Suns’ Booker will miss start of camp due to health protocols
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will miss the start of training camp after being placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Suns said Sunday that the two-time All-Star won’t participate in Monday’s media day. The team said it would have no further updates until he’s ready for training camp. The […]
Wizards’ F Rui Hachimura to miss start of training camp
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wizards forward Rui Hachimura will miss the start of training camp for personal reasons. The team said Saturday this is an excused absence and there will be more updates when appropriate. Hachimura averaged 13.8 points over 57 games last season. He averaged 13.5 points as a rookie in 2019-20. The Wizards open […]
Knicks say they’re fully vaccinated and eligible to play
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) — The New York Knicks’ entire roster is vaccinated, making all the players eligible to play in their home games. Because of local coronavirus regulations in New York and San Francisco, the Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors are required to be vaccinated unless exemptions for medical or religious reasons apply. […]
Bacot’s return to UNC could lead Tar Heels to strong season
After electing to return to North Carolina for his junior season, Armando Bacot Jr. is ready to embrace a veteran leadership during the 2021-2022 college basketball season.
Kerwin Walton hoping to build on freshman season success with Tar Heels
Freshman guards Caleb Love and RJ Davis showed flashes of being able to knock down shots from the perimeter, but the most consistent threat from deep for UNC last season was 6-foot-5 freshman guard from Hopkins, Minnesota, Kerwin Walton.
Caleb Love poised for breakout season at UNC
Talented freshman guard Caleb Love was amongst the names that were being tossed around as potentially leaving the historic program; but on March 27th, Love gave Tar Heel nation some peace of mind by announcing that he was returning for his sophomore season at North Carolina.
Bulls’ Williams could miss start of season with ankle injury
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams has a severe left ankle sprain that could cause him to miss the start of the season. The news announced Friday is a blow for a team hoping to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference after some major offseason moves. The Bulls expect Williams to miss […]
Manu Ginobili back with Spurs, hired as a special adviser
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Manu Ginobili is back with the San Antonio Spurs, with the club announcing his hiring Friday as a special adviser to basketball operations. Ginobili spent the entirety of his 16-year NBA career with the Spurs, helping them win four championships. The Argentine was a two-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection and […]
Saniah Tyler chooses Kentucky after undefeated state championship year
Saniah Tyler is one of the top-rated girls basketball prospects in Missouri. Coming off an undefeated state championship season at Incarnate Word, Tyler has officially made her long-awaited college commitment, choosing to play for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Cunningham, Turner lead Mercury to 83-82 win over Liberty
PHOENIX (AP) — Sophie Cunningham hit 6 of 9 3-pointers for a career-high 21 points and Brianna Turner made the winning free throw with less than a second to play, giving the Phoenix Mercury an 83-82 win over the New York Liberty in a first-round WNBA playoff game on Thursday night. The upstart Liberty had […]