Basketball News
Kerr mulls new rotations to 'save' struggling Dubs
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 07:39
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said it's "time to try something different" with the team's rotations after Golden State fell to 0-5 on the road with Thursday's 130-129 loss to the Magic.
Kyrie suspended: 'Unfit to be associated with Nets'
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 05:00
The Nets are suspending Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to "unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs."
Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving Indefinitely After Antisemitic Movie Post
The New York Times - 4 Nov 2022 02:16
Irving posted a link to an antisemitic movie last week but has declined to apologize. His suspension will last at least five games.
Thunder, Clips fined $25K for violating injury rule
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 00:35
The NBA issued $25,000 fines to the Clippers and Thunder on Thursday for violations of the league's policies regarding injury reporting.
Bridges agrees to deal in domestic violence case
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 00:35
Restricted free agent Miles Bridges pleaded no contest to a felony domestic violence charge Thursday and will face three years of probation and no jail time as part of a deal with prosecutors.
Al Horford Wants Celtics to 'Focus On Our Group' So They Can 'Move Forward'
SLAMonline - 4 Nov 2022 23:50
The Boston Celtics have made headlines the past few days due to suspended Coach, Ime Udoka, becoming a top candidate for Brooklyn’s head coach vacancy after they fired Steve Nash. Each team has lost the games they’ve...
Tom Thibodeau: Quentin Grimes is Playing a 'Situational' Role
SLAMonline - 4 Nov 2022 22:39
The New York Knicks are exploring their whole depth chart to aid their 3-4 start to the new season. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s backcourt consists of play from Jalen Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Derrick Rose, and their 2021 f...
Inside the high-wire decision to suspend Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 22:15
Amid calls for punishment and deafening silence from the biggest stakeholders in basketball, ESPN reveals the conversations, negotiations and inner-workings of one of the highest-profile suspensions in history.
Fantasy basketball: Is Karl-Anthony Towns still a first round pick?
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 22:13
How has playing alongside Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert changes Karl-Anthony Towns' playing style?
Jamal Murray 'Blacked Out' During Explosive Second-Half Surge
SLAMonline - 4 Nov 2022 20:10
Last night, the Denver Nuggets were in a real nail bitter throughout almost a full four quarters of action versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. For every bucket the Nuggets got, it seemed that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co...
Steve Kerr: Warriors 'Have to Save' Themselves Amidst Four-Game Losing Streak
SLAMonline - 4 Nov 2022 19:10
If anyone were to tell you that the Golden State Warriors were to start the 2022-23 season with a 3-6 record with five of their losses coming on the road, you probably would laugh. Well, with a loss to the Orlando Magic ...
KD: Kyrie situation 'sucks'; GM: Apology 1st step
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 19:04
Kevin Durant wants the Nets to "move past" the Kyrie Irving controversy, while GM Sean Marks said Irving's apology was "a step in the right direction."
Jazz off to much better than expected start this season
InsideHoops - 4 Nov 2022 18:33
Via the Salt Lake Tribune: When the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, and Royce O'Neale this offseason for a collection of mostly young players and a haul of future draft picks, it was pre...
On the Warriors rotation
InsideHoops - 4 Nov 2022 18:26
Via the Bay Area News Group: An explanation for the defending champions' disappointing start lies somewhere between the starters and the young bench. The starters' early turnover and foul sloppiness can be attributed to ...
Warriors off to a rough start this season
InsideHoops - 4 Nov 2022 18:17
Via the San Jose Mercury News: The Warriors have treated the beginning of the regular season as if the end result is guaranteed. It isn't. The Warriors are 3-6, and winless on the road. It's too early to change expectati...
Timberwolves set to face the 7-0 Bucks tonight
InsideHoops - 4 Nov 2022 17:44
The 4-4 Timberwolves face the 7-0 Bucks tonight. Via the Minneapolis Star Tribune: With two days off between their games against Phoenix and Milwaukee, the Timberwolves were able to get in a practice Thursday, and coach ...
Desmond Bane scoring big for Grizzlies so far this season
InsideHoops - 4 Nov 2022 17:31
Desmond Bane is putting up 24.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game for the Grizzlies this season. Here’s the Memphis Commercial Appeal: The barrage started with one of those 3-pointers only the best shooters...
Kyrie Irving Says He's 'Deeply Sorry' For Posting Controversial Documentary
SLAMonline - 4 Nov 2022 17:16
Kyrie Irving has officially apologized for posting a controversial documentary that contained anti-Semitic tropes. The apology came shortly after the Nets suspended him for five games and stated that he "is currently unf...
Harden's health, Embiid's impact and the biggest questions facing the 76ers
ESPN - 4 Nov 2022 15:03
Will Tyrese Maxey put up elite numbers in James Harden's absence? Will their defense step up? Here's what lies ahead for the uneven Sixers.
Brooklyn Suspends Kyrie Irving For Five Games
SLAMonline - 4 Nov 2022 02:45
According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving. The Nets released a public statement just moments later detailing why they suspended the seven-time All-Star. Commissioner Adam Silve...
Nets suspend Kyrie Irving
InsideHoops - 4 Nov 2022 01:48
STATEMENT FROM THE BROOKLYN NETS "Over the last several days, we have made repeated attempts to work with Kyrie Irving to help him understand the harm and danger of his words and actions, which began with him publicizing...
NBA Fines Clippers and Thunder $25K For Violating League Policies
SLAMonline - 4 Nov 2022 01:28
The Los Angeles Clippers have been fined $25K for violating the League’s injury reporting policy. They listed Moussa Diabate and Brandon Boston Jr. as unavailable before their loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday...