Basketball News
Brad Stevens Denies Leaving Celtics to Fill Hoosiers Head Coach Vacancy
SLAMonline - 17 Mar 2021 14:45
Amid an outpour of support for him to take the recently vacated head coaching position at Indiana University, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has addressed the idea of him leaving the NBA to coach Indiana’s men�...
Rival Executives Believe Heat are Favorites to Land Rockets Veteran P.J. Tucker
SLAMonline - 17 Mar 2021 14:00
The Houston Rockets have been looking to move veteran P.J. Tucker as the trade deadline looms and one franchise appears to have an edge over the others in the race for the 35-year-old forward. According to Sports Illustr...
LaMelo: 'Not really' excited about facing LeBron
ESPN - 17 Mar 2021 08:01
Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball said he doesn't expect to feel any added excitement when he faces LeBron James for the first time Thursday night.
Caris LeVert and Pacers set to face Nets
InsideHoops - 17 Mar 2021 04:55
Caris LeVert showed great promise as a young NBA talent coming up with the Nets. His NBA journey resumes now that he recently made a successful Pacers debut. Via the NY Daily News: Caris LeVert has recovered from his kid...
Thunder Fully Guarantee Lu Dort's Contract Through 2022-23 Season
SLAMonline - 17 Mar 2021 23:49
Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Oklahoma City Thunder have fully guaranteed second-year forward Luguentz Dort's contract through the 202-23 season. Dort, who emerged as a defensive standout last season, has averaged o...
Should You Get Back With Your Ex? In the N.B.A., Maybe.
The New York Times - 17 Mar 2021 23:32
The reunion of Russell Westbrook and Coach Scott Brooks on the Washington Wizards shows the ups and downs of top stars' working with their former coaches.
Why Not Us: Follow the North Carolina Central Men's Basketball Team In This Series On ESPN+
SLAMonline - 17 Mar 2021 23:04
Explore the ESPN+ Black History Always collection created in partnership with The Undefeated for the best in storytelling through the lens of race, sports, and culture. Behind every good team is an even better coach. Loo...
No Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant for Nets tonight against Pacers
InsideHoops - 17 Mar 2021 22:40
The Nets visit the Pacers tonight. To play basketball, not to go hang out or something. But the visiting squad will be doing do without the services of both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Via the New York Post: Brooklyn'...
Sources: Rockets' Wood to return vs. Warriors
ESPN - 17 Mar 2021 21:11
Houston Rockets center Christian Wood is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday night against Golden State, sources tell ESPN.
Shawn Bradley paralyzed after being hit by car while riding bicycle
InsideHoops - 17 Mar 2021 20:24
STATEMENT FROM FORMER NBA PLAYER SHAWN BRADLEY Shawn Bradley released the first public details today of the accident that he suffered on January 20, 2021. Bradley, the 7'6" former NBA player with the Dallas Mavericks, wa...
G League: Rob Murphy named President and GM of Motor City Cruise
InsideHoops - 17 Mar 2021 17:32
The Motor City Cruise announced today that Rob Murphy has been named President and General Manager for the Detroit Pistons NBA G League affiliate. Per the team, “the former collegiate head coach will oversee basketball...
LeBron James Becomes Part-Owner of Boston Red Sox
SLAMonline - 17 Mar 2021 14:30
NBA icon LeBron James, considered to be as much of a businessman as a basketball player over the past few years, has entered the world of Major League Baseball. According to The Boston Globe’s Michael Silverman, James ...
Heat, Thunder Discussing Trade for Trevor Ariza
SLAMonline - 17 Mar 2021 11:58
According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder are discussing a trade that would see the Thunder send Ariza to the Heat. Though the trade parameters haven’t been detailed, O’Co...
VanVleet: Bout with COVID-19 'pretty rough'
ESPN - 17 Mar 2021 06:58
Fred VanVleet, who was among the players returning to practice Tuesday as the Raptors move toward full strength, said he wouldn't wish his COVID-19 experience on anybody.
Zach LaVine scores 40 points in Bulls win over Thunder
InsideHoops - 17 Mar 2021 05:21
Zach LaVine dropped 40 in a Bulls win over the Thunder tonight. Via the Chicago Tribune: While playing professionally in Europe, Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky became used to constantly shuffling in and out of the ...
Celtics coach Brad Stevens says no, he is not seeking the Indiana University coaching job
InsideHoops - 17 Mar 2021 03:34
There was no harm in asking Celtics coach Brad Stevens a question that appears to have a simple answer. Via Boston.com: On Tuesday, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens was asked by Marc Bertrand on 98.5's Zolak and Bertran...
Stevens on IU chatter: 'Grateful' to helm Celtics
ESPN - 17 Mar 2021 02:18
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said he's flattered by being mentioned as a candidate for the Hoosiers' opening but that he's "extremely grateful" to be Boston's coach.