Basketball News
Jayson Tatum scores 40 in Celtics win over Raptors
InsideHoops - 5 Jan 2021 12:21
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has much potential as any young star in the league. Here’s Boston.com on what he did to the Raptors yesterday: The Boston Celtics put together an emphatic win over the Toronto Raptors on Mo...
Curry: Dubs still getting every team's best effort
ESPN - 5 Jan 2021 09:56
The Warriors' roster might look different than the one that went to five straight NBA Finals, but star guard Stephen Curry said he can rest assured that his team still commands the same level of competition from opponent...
Inside the Pacers' wild comeback in the closing seconds against the Pelicans
ESPN - 5 Jan 2021 07:49
Down 6 with 21 seconds to play, Indiana rallied to beat New Orleans. Here's how the Pacers did it.
Paul George: There's a Lot of Chirping and People Just Living in the Past
SLAMonline - 5 Jan 2021 01:52
After getting into a heated exchange with Phoenix Suns’ guard Chris Paul--and later Devin Booker--during Sunday’s game, Clippers’ forward Paul George says that he’s been hearing a lot of “chirping” lately fro...
In search of more offense, Hornets rotation may change
InsideHoops - 5 Jan 2021 23:10
For those of you keeping a very close eye on the Charlotte Hornets player rotation, more offense is needed, and therefore some changes are likely to be made. Via the Charlotte Observer: Charlotte Hornets coach James Borr...
Kevin Durant to Miss Four Games Due to COVID-19 Protocols
SLAMonline - 5 Jan 2021 22:18
Kevin Durant has been spectacular this season alongside Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. After overcoming several injuries in the past few seasons, it looks like Durant is already back to his superstar level of play. However, h...
Dwyane Wade: 'Keep An Eye On' Collin Sexton
SLAMonline - 5 Jan 2021 21:14
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been off to one of the most surprising starts of any team this season, spearheaded by their young backcourt of Collin Sexton and Darius Garland. Garland, an early candidate for Most Improved ...
Rudy Gobert Takes The High Road After Shaquille O'Neal Criticism
SLAMonline - 5 Jan 2021 19:38
Never known to mince words, Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal has been unrelenting in his criticism of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Gobert, a defensive stalwart for one of the NBA’s strongest teams, signed a five...
Stephen Curry Is Playing With A Chip On His Shoulder This Season
SLAMonline - 5 Jan 2021 19:36
“I’m back.” Those are the words that seemed to be displayed in neon green after Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry erupted for a career-high 62 points in a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on S...
Fantasy basketball waiver-wire finds: Elfrid Payton, Darius Bazley among key pickups
ESPN - 5 Jan 2021 06:03
There is never a more important time to work the fantasy basketball waiver wire than early in the season. Here are all the top free agents you'll want to snag before it's too late.
Rookie Immanuel Quickley helps Knicks beat Hawks
InsideHoops - 5 Jan 2021 05:36
Julius Randle put up a monster game tonight as the Knicks beat the Hawks 113-108, finishing with 28 points, 17 rebounds and nine assists on 11/19 shooting. And shooting guard R.J. Barrett put up 26 points, 11 rebounds, f...
Sources: Nets to apply for DPE for Dinwiddie
ESPN - 5 Jan 2021 03:52
The Nets are expected to apply for a disabled player exception to use toward acquiring another player in place of injured guard Spencer Dinwiddie, sources told ESPN.
White fractures toe; Spurs say it's a new injury
ESPN - 5 Jan 2021 03:52
Spurs guard Derrick White is out indefinitely after suffering a nondisplaced fracture of his left second toe, the team announced Monday night.
Grizzlies sign guard Tim Frazier
InsideHoops - 5 Jan 2021 01:49
The Memphis Grizzlies signed guard Tim Frazier today, thanks to the NBA's hardship roster rules regarding player injuries. Frazier (6-1, 170) has appeared in 272 regular season games (81 starts) for six different franchi...
Malik Monk Grows Frustrated Without Playing Time This Season
SLAMonline - 5 Jan 2021 01:38
The No. 11 pick in the 2017 draft might need a fresh start on a new team. After averaging 10.3 points per game last season, Malik Monk has yet to touch the floor for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020-21 NBA season. Now...
Jaylen Brown Says Marcus Smart Is The 'Heart And Soul' Of The Celtics
SLAMonline - 5 Jan 2021 01:13
Marcus Smart has long been praised for the leadership and grit he brings to the Boston Celtics. This season, teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have noticed Smart stepping up big-time as a point guard. With Kemba Wa...