Basketball News
Lakers Sign Ben McLemore for Remainder of 2020-21 Season
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2021 11:24
According to The Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Lakers have signed eight-year NBA veteran Ben McLemore to a contract for the remainder of the season. Per Charania, the deal was relayed by McLemore...
Malik Beasley Set To Miss Four-To-Six Weeks With Hamstring Injury
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2021 02:30
The Minnesota Timberwolves have had some of the worst injury luck in the NBA this season, leading to the worst record in the league at 13-38. While they recently got D'Angelo Russell back from a 26-game absence following...
Pelicans guard Josh Hart out after thumb surgery
InsideHoops - 7 Apr 2021 01:10
New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart underwent surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb. The surgery was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Hart will be re-examined ...
Pistons sign forward Tyler Cook to multi-year contract
InsideHoops - 7 Apr 2021 21:23
The Detroit Pistons have signed forward Tyler Cook to a multi-year contract. Per the Detroit Free Press, “his stint with the Pistons will now last until the end of the season, at least, as the franchise signed him to a...
Kings sign center Damian Jones to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 7 Apr 2021 19:06
The Sacramento Kings have signed center Damian Jones to a 10-day contract, according to Kings General Manager Monte McNair. During the 2020-21 season, Jones most recently appeared in eight games (six starts) with the Los...
Gary Trent Jr. Shines Bright Early In Time With Toronto Raptors
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2021 15:59
Gary Trent Jr. was recently traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Toronto Raptors in his third NBA season with a fresh start ahead of him. Since being traded to the Raptors, Trent Jr. has been key in their suc...
Jimmy Butler On NBA Finals: 'We're Gonna Get It Done This Time'
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2021 15:55
The Miami Heat were the hottest team in the Eastern Conference throughout the playoffs last season, making their way to the NBA Finals. Falling short, the Los Angeles Lakers took care of Miami and went home with the hard...
What's Wrong With the Los Angeles Lakers
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2021 14:00
Repeating as N.B.A. champion is difficult -- but the Lakers didn't expect it to be this hard.
A Brooklyn Artist Wants Sports Fans to Wear Their Names
The New York Times - 7 Apr 2021 13:00
A Brooklyn artist uses sports iconography to commemorate Trayvon Martin, George Floyd and other Black victims of violence.
Hawks connect on a 3-point record to quiet Pels
ESPN - 7 Apr 2021 08:22
Atlanta hoisted 11 3-point attempts in the third quarter and hit every one, setting a record for most treys in a quarter without a miss during its home win Tuesday night against New Orleans.
Gasol: 'Fully committed' when Drummond's back
ESPN - 7 Apr 2021 08:22
Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol said he'll be ready for any role when Andre Drummond returns as the team's starter.
Heat will reportedly add center Dewayne Dedmon
InsideHoops - 7 Apr 2021 00:57
The Heat will reportedly soon add to their frontcourt depth. Via the Miami Herald: The Heat plans to sign veteran center Dewayne Dedmon, giving Miami insurance behind Bam Adebayo, according to two sources briefed on the ...
Agent: Lakers complete roster with G McLemore
ESPN - 7 Apr 2021 00:17
Ben McLemore, an eight-year veteran who was released by the Houston Rockets over the weekend, will fill the final open roster spot with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent told ESPN on Tuesday.
Harden out at least 10 days; KD likely vs. Pels
ESPN - 7 Apr 2021 00:17
Nets guard James Harden, on of the frontrunners for league MVP, will miss at least 10 days with a hamstring strain, while teammate Kevin Durant is probable to return Wednesday.