Basketball News
Wolves' Beasley gets 12 games after guilty plea
ESPN - 26 Feb 2021 01:54
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley, who pleaded guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence as a result of an incident last September, has been suspended 12 games by the NBA.
Pacers' Sabonis to replace KD in All-Star Game
ESPN - 26 Feb 2021 23:37
Pacers star Domantas Sabonis will replace the injured Kevin Durant on the 2021 All-Star team, the NBA announced Friday.
Jayson Tatum will start in place of Kevin Durant in 2021 NBA All-Star Game
InsideHoops - 26 Feb 2021 23:27
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will replace injured Nets forward Kevin Durant as a starter in the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. Tatum had previously been named an All-Star reserve. Also today, it was announced that Durant’s in...
Kevin Durant to Miss 2021 All-Star Game, Replaced by Pacers' Domantas Sabonis
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 23:07
For the second time in three seasons, injuries will prevent Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant from playing in the NBA’s annual All-Star Game, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports that Durant will be out through ...
The Hornets deserve respect, says forward Miles Bridges
InsideHoops - 26 Feb 2021 22:50
The Hornets deserve respect, says forward Miles Bridges. Via the Charlotte Observer: "Opponents, they still think we're scrubs. We're just trying to show people that it's a new year," Bridges said Friday, before the Horn...
Atlanta Dream Sold to Investor Group That Includes Former WNBA Star Renee Montgomery
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 22:41
In a highly anticipated move, the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream -- co-owned by former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler -- have been sold to an investor group following the backlash from Loeffler’s comments prior to January’s run...
Nets forward Kevin Durant will remain out through the NBA All-Star break
InsideHoops - 26 Feb 2021 22:34
After a routine follow-up MRI on his left hamstring, it was determined that Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant will require an additional recovery period that will result in him remaining out through the NBA All-Star bre...
Lakers sign center Damian Jones to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 26 Feb 2021 22:05
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Damian Jones to a 10-day contract, Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka announced today. Per the OC Register, “he’s expected shore up the b...
Raptors coach Nick Nurse and his assistants will miss games due to health and safety protocols
InsideHoops - 26 Feb 2021 21:03
Due to health and safety protocols, six members of the Toronto Raptors coaching staff, including head coach Nick Nurse, will not be on the bench beginning with Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. They will continu...
Shut up and dribble? Ibra rips LeBron's activism
ESPN - 26 Feb 2021 20:09
AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized LeBron James for his activism in "politics."
Celtics GM Danny Ainge: 'We've Been Close' to Completing Multiple Trades
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 20:00
February has not been kind to the Boston Celtics, with the team falling to 15-17 after going just 5-9 in this month, leaving the Celtics ninth and out of the current Eastern Conference playoff picture. Not one to accept ...
Adam Silver Apologizes to Raptors President Masai Ujiri for 2019 Comments
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 19:13
Just minutes after the Toronto Raptors won the 2019 NBA Finals, team president Masai Ujiri attempted to join the team’s celebrations on the court. However, before he could even reach the hardwood, Ujiri was stopped and...
Atlanta Dream sold to Larry Gottesdiener, Renee Montgomery and Suzanne Abair
InsideHoops - 26 Feb 2021 19:08
The WNBA and NBA Boards of Governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Dream to Larry Gottesdiener, Chairman of Northland, an industry-leading national real estate firm. The three-member investor group is...
Mike Conley on All-Star Snub: 'I Don't Know What Else to Do'
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 18:08
Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley, a 14-year NBA veteran who was the fourth overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, has been one of the top players at his position for nearly a full decade. However, as productive and well-re...
Despite Celtics' Recent Struggles, Jayson Tatum Backs Brad Stevens
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 17:26
The Boston Celtics have had a tough 2020-21 season. The Celtics are currently 15-17 and the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference. Because of the team’s poor play, some have speculated that Celtics’ head coach Brad St...
Brandon Ingram On Zion Williamson: 'I've Never Played With A Player As Talented As Me...
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 17:20
Zion Williamson was always more than just your typical No. 1 overall draft pick. He is a generational talent who's been one of the most efficient stars in the NBA since his first professional game. His co-star teammate...
Heat, Sixers, Clippers Among Teams Who Could Trade For Kyle Lowry
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2021 17:18
For the past nine seasons, Kyle Lowry has been a key piece in the success of the Toronto Raptors. He’s been named an NBA All-Star for six-straight years before this season and helped the franchise win a championship in...
Thunder recall guard Ty Jerome from G League
InsideHoops - 26 Feb 2021 03:07
The Oklahoma City Thunder has recalled guard Ty Jerome from the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Jerome has appeared in nine games...
Jazz working with NBA on bigotry probe of VP
ESPN - 26 Feb 2021 01:54
The NBA is investigating ex-guard Elijah Millsap's allegation that Jazz VP Dennis Lindsey made bigoted comments during a 2015 exit interview.