NBA Bubble: Giannis and other African players to watch in Orlando
With the NBA set to restart on July 30 in Orlando, after four months of coronavirus-enforced rest, there's plenty for fans of African players to get excited about.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
32-33, 3rd in Southwest
- 1/17W 113-109
- 1/20L 126-116
- 1/22L 119-95
- 1/24W 125-112
- 1/26W 114-109
- 1/28W 104-96
- 1/29W 127-106
- 1/31L 139-111
- 2/3W 96-82
- 2/5W 121-107
- 2/7L 119-107
- 2/9W 106-99
- 2/12W 111-104
- 2/20L 129-125
- 2/21L 117-105
- 2/24L 124-97
- 2/26L 140-112
- 2/28L 104-101
- 2/29W 105-88
- 3/2W 127-88
- 3/4W 118-79
- 3/6L 121-96
- 3/7W 118-101
- 3/10L 120-115
- 7/31h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Potential surprise players for all 22 teams in the NBA restart
Which NBA players are ready to take advantage of the spotlight in the bubble for each franchise?
What's life like inside the NBA bubble? (2:06)
Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins and Richard Jefferson react to the latest around the players arriving in the bubble.
The panel reacts to players arriving in the Orlando bubble showing their living quarters and practice facilities. Plus, can Zion win ROY? Will Brandon Ingram get a max contract? We run back the greatest old man plays, and take the Knicks to summer school grading their strengths and weaknesses.
Here's how NBA players and teams are arriving to the Disney bubble
Get an inside look at NBA players' arrivals, hotel-room setups and practice courts as teams make their way into the Disney bubble.
Morant gifts dad brand-new car (0:31)
New NBA Power Rankings, and key questions for all 22 teams
All 22 teams face big questions ahead of training camp, which begins this week in Orlando, Florida.
Perkins thinks ROY award is 'signed, sealed and delivered' (1:41)
Rachel Nichols, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst react to the latest around the return to play.
The panel react's to Maya Moore's activism helping release an innocent man from jail, the latest numbers from COVID testing in the league, plus sound from Zion, Ja Morant, Anthony Davis and more topics from the NBA.
Bulked-up Griz rookie Morant ready after hiatus
Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, the Rookie of the Year front-runner, feels like he's ready to take off after making physical improvements during the NBA's hiatus.
Are the Grizzlies a safe bet to make the playoffs? (0:55)
Why Stephen A. was glad to see Ja Morant's apology (2:39)
Pelicans or Grizzlies: Who's taking the 8th seed in the West? (2:07)
Morant apologizes for anti-police jersey post
The Grizzlies' Ja Morant apologized for reposting an image of his jersey with an anti-police slogan on the back, clarifying that it "didn't clearly and accurately convey what I wanted to share."
Blazers, Grizzlies or Pelicans: Who's taking the 8th seed? (1:32)
The winners and losers of the new NBA schedule (0:51)
Jalen makes his predictions for the NBA restart (0:40)
2020 NBA schedule: The 12 most important games of the restarted regular season
The schedule for the NBA's restart is set. Here are the must-watch games as teams push for the postseason.
Winslow: Finishing NBA season in Orlando 'tricky'
Grizzlies swingman Justise Winslow, in a conversation with former NBA forward Caron Butler on the league's Twitter feed on Friday, said playing out the rest of the season in Orlando is "tricky," adding "it's almost the opposite of social distancing."
The Hoop Collective: A Hitch In The NBA's Return Plans
With some players openly expressing their concerns with the NBA's return plans, Brian Windhorst, Tim Bontemps and Dave McMenamin talk about the impact of such comments and how they will be received around the league. Plus, the guys discuss players they're excited to watch next month (27:07) and how winning a championship this season would affect LeBron's legacy (35:05).
Morant asks for removal of Murray's Lee statue
Former Murray State star Ja Morant is asking a Kentucky judge to remove a Confederate monument in downtown Murray.
Ja Morant looks ready for the NBA season to resume (0:54)
Morant throws down sweet windmill in return to gym (0:25)
2019-20 Southwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 40 | 24 | .625 | - | W1 |
| Dallas | 40 | 27 | .597 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Memphis | 32 | 33 | .492 | 8.5 | L1 |
| New Orleans | 28 | 36 | .438 | 12 | W2 |
| San Antonio | 27 | 36 | .429 | 12.5 | W1 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game112.613th
Rebounds Per Game46.76th
Assists Per Game27.02nd
Points Allowed113.720th
Injuries
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(2) | Ja Morant | PG | Murray State |
| 1(21) | Brandon Clarke | PF | Gonzaga |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 32 | 33 | .492 |
| 2018-19 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | 60 | .268 |
| 2016-17 | 43 | 39 | .524 |
| 2015-16 | 42 | 40 | .512 |