Utah Jazz G Donovan Mitchell has ankle re-evaluated, to miss at least 1 more...
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell will miss at least one more week after having his sprained right ankle re-evaluated by the Jazz's medical staff Friday, the team announced.Utah said Mitchell "continues to make progress towards a return" and would...
Houston Rockets waive DeMarcus Cousins
The Houston Rockets waived center DeMarcus Cousins on Tuesday.The move came after a mutual decision was made between the team and the big man to part ways, sources confirmed to ESPN.Cousins, whose veterans minimum salary of $2.3 million was...
Swagger and Precious Achiuwa How Nigeria beat the fabled Team USA
Team USA's Kevin Durant found himself on the receiving end of a mighty block by Nigeria's Precious Achiuwa, which sent him crashing into the protective padding around the court. Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesNigeria's became the first African country to beat the...
Julius Erving latest NBA legend to announce he has received COVID-19 vaccine
Julius "Dr. J'' Erving is the latest NBA legend to reveal that he's gotten vaccinated against the coronavirus, doing so Monday.Much like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Gregg Popovich and Bill Russell before him, Erving made the announcement in the form of...
Nice assist – NBA All-Star events to help HBCUs
Mar 2, 2021Eric WoodyardESPN Those behind this weekend's All-Star Game in Atlanta view the event as something bigger than just basketball.To that end, as part of this year's festivities, the NBA will provide more than $3 million in support...
J. Cole’s presence at BAL ‘disrespectful to the game’
AS Sale guard Terrell Stoglin has decried the presence of rapper J. Cole at the Basketball Africa League (BAL), telling ESPN that the musician's time on the court is "disrespectful" to those who worked hard for years to get...
United States survives huge performance from rising French star Victor Wembanyama to win U19...
RIGA, Latvia -- The United States overcame a mammoth performance by 7-foot-2 Victor Wembanyama to beat France 83-81 Sunday and win the FIBA Under-19 World Cup.Wembanyama recorded 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 blocks but fouled out with 2:42...
2021 NBA trade deadline – Latest buzz, news and reports
The 2021 NBA trade deadline is on March 25 and teams will have to decide whether they are buyers or sellers in the next few weeks.Key names to watch include former All-Stars such as Andre Drummond, LaMarcus Aldridge and...
NBA game between Houston Rockets and Indiana Pacers on Saturday is postponed
HOUSTON -- The game between the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night has been postponed because of continued utility shortages in the area from this week's winter storm.It's the second straight home postponement for the Rockets....
Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul ruled out for Game 1 vs. LA Clippers
Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul has been ruled out for Sunday's Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers, the team announced on Saturday.Paul was placed into the league's health and safety protocols on...
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