Basketball News
Fed up with losing, uneven Bucks find some swag and grit
ESPN - 2 Feb 2021 07:57
It doesn't take long to realize the Bucks don't like losing, and they did something about it as they try to get their season on course.
Warriors rookie Wiseman out after spraining wrist
ESPN - 2 Feb 2021 02:16
Warrior rookie James Wiseman has a sprained left wrist and will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days, the team announced Monday.
What To Know About The Biggest W.N.B.A. Free-Agency Moves
The New York Times - 2 Feb 2021 01:34
Candace Parker is not the only one leaving Los Angeles, but Diana Taurasi is staying in Phoenix. W.N.B.A. free agency kicked off Monday with a shuffling of stars.
Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic named NBA Players of Month
InsideHoops - 2 Feb 2021 23:48
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) The NBA announced today that Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month and Denver Nuggets center Niko...
Sue Bird to Re-Sign with Seattle Storm
SLAMonline - 2 Feb 2021 23:11
WNBA legend Sue Bird, one of the most highly-respected basketball players in the world, will be re-signing with the reigning champion Seattle Storm once Seattle’s salary cap situation is resolved (per ESPN’s Mechelle...
Thunder guard George Hill out after thumb surgery
InsideHoops - 2 Feb 2021 23:05
Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill underwent surgery today to address a mallet finger injury of his right thumb. In 14 games (all starts) this season, Hill is averaging 11.8 points and 3.1 assists per contest on 50....
Despite Ongoing Trade Rumors, Bradley Beal Wishes to Remain with Wizards
SLAMonline - 2 Feb 2021 21:59
Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal’s name continues to come up in trade rumors, yet it appears as though he hasn’t formally requested a trade like fellow NBA stars James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Beal also has...
Don Nelson Is Eager For Gregg Popovich To Break His Coaching Record
SLAMonline - 2 Feb 2021 21:27
Former Hall of Fame NBA coach, Don Nelson, holds the throne as the most winningest coach in NBA history. Although his coaching tenure is over, Nelson is hopeful that Spurs coach Gregg Popovich will break his record. "I c...
NBA, NBPA Nearing Agreement To Add Skill Events To 2021 All-Star Festivities
SLAMonline - 2 Feb 2021 21:12
With All-Star voting already underway, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association are nearing an agreement to hold both a Slam Dunk Contest and 3-Point Contest in addition to an All-Star Game on March 7, accordi...
Thunder's Hill (thumb) to miss at least 4 weeks
ESPN - 2 Feb 2021 20:53
Thunder guard George Hill, who is averaging 11.8 points and 3.1 assists in 14 starts this season, had a procedure Tuesday on his right thumb and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
U.S. men's hoops to face France first at Olympics
ESPN - 2 Feb 2021 15:39
Team USA's pursuit of Olympic gold in men's basketball will begin against France on July 25. France knocked off the U.S. at the 2019 World Cup, ending Team USA's 58-game win streak.
CP3: 'All the confidence' in Booker to deliver win
ESPN - 2 Feb 2021 08:12
Devin Booker's "big-time shot" with 1.5 seconds remaining delivered the Suns a dramatic win over the slumping Mavericks on Monday night.
Hornets rookie Ball gets 1st career start vs. Heat
ESPN - 2 Feb 2021 02:16
Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball made the first start of his young career Monday night against the Heat.