Basketball News
T-Wolves Cut Ties With Ryan Saunders--Hire Raptors Assistant, Chris Finch
SLAMonline - 22 Feb 2021 23:19
Last night it was reported by ESPN’s, Adrian Wojnarowski, that the Minnesota Timberwolves, had relived Ryan Saunders of his coaching duties. The move came after the Timberwolves lost to the Knicks 103-99. After the gam...
Nets' unbeaten trip shows they've become a different team
ESPN - 22 Feb 2021 08:51
The Nets are setting aside concerns about their ability to mesh after completing a 5-0 West Coast swing.
Pelicans complete comeback in win over Celtics
ESPN - 22 Feb 2021 04:18
The New Orleans Pelicans, fueled by an inspired defensive effort, rallied past the Boston Celtics on Sunday in a win where Zion Williamson said "everybody was just engaged."
Danny Ainge Elaborates on Boston's Struggles
SLAMonline - 22 Feb 2021 22:51
The Boston Celtics have struggled of late, going 4-6 in their last ten games and sitting at .500 on the season, good for sixth in the Eastern Conference. However, there is a lot of the season left and the talent on this ...
Lakers Could Be Next Landing Spot For DeMarcus Cousins
SLAMonline - 22 Feb 2021 22:46
DeMarcus Cousins has played for several teams in the past few years and might be on the move once again. While he's been solid with the Houston Rockets at this point in the season, the two parties could be splitting up i...
Marcus Smart Looking To Make Return After All-Star Break
SLAMonline - 22 Feb 2021 20:57
Marcus Smart is one of the most important pieces of the Boston Celtics roster. At the end of January, he went down with a calf injury and the Celtics have struggled ever since. Smart hasn't played yet in the month of F...
Rival Execs Say Magic Displaying No Desire to Move Nikola Vucevic
SLAMonline - 22 Feb 2021 20:48
With averages of 24.1 points, 11.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is without a doubt one of the most productive players in the league. That said, as with any other vet...
Bucks Have Their Eye on P.J. Tucker Trade to Bolster Defense
SLAMonline - 22 Feb 2021 20:32
The Milwaukee Bucks are undoubtedly one of the most formidable teams in the NBA, yet struggle with a lack of fit between their personnel and defensive scheme. As a result, Milwaukee has set their sights on Houston Rocket...
Timberwolves hire former Raptors assistant Chris Finch as new head coach
InsideHoops - 22 Feb 2021 19:45
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnesota Timberwolves (@timberwolves) Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas today announced he has named Chris Finch as the Timberwolves Hea...
NBA Award Watch: 2021 Defensive Player of the Year
SLAMonline - 22 Feb 2021 16:26
The 2020-21 NBA season is roughly a third of the way through as we enter February. At this point in the season, there have been quite a few players that have made an enormous impact on the defensive end of the floor. Las...
Timberwolves fire head coach Ryan Saunders
InsideHoops - 22 Feb 2021 06:08
Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas tonight announced the team has relieved Ryan Saunders of his duties as Head Coach, effective immediately. "We would like to thank Ryan for his time ...