Basketball News
Pelicans' guard Hart suffers torn thumb ligament
ESPN - 3 Apr 2021 05:30
While the New Orleans Pelicans said a timetable for Josh Hart's return will be announced at a later date, a source told ESPN Hart is expected to miss significant time.
N.B.A. Fines Kevin Durant for 'Derogatory' Social Media Spat
The New York Times - 3 Apr 2021 01:12
Michael Rapaport, an actor and podcast host, shared screenshots of a conversation in which Durant used homophobic and misogynistic language.
Lakers plan to allow limited fan attendance at home games starting April 15 vs. Celtics
InsideHoops - 3 Apr 2021 23:36
STATEMENT FROM THE LAKERS We are incredibly excited that the State of California announced guidelines [yesterday] that will allow Lakers fans to return to STAPLES Center. Now that we have the guidance, we will work w...
Grant Hill will be next managing director of USA Basketball Men's National Team
InsideHoops - 3 Apr 2021 22:33
Olympic gold medalist and 19-year NBA standout Grant Hill has been approved by the USA Basketball Board of Directors as the next managing director of the USA Men's National Team. Hill will succeed current managing direct...
Gordon Hayward injured, out at least four weeks
InsideHoops - 3 Apr 2021 20:37
Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has suffered a right foot sprain, the team announced today. The injury was sustained during the second quarter of last night's win over the Indiana Pacers. The initial diagnosis w...
Pelicans sign Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 3 Apr 2021 20:17
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract. Thomas, 5-9, 185, holds career averages of 18.1 points, 5.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game in 525 career regular season games (361 starts)...
Men's Final Four Preview: Baylor-Houston, Gonzaga-UCLA
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2021 20:00
Through all of the upsets and broken brackets, the NCAA tournament has come down to four: Baylor (26-2), Houston (28-3), UCLA (22-9), and Gonzaga (30-0). We're only moments away from seeing who will have a shot at bringi...
Kings waive DaQuan Jeffries
InsideHoops - 3 Apr 2021 19:20
The Sacramento Kings have waived guard/forward DaQuan Jeffries, per General Manager Monte McNair. Jeffries appeared in 31 career games (two starts) over two seasons (2019-21) with the Kings. The Kings are 22-27 this seas...
Isaiah Thomas Plans to Sign 10-Day Contract with Pelicans
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2021 18:00
The time has come for fans to see veteran guard Isaiah Thomas return to the court, as Thomas plans to sign a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. It was just back in October ...