Basketball News
Why Payton Pritchard is the most important player you've never heard of
ESPN - 12 Feb 2021 07:22
Boston's rookie has provided an unexpected boost to the Celtics' offense this season.
Hawks' Young fined $20K for protesting no-call
ESPN - 12 Feb 2021 05:15
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was fined $20,000 for protesting a critical no-call on the final possession of Wednesday night's 118-117 loss to the Mavericks.
Examining possible NBA MVP candidates from the Jazz
InsideHoops - 12 Feb 2021 03:54
Through yesterday’s games, the Jazz have the best record in the NBA. But do they have an NBA MVP candidate? Or two? Via the Salt Lake Tribune: Donovan Mitchell is certainly the Jazz's highest-profile player. He average...
Nets forward Kevin Durant set to return Saturday vs. Warriors
InsideHoops - 12 Feb 2021 22:25
The Nets are getting Kevin Durant back in time for tomorrow’s game against Stephon Curry, Draymond Green and the Warriors. Via the NY Post: The Nets superstar rejoined the team for practice Friday, following a six-day ...
Tyler Herro set to return for Heat Saturday against the Jazz
InsideHoops - 12 Feb 2021 21:22
Miami’s third leading scorer is set to return tomorrow. Via the Sun Sentinel: Tyler Herro is back with the Miami Heat after another pit stop in the NBA's health and safety protocols. Held out of Thursday night's 101-94...
Pistons Grant Derrick Rose's Playoff Race Wish
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2021 19:20
Derrick Rose was recently traded from the Detroit Pistons to the New York Knicks, in a deal that would reunite him with his former coach Tom Thibodeau. In their first season together in 2011, Rose won the NBA Most Valuab...
RJ Barrett Learned From Matchups Against Jimmy Butler
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2021 18:39
During two matchups against the Miami Heat in the same week, RJ Barrett of the New York Knicks had the opportunity to defend Jimmy Butler. As a young player in the league looking to improve on both ends, Barrett played w...
Juan Toscano-Anderson: 'There Were Numerous Times Where I Truly Wanted To Throw In The Towel...
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2021 18:36
After four years of college basketball at Marquette University, Juan Toscano-Anderson didn't even enter the 2015 NBA Draft, although he was eligible. He would go on to play several years internationally in Mexico and Ven...
Zach LaVine And Coby White Are Making History For The Chicago Bulls
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2021 18:32
The Chicago Bulls have acquired a substantial amount of young talent over the past several years through the draft and trades. With that in mind, it's hasn’t yet resulted in a playoff-contending team, as the Bulls have...
Dubs' Wiseman (wrist) out at least another week
ESPN - 12 Feb 2021 05:15
Warriors rookie center James Wiseman (sprained wrist) is out at least another week.
Mavericks transfer Tyler Bey from G League team Long Island Nets to Salt Lake City Stars
InsideHoops - 12 Feb 2021 03:12
The Dallas Mavericks have recalled two-way rookie Tyler Bey from the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League and have transferred Bey to the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League. Bey (6-7, 216) has appeared in four game...
Luguentz Dort a defensive stopper for Thunder
InsideHoops - 12 Feb 2021 02:42
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort is great on defense, not so great on offense. Via the Oklahoman: Luguentz Dort keeps jacking up 3-pointers. And missing. Missing badly, in most cases. Dort has missed 13 straight from deep. Ov...
Half the Team Had the Coronavirus. The Wizards Are Still Recovering.
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2021 01:24
An N.B.A. outbreak in January swept up the Washington Wizards, sending one player scrambling to the pharmacy and another off to a hotel for 11 days of video gaming to protect his pregnant wife.