Basketball News
Draymond Green is learning how to control the fire that drives him ... and the Warriors
ESPN - 24 Feb 2021 11:38
One game after being ejected and taking the blame for costing his team a win, Green responded with a well-rounded performance against the Knicks.
Nets waiving 3 ahead of deadline, sources say
ESPN - 24 Feb 2021 08:11
While Iman Shumpert and Andre Roberson will be waived by the Nets, the team plans to re-sign them -- as well as add Tyler Cook on a 10-day deal -- later this week, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Warriors' Curry, Wiseman make impact in returns
ESPN - 24 Feb 2021 08:11
Days after being a last-minute scratch Saturday due to an illness that left him "disoriented," Warriors star Stephen Curry dropped 37 points in a win over the Knicks on Tuesday that also saw James Wiseman and Kevon Loone...
Knicks' Julius Randle Named to His First All-Star Team
The New York Times - 24 Feb 2021 02:28
Randle is the first Knick to be an All-Star since Kristaps Porzingis in the 2017-18 season. He is averaging a team-leading 23.1 points per game.
Coaches association critical of Wolves' process
ESPN - 24 Feb 2021 22:01
The leadership of the National Basketball Coaches Association spoke out Wednesday about its "concern and level of disappointment" with the way the Minnesota Timberwolves went about their coaching change earlier this week...
Lakers waive Quinn Cook
InsideHoops - 24 Feb 2021 20:58
The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Quinn Cook today. Cook appeared in 16 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 2.1 points in 3.9 minutes per game. A two-time NBA champion, he has played in 181 regular season games...
Mavericks Rumored to Have Interest in Andre Drummond Trade
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2021 20:08
Two-time All-Star Andre Drummond has been held out of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent games while the team looks for a trade partner and a new team is rumored to be interested. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fis...
If Luka Looks Familiar, You Must Have Watched Larry Bird
The New York Times - 24 Feb 2021 19:41
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks is often compared to Bird, the Boston Celtics great. When he's hitting game-winners, as he did on Tuesday, this can seem about right.
NBA Announces 2021 All-Star Game Reserves
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2021 19:32
Following the announcement of the 2021 All-Star Game starters, the NBA has revealed the 14 players -- seven from each conference -- that will comprise the remainder of the 2021 All-Star Game rosters. These 14 reserves wi...
NBA Announces 2021 All-Star Game Starters
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2021 18:55
The NBA has announced the 10 players who will be starting the 2021 NBA All-Star Game -- which airs Mar. 7 on TNT -- following the final voting returns from fans, players and media. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James...
Doncic delivers in clutch, drives Mavs by Celtics
ESPN - 24 Feb 2021 08:11
Luka Doncic joined guard Dan Dickau (2005) as the only players to hit a pair of go-ahead 3s in the final 30 seconds of a game over the past 25 seasons.
Nets waive Iman Shumpert, Andre Roberson and Noah Vonleh
InsideHoops - 24 Feb 2021 05:52
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on guard/forward Andre Roberson, guard Iman Shumpert and forward Noah Vonleh. Roberson was originally signed by Brooklyn on Feb. 16, logging 22 minutes across two games. Shumpert ...