Basketball News
Dayton Flyers Fan Is Ready for Conference Tournament
The New York Times - 2 Mar 2021 07:01
Rosie Miller, 74, who has followed Dayton basketball since the early 1950s, has her wardrobe, Christmas tree and vaccinations ready for the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament.
Nate McMillan named interim head coach of Atlanta Hawks
InsideHoops - 2 Mar 2021 06:12
Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Travis Schlenk announced today that assistant coach Nate McMillan has been named interim head coach of the team. McMillan joined the Hawks coaching staff o...
Spurs latest in NBA to OK limited attendance
ESPN - 2 Mar 2021 03:49
A year after the NBA shut down because of the outbreak of COVID-19, the league will have limited fan attendance at half its arenas. The Spurs were the latest to loosen regulations, announcing their plan Monday to have so...
Jazz success this NBA season has put a target on their backs
InsideHoops - 2 Mar 2021 22:51
Thanks to all the winning they’re doing this season, the Jazz have a target on their backs. Via the Salt Lake Tribune: First came the 11-game winning streak. Then a follow-up nine-game winning streak. The surge to the ...
Sources: Two-way contracts to be more flexible
ESPN - 2 Mar 2021 22:43
The NBA is set to allow players on two-way contracts to play more than 50 games and to be eligible for the playoffs, sources told ESPN.
McMillan: Balked at Hawks job, swayed by Pierce
ESPN - 2 Mar 2021 22:43
Nate McMillan reluctantly agreed to serve as the Atlanta Hawks' interim coach and only accepted the position after conferring with Lloyd Pierce following Pierce's firing on Monday.
Her Game Sports: Empowering Women And Promoting Social Activism Through Hoops
SLAMonline - 2 Mar 2021 21:42
When Desiree Ale learned about the death of Fabel Pineda, a 15-year girl in the Philippines who was killed by two police officers back in July, the news immediately impacted her. Fabel was out with her cousins on the nig...
Bulls could choose to avoid big trades as deadline slowly approaches
InsideHoops - 2 Mar 2021 21:16
Via the Chicago Sun-Times, here’s Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas discussing the team’s roster in regard to the trade deadline that arrives later this month: "But Bi...
LaMelo Ball's Latest Feat Only Accomplished By Luka Doncic, LeBron James
SLAMonline - 2 Mar 2021 15:15
Charlotte Hornets rookie point guard LaMelo Ball has quickly risen up the ranks to become of the league’s most sensational players. Flash and flair meet stats and substance when it comes to the youngest Ball brother, w...
13-Year NBA Veteran Joakim Noah Officially Announces Retirement
SLAMonline - 2 Mar 2021 14:00
Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, 36-year-old center Joakim Noah has officially announced his retirement from the NBA after playing 13 seasons in the Association. Noah, who was waived by the Los Angeles Clippers prior...
Pistons-Raptors postponed, set to be played Wed.
ESPN - 2 Mar 2021 03:49
Toronto's game against Detroit on Tuesday was postponed "due to positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors organization" but will be played Wednesday at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, pending a...
Hawks Fire HC Lloyd Pierce After Uninspiring Start to 2020-21 Season
SLAMonline - 2 Mar 2021 00:28
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi, the Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with coach Lloyd Pierce after two-plus seasons with the team, with the Hawks currently holding a 14-20 record (11th in the East) despite having...
Hawks fire head coach Lloyd Pierce
InsideHoops - 2 Mar 2021 00:16
Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Travis Schlenk announced today that Lloyd Pierce has been relieved of his head coaching duties. "We would like to thank Lloyd for his work and commitment t...