Category: NBA Headlines
Chris Bosh scored 21 points in his return after being forced to the sideline last February because of blood clots and pneumonia, and the Heat took control with a 26-6 run fueled mostly by reserves in the second quarter and held on late to beat the Charlotte Hornets 104-94 in the season opener for both […]
Three days after losing their leader to cancer, the Minnesota Timberwolves made sure everyone knows Flip Saunders is still with them. The Timberwolves unveiled a new shooting shirt for pregame warm-ups before their season-opening 112-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. The gray shirts have “WE” written in big, block letters, with […]
Kristaps Porzingis made his NBA debut in Milwaukee on Wednesday, more than 4,000 miles from his native country of Latvia. The rookie gave Knicks fans all over reason to hope with a 16-point, five-rebound debut in New York’s 25-point win. “You couldn’t ask for more than that,” Carmelo Anthony said. Source: Ian Begley of ESPN
Martell Webster revealed that he has a partially torn labrum in his right hip on Wednesday, hours before the Washington Wizards’ season opener against the Orlando Magic. Webster, who missed the entire preseason because of the injury, returned to practice Tuesday and participated without pain until the end, when discomfort surfaced after he took his final shot […]
As the Hornets met Miami to start the season on Wednesday, Clifford promises to be one of the intriguing coaching figures to study in the NBA this season, largely because of the way that he has so impressed front-office executives in the league. Some top executives are watching his contract status closely, they’ve told Yahoo […]
Former Lakers guard Michael Frazier has signed with the NBA Development League – expecting to be an affiliate player with the D-Fenders. Source: Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times on Twitter
(Mavs’ coach Rick) Carlisle on (Chandler) Parsons: “You want a timetable? You’re not getting one. He’s been practicing live for the last week or so and progressing well.” Source: Dwain Price of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Twitter
He (Steve Kerr) said there’s also “a decent chance” he’ll go with the team to Houston and New Orleans later this week… and that–as he gradually feels better and starts to exercise–he’s sure he’ll be back coaching at some point this season.Does he think maybe at least by Jan. 1? Before then? Kerr said he […]
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is expected to be in the starting lineup Wednesday when his team opens its regular season against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. The game will kick off Bryant’s NBA-record 20th season in purple and gold. At tipoff, Bryant will set a league record for most seasons played with […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced that the team will wear a commemorative patch on their jersey during the 2015-16 season in honor of recently passed President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Flip Saunders. Source: NBA.com/Timberwolves
