Basketball News
Bill Russell Among The Few NBA Legends Who Have Received The COVID-19 Vaccination
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2021 01:59
Boston Celtics legend, Bill Russell has joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Spurs coach Gregg Popovich in taking the COVID-19 vaccination, per Yahoo!Sports: Russell, 87, used his platform to urge people to take part in gettin...
Lillard out vs. 76ers as Blazers' injuries pile up
ESPN - 5 Feb 2021 00:20
The injury-plagued Trail Blazers won't have star guard Damian Lillard for Thursday's game against the 76ers because of an abdominal strain.
Kings' Fox: 'Stupid' for NBA to play All-Star Game
ESPN - 5 Feb 2021 00:20
Kings guard De'Aaron Fox said "it's stupid" for the NBA to hold an All-Star Game this season amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nikola Jokic: Carmelo Anthony 'Made a History and Legacy' in Denver
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2021 19:50
While fans in Denver may still look like they ate a batch of lemons whenever Carmelo Anthony’s name is brought up, nobody can discount or objectively understate the impact that Melo had during his tenure with the Nugge...
Knicks Among Teams Interested in Trade for Victor Oladipo
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2021 19:42
The New York Knicks, whether it be because they play in an illustrious market or because they’re a team that always seems to be missing a piece, are often at the center of trade rumors and this season has proven no dif...
LeBron James Doesn't Want an All-Star Game
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2021 14:33
James has "zero energy and zero excitement" about flying to Atlanta in a pandemic for an exhibition game.
LeBron James criticizes 2021 NBA All-Star game plan
InsideHoops - 5 Feb 2021 11:06
The NBA will probably be playing a 2021 NBA All-Star game. Lakers superstar LeBron James did not welcome the reported news. Via the LA Times: On the same day teams learned of an expected agreement between the NBA and its...
Sources: Wood's injured ankle concerns Rockets
ESPN - 5 Feb 2021 07:36
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood will have an MRI on Friday to determine the severity of the right ankle injury he suffered Thursday night, a source told ESPN.
Kevin Durant Thinks James Harden's Defense Is 'Underrated'
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2021 02:05
Looking at the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 season, their defense has been near the bottom of the league. Although it's gotten worse since the blockbuster James Harden trade, Kevin Durant thinks that things could get bet...