By Johann Coyoca, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 16 Aug 2014


MIAMI -- With the Ebola virus ravaging throughout West Africa, the US men's national basketball team, which is made up of NBA stars, has canceled its planned trip to Senegal. "I speak for all at USA Basketball when I say we'

NBA -- Spurs begin title defense on Opening Night of 2014-15 season
By Kelly Manalo, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 14 Aug 2014


CHICAGO -- The anticipation of this year's NBA season was heightened by the release of the regular season schedule today. Among the many highlights include Opening Night on October 28, which features a triple-header bannered Read full story

NBA -- Clippers officially sold
By Katrina Barnett, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 14 Aug 2014


Steve Ballmer. CHICAGO -- Los Angeles Clippers fans, players and coaches can all rest a little bit easier now that the team officially has a new owner, ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The $2 billion deal reportedly was Read full story

BUCKS ANNOUNCE 2014 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 11 Aug 2014

The Milwaukee Bucks will play three Wisconsin-based home games during the 2014 preseason, including two at the BMO Harris Bradley Center and one at the Resch Center in Green Bay, the team announced today. Information regarding ticket on-sale dates for Milwaukee?s three home preseason games will be a Read full story

NBA -- Spurs hire female assistant coach
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 06 Aug 2014


Hammon. CHICAGO -- The San Antonio Spurs reached another milestone on Tuesday by hiring WNBA player Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Hammon as the franchise's first ever female assistant coach. The 34-year old Hammon is a 6-time W Read full story

NBA -- Nets center cleared to play
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 06 Aug 2014


Lopez. CHICAGO -- After an injury-plagued 2013-14 season that cost him to miss 65 regular season games and the entire postseason, Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez is ready dive back into action. "I was fully cleared to p Read full story

BUCKS SIGN JERRYD BAYLESS
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 01 Aug 2014

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent guard Jerryd Bayless, General Manager John Hammond announced today. Terms of the contract were not disclosed in accordance with team policy. Bayless, 25, split the 2013-14 season between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics, and averaged 9.3 points, Read full story

NBA -- Scott named Lakers head coach
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Jul 2014


Scott. CHICAGO -- Byron Scott has accepted terms to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. According to ESPN, Scott's deal is for four years and $17 million with the Lakers holding the option for the final yea Read full story

NBA -- Nelson lands with the Mavericks
By Homer D. Sayson, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 28 Jul 2014

CHICAGO -- Jameer Nelson has found a new home with the Dallas Mavericks, who signed the veteran point guard to a two year deal. As reported by ESPN, Nelson will be paid $2.7 million for the 2014-15 season plus another player option for $2.8 million the following season. The 6-foot, 190-po Read full story

NBA -- Cavs, Bulls angling for Love
By Kelly Manalo, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 25 Jul 2014


Love. CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls are looking to get back into the Kevin Love sweepstakes. According to ESPN, the Bulls are willing to trade forwards Taj Gibson, Nikolai Mirotic, and Doug Mcdermott to Minnesota for Kevin Read full story