Basketball News
Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. out six weeks with broken finger
InsideHoops - 8 Feb 2021 11:45
Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. will miss time after suffering a fracture in his left fourth metacarpal (finger/hand) during Saturday night's home game against Milwaukee at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Nance is expected...
Hawks' Hunter (knee) out at least 2 more weeks
ESPN - 8 Feb 2021 00:34
Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter will undergo a right knee lateral meniscus arthroscopic debridement procedure on Monday and miss at least the next two weeks.
Knicks Nearing Trade for Derrick Rose
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2021 00:30
Rose, a former All-Star guard with the Detroit Pistons, last played for the Knicks in the 2016-17 season. He has been one of the N.B.A.'s best bench scorers this season at 14.2 points per game.
NBA Award Watch: 2021 Sixth Man of the Year
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2021 23:25
The 2020-21 NBA season is roughly a quarter of the way through as we enter February. At this point in the season, there have been quite a few players that have made a major impact off the bench for their respective teams...
Fantasy NBA Daily Notes: Clippers counting on Lou Williams
ESPN - 8 Feb 2021 23:16
Jim McCormick examines a veteran bench force returning to relevance, then looks at Monday's key matchups.
Fantasy basketball waiver-wire finds: Eric Gordon, Norman Powell among key pickups
ESPN - 8 Feb 2021 23:16
The fantasy basketball waiver wire is never short on players who could help you fill holes in the short term or make for quality long-term investments. Here are the best free agents right now.
Bulls' Markkanen (shoulder) out 2-4 weeks
ESPN - 8 Feb 2021 19:55
Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen is out two to four weeks with a sprained shoulder, becoming the latest Chicago frontcourt player sidelined by an injury.
Thunder forward-center Mike Muscala sustains concussion
InsideHoops - 8 Feb 2021 11:57
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Mike Muscala sustained a concussion during last night's 120-118 victory vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and he has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol. Per the NBA's Concussio...
Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter to undergo knee surgery
InsideHoops - 8 Feb 2021 11:19
Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter, who has missed the last four games due to right knee discomfort caused by wear and tear, will undergo a lateral meniscus arthroscopic debridement procedure (knee surgery) on Monday ...