Basketball News
Rockets 'joyous' after snapping 20-game skid
ESPN - 23 Mar 2021 07:53
The Rockets were overjoyed after beating the Raptors on Monday night to end a franchise-record 20-game losing streak.
Steph still sore from tailbone bruise, out vs. 76ers
ESPN - 23 Mar 2021 05:25
Stephen Curry is "still sore" from a tailbone bruise he suffered last Wednesday. The Warriors star is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
Spurs honor women's greats Becky Hammon, Rebecca Lobo and Cheryl Miller by rocking their jerseys
ESPN - 23 Mar 2021 04:43
With the NCAA women's tournament in San Antonio, several Spurs players honored some of women's college basketball's all-time greats.
Knee sprain sidelines Giannis against Pacers
ESPN - 23 Mar 2021 02:56
The Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo against the Pacers on Monday night, after the back-to-back league MVP was ruled out with a left knee sprain.
Nets will be without Kyrie Irving for upcoming road trip
InsideHoops - 23 Mar 2021 01:59
A Nets team playing at full strength continues to be an elusive endeavor. Via the NY Daily News: Kyrie Irving will not accompany the Nets on their three-game road trip and instead will tend to a family matter, the team a...
Hornets guard LaMelo Ball undergoes wrist surgery
InsideHoops - 23 Mar 2021 22:53
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball underwent successful surgery to address a fracture in his right wrist. The surgery was performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City by Dr. Michelle Carlson. Ball's wr...
NBA Icon, Lakers Legend Elgin Baylor Passes Away at 86
SLAMonline - 23 Mar 2021 22:05
It was a sad day in the NBA yesterday as we had to say our goodbyes to Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Fame forward Elgin Baylor, who passed away at the age of 86 due to natural causes. After being drafted with the...
The Smoothest (Basketball) Criminals Are in Indiana
The New York Times - 23 Mar 2021 22:04
Myles Turner and T.J. McConnell of the N.B.A.'s Pacers lead the league in blocks (Turner) and steals (McConnell), a rare feat for teammates and a headache for everyone else.
It's Only Up From Here: Follow Ja Morant's Journey On ESPN+
SLAMonline - 23 Mar 2021 22:00
Follow the journeys of Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett and more as they began their pro careers on NBA Rooks, exclusively on ESPN+. 14 seconds. Grizzlies De'Anthony Melton sets the screen. Ja Morant tosses the roc...
Chris Paul Reaches 10,000 Assists, Now Ranked Sixth All-Time
SLAMonline - 23 Mar 2021 17:51
The Phoenix Suns have been one of the NBA's biggest surprises this season. After last year’s 8-0 run in the bubble, the Suns knew they had the potential to become a playoff team. Looking back, the team’s roster was y...
Clippers trade Mfiondu Kabengele to Kings
InsideHoops - 23 Mar 2021 07:36
The LA Clippers have traded forward/center Mfiondu Kabengele, a conditional future second-round draft pick and cash considerations to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a conditional future second-round draft pick, ann...
Clips free roster spot, send Kabengele to Kings
ESPN - 23 Mar 2021 05:25
By dealing Mfiondu Kabengele to the Kings, the Clippers created an open roster spot ahead of Thursday's trade deadline and the eventual free-agent buyout market, dropping $2.6 million below the hard cap.
Lakers legend Elgin Baylor has passed away at age 86
InsideHoops - 23 Mar 2021 02:30
Former Lakers player and Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor passed away peacefully of natural causes today in Los Angeles at the age of 86. Baylor was surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Krystal. "Elgin was the lov...
Sixers' Paul Reed Collects 2020-21 G League MVP, Rookie of the Year Awards
SLAMonline - 23 Mar 2021 01:23
It’s only been a few months since the Philadelphia 76ers selected forward Paul Reed with the 58th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft but he’s already making a name for himself. A two-way signing by the Sixers, the DePaul pro...