Basketball News
Kevin Durant removed from Raptors vs. Nets game due to COVID-19 contact tracing concerns
InsideHoops - 6 Feb 2021 06:54
It was an unusual situation in Brooklyn tonight, centered around Nets star forward Kevin Durant. Via the Toronto Star: Brooklyn's Kevin Durant was going to play, then wasn't allowed to play, then got clearance to play an...
LaMelo has career-high 34 points in loss to Jazz
ESPN - 6 Feb 2021 07:19
LaMelo Ball scored a career-high 34 points to go along with eight assists in his third career start on Friday night.
Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal struggle in Wizards loss to Heat
InsideHoops - 6 Feb 2021 06:10
Friday in Miami, the Heat defended home court, beating the Wizards in convincing fashion, 122-95. The Wizards starting lineup, including their star-studdled backcourt brought little to the table. Via the Washington Post:...
Rockets' Wood has right ankle sprain, MRI shows
ESPN - 6 Feb 2021 05:16
Rockets center Christian Wood has a right ankle sprain, an MRI on Friday showed, and he will be reevaluated on a weekly basis.
NBA to teams: Avoid Super Bowl watch parties
ESPN - 6 Feb 2021 20:10
The NBA issued guidance Saturday telling players, coaches and other employees that they may not go to a Super Bowl party outside their own home due to virus-related issues.
Giannis backs LeBron: 'Zero excitement' for ASG
ESPN - 6 Feb 2021 07:19
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo said NBA players have "got to all follow" LeBron James, who on Thursday expressed opposition to the league's All-Star Game plans.
Clips' George out vs. Celtics with swelling in foot
ESPN - 6 Feb 2021 05:16
LA Clippers star Paul George will not play in Friday's game against the Boston Celtics because of swelling in a toe in his right foot.