Basketball News
LeBron James Leads a Generation of Athletes Into Ownership
The New York Times - 22 Mar 2021 06:01
James is now an owner of the Boston Red Sox and recently helped a W.N.B.A. player, Renee Montgomery, with her group's bid to purchase the Atlanta Dream.
LaMelo Ball Is Out Indefinitely With a Wrist Injury
The New York Times - 22 Mar 2021 05:30
Ball, a rookie guard for the Charlotte Hornets, had been considered the leading candidate for the Rookie of the Year Award.
Nets' Irving out next 3 games due to family issue
ESPN - 22 Mar 2021 23:50
Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will miss the next three games while tending to a family matter, the team announced on Monday.
Dibbs is Changing How You Collect Sports Trading Cards
SLAMonline - 22 Mar 2021 21:11
The past, present, and future--a true fan feels all three. We romanticize the heroes of our past, agonize over the wins and losses of today, and get excited for the talent of tomorrow. A casual fan may not understand, bu...
Cavs sign Quinn Cook to another 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 22 Mar 2021 21:05
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed guard Quinn Cook to a second 10-day contract. Cook (6-1, 179) has averaged 5.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in 12.8 minutes through four games with the Cavaliers after signing his first 10-...
'I've Been Growing Constantly': Q&A With Tennessee's Keon Johnson
SLAMonline - 22 Mar 2021 17:46
Chances are high that anyone who has followed college basketball this season has seen a clip of Keon Johnson doing something ridiculously athletic--from electrifying dunks to the acrobatic way he blocks an opponent's sho...
Nate McMillan Guides Hawks to Eight-Game Win Streak as Head Coach
SLAMonline - 22 Mar 2021 16:59
Just a few weeks ago, the Atlanta Hawks parted ways with then head coach Lloyd Pierce. At that time, Atlanta held a 14-20 record (11th in the East) and was trending in the wrong direction while frustration mounted intern...
Keldon Johnson Makes History for the Spurs
SLAMonline - 22 Mar 2021 16:46
Over the weekend, San Antonio Spurs second-year forward Keldon Johnson became the first player in franchise history to have a 20-point, 20-rebound game since Tim Duncan in 2013. Johnson, who finished with 23 points and 2...
Lakers Star LeBron James Out Indefinitely with High-Ankle Sprain
SLAMonline - 22 Mar 2021 15:55
The Los Angeles Lakers have faced quite a bit of adversity this season and the news has only gotten worse since Anthony Davis re-aggravated his previous tendonis in matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Feb. 14. While fa...
Dort stuffs Wall late as Rockets lose 20th straight
ESPN - 22 Mar 2021 00:38
Lu Dort blocked a John Wall layup to protect a one-point lead as the Thunder handed the Rockets their 20th straight loss.