN - 28 Jan 2021 19:10
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has received the COVID-19 vaccine and is encouraging others to do the same.
Chris Paul scores big, but Suns lose to Thunder
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2021 18:49
Suns point guard Chris Paul had himself a big scoring night against his former Thunder team, scoring 32 points, but it was in a 102-97 losing effort. Via the Arizona Republic: Blowing a 17-point lead, Phoenix succumbed t...
Bradley Beal: 'I'm Mad About Losing'
SLAMonline - 28 Jan 2021 17:47
Bradley Beal’s scoring rampage continued on Wednesday night but the last-place Washington Wizards dropped their third straight contest. After the unsuccessful 47-point showing, Beal expressed displeasure with his situa...
Frustrated CP3: Suns 'not playing well enough'
ESPN - 28 Jan 2021 09:52
Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul said the team is playing only "in spurts" after Wednesday's home loss to the Thunder dropped them to 8-8 on the season.
Wiseman earns raves, has 25 in new bench role
ESPN - 28 Jan 2021 09:52
Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman had a career night one game after being pulled from the starting lineup, scoring 25 points in a 123-111 win over the Timberwolves.
Sabonis gets tough, posts triple-double in win
ESPN - 28 Jan 2021 06:13
Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis fought through a bruised left knee and posted 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in Wednesday night's 116-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Candace Parker, Chicago Sky Agree to Deal
SLAMonline - 28 Jan 2021 03:25
The Chicago Sky have agreed to a deal with two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports. The terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed, nor can any contract become official until Feb. 1. Parker wil...
NBA to adjust existing schedule to avoid logjam
ESPN - 28 Jan 2021 02:32
In addition to playing games that have already been postponed in the second half of the season, the NBA will also attempt to squeeze in more games where possible between now and the league's scheduled midseason break in ...