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Public angry over COVID-19 test fiasco

While the NBA champion Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets quickly received coronavirus tests, the general public has been left waiting, sparking a backlash over privileged athletes' and celebrities' access to care.
Soure:Reuters: 2020/3/19 17:38:42

Kevin Durant infected with COVID-19

Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/18 18:03:44

NBA superstar Kevin Durant tested positive for COVID-19

NBA superstar Kevin Durant said he tested positive for COVID-19, US media reported on Tuesday.
Soure:Agencies: 2020/3/18 7:03:48

Gobert sorry for not taking virus more seriously

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, says he is feeling better every day but wishes he had taken it more seriously.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/16 19:28:42

The NBA has suspended the season in the wake of COVID19 outbreak: reports

The NBA has suspended the season in the wake of COVID19 outbreak: reports
Soure:Global Times: 2020/3/12 9:54:12

LeBron, Davis off-target as Nets stun Lakers

LeBron James missed a game-tying ­layup with just seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Lakers suffered an upset 104-102 defeat to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/11 17:33:40

Third straight loss for Bucks

Jamal Murray scored 21 points as the Denver Nuggets sent the Milwaukee Bucks tumbling to a third straight defeat with a 109-95 victory on Monday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/10 17:33:40

Davis, LeBron lead Lakers over Clippers

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 58 points as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the first time this season with a 112-104 NBA victory on Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/9 17:03:40

Doncic sets Mavs' triple-double record

Luka Doncic had a record-setting 30-point triple-double as the Dallas Mavericks held off Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans 127-123 in overtime on Wednesday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/5 17:18:40

Sizzling Heat scorch Bucks

Jae Crowder scored 18 points off the bench as the Miami Heat locked down Giannis Antetokounmpo to hand the Milwaukee Bucks a 105-89 defeat on Monday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/3 17:43:40

Vanessa Bryant 'devastated' by allegation deputies shared crash site photos

Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa, is “absolutely devastated” by a report that sheriff's deputies may have shared graphic photos of the site of helicopter crash that killed the NBA legend and eight others, her representatives said Sunday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/3/2 18:13:40

Cavaliers sink 76ers as Embiid hurts shoulder

The Cleveland Cavaliers posted their fourth win in five games with a 108-94 victory on Wednesday over the Philadelphia 76ers, who lost all-star Joel Embiid to injury.
Soure:AFP: 2020/2/27 19:23:40

LeBron outguns Zion as Lakers clip Pelicans

LeBron James outgunned Zion Williamson as the Los Angeles Lakers returned to action just 24 hours after the searing emotion of Kobe Bryant's memorial service.
Soure:AFP: 2020/2/27 11:38:41

Tearful Michael Jordan commemorates 'little brother' Kobe Bryant

A tearful Michael Jordan on Monday remembered his “little brother” Kobe Bryant at a star-filled memorial in Los Angeles for the basketball great and his daughter Gianna, who died with seven others in a helicopter crash last month.
Soure:AFP: 2020/2/25 18:13:40

Curry back to full-contact practice, confirms March 1 return date

Golden State star Stephen Curry took part in his first full-contact practice since breaking his left hand in October on Saturday and is targeting a March 1 NBA return.
Soure:Agencies: 2020/2/23 18:23:41

All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to Kobe

Team LeBron beat Team Giannis by two points at the 69th NBA All-Star Game on Sunday at a packed United Center that fell silent for eight seconds before tip-off as about 21,000 fans joined hands to pay their respects to global sports icon Kobe Bryant.
Soure:Reuters: 2020/2/17 16:58:40

NBA All-Star MVP Award named in honor of Kobe Bryant

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the All-Star Game MVP award will now be called the Kobe Bryant Award as players lined up to pay tribute to the late NBA icon on Saturday.
Soure:AFP: 2020/2/16 18:08:40

Kobe buried with daughter Gianna near family home

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were buried last week near their family home in Newport Beach, California, in a private ceremony, according to death certificates.
Soure:AFP: 2020/2/13 21:33:40