Basketball News
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Bucks Past 76ers
The New York Times - 18 Mar 2021 13:57
"I think I've been doing a better job this year of enjoying this moment."
Warriors' Curry exits game with tailbone contusion
ESPN - 18 Mar 2021 05:52
Warriors star guard Stephen Curry suffered a tailbone contusion during Wednesday night's game at Houston and did not return.
Raptors thoughts heading into the NBA trade deadline
InsideHoops - 18 Mar 2021 23:48
As the trade deadline approaches, it needs to be determined who this season’s real Raptors are. Via the Toronto Star: Are the Raptors the team that started 2-8 and is currently in a 1-9 swoon? Or are the Raptors the te...
Warriors' Curry, WNBPA earn J. Robinson honor
ESPN - 18 Mar 2021 18:53
The NAACP is awarding Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and the WNBA players' association with its Jackie Robinson Sports Award for his support of women's causes and the union's work campaigning for social justice...
Warriors center James Wiseman reportedly out for at least the next week
InsideHoops - 18 Mar 2021 18:36
Warriors center James Wiseman will be out for at least one week. Via the Memphis Commercial Appeal: James Wiseman’s return to FedExForum will be delayed until next season after the Golden State Warriors rookie and form...
Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey showing development
InsideHoops - 18 Mar 2021 18:23
Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey is turning some heads, for good reasons. Via the Detroit Free Press: Parts of his 28-point, 12-rebound performance against the Toronto Raptors was routine -- or as routine as something can be fo...
Heat trade Meyers Leonard, draft pick to Thunder for Trevor Ariza
InsideHoops - 18 Mar 2021 16:47
The Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday acquired a 2027 second-round draft pick, forward/center Meyers Leonard and generated a trade exception in a trade with the Miami Heat for forward Trevor Ariza. Leonard, who was recentl...
Dorian Finney-Smith on Luka Doncic's Vision: 'He Sees You Without Even Seeing You'
SLAMonline - 18 Mar 2021 15:00
It goes without saying: Luka Doncic is not your average 22 year old basketball player. Since entering the league in 2018 as the reigning EuroLeague MVP, Doncic has been a superstar on the world stage, allowing the Dallas...
Doc Rivers on Defensive Player of the Year: 'Ben Simmons is a Lock'
SLAMonline - 18 Mar 2021 14:39
Excelling in a revamped offense that’s allowed them to put forth their best seasons to date, Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons have had the Sixers at the top of the Eastern Conference Standings f...
Warriors Will Only Move James Wiseman for 'Perennial All-Star'
SLAMonline - 18 Mar 2021 13:48
As they attempt to overcome the latest injury to one of their All-Star players, the Golden State Warriors are not the league’s golden standard as they were a few years ago. Aside from losing 50 games in the 2019-20 and...
George upset at non-calls: NBA must review tape
ESPN - 18 Mar 2021 09:43
LA Clippers star Paul George said it was "insane" that the team wasn't getting calls Wednesday night against the Mavericks despite how frequently it attacked the rim.
Memo: More benefits to vaccinated NBA players
ESPN - 18 Mar 2021 09:43
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association agreed to changes to the health and safety protocols that offer expanded benefits for those who have been fully vaccinated, according to a memo reviewed by ESPN.
Some nights, nobody can stop Luka Doncic
ESPN - 18 Mar 2021 09:41
Even a Clippers team with notable defenders Paul George and Kawhi Leonard couldn't shut down the Mavs' All-Star.
Rockets Trade P.J. Tucker to Bucks for D.J. Augustin, D.J. Wilson
SLAMonline - 18 Mar 2021 01:46
In what was a highly anticipated parting with the Houston Rockets, veteran forward P.J. Tucker has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a package that includes forward Rodions Kurics and Milwaukee's previously owned 202...