Basketball News
It Doesn't Take Genius to Understand Basketball. But It Helps.
The New York Times - 12 Apr 2021 06:01
For his book, "How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius," Nick Greene spoke to the best in ballet, magic and astrophysics for a fresh perspective on the sport.
Nets' Irving will miss Monday's game at Wolves
ESPN - 12 Apr 2021 01:14
The Brooklyn Nets will be without Kyrie Irving and LaMarcus Aldridge on Monday, when they take on the Timberwolves in Minnesota.
Nets-Timberwolves Game May Be Postponed in Protest to Daunte Wright Tragedy
SLAMonline - 12 Apr 2021 22:10
Once again, tragedy has struck in America in the form of unnecessary violence, as Daunte Wright -- a Black man in Minnesota -- became the latest victim of an unnecessary shooting at the hands of a law enforcement officia...
Sixers sign Anthony Tolliver to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 12 Apr 2021 20:18
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Anthony Tolliver to a 10-day contract. Tolliver joins the 76ers after spending last season with Memphis, Sacramento and Portland. He saw action in 55 games (13 starts) between the three...
Some fan attendance will be allowed at Wizards home games starting April 21
InsideHoops - 12 Apr 2021 19:04
The Washington Wizards will welcome fans back to Capital One Arena for the first time this season on Wednesday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. when the team hosts the Golden State Warriors. Due to the very limited tickets to be ...
Pelicans sign James Nunnally, waive Will Magnay
InsideHoops - 12 Apr 2021 18:46
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward James Nunnally to a two-way contract. In a related move, the Pelicans waived two-way player Will Magnay. Nunnally (6-7, 208) most recently played for the February 2021 USA Bas...
Brooklyn Nets Ink Forward Alize Johnson To Multi-Year Deal
SLAMonline - 12 Apr 2021 17:37
The Brooklyn Nets have been hard at work filling out their roster after the blockbuster move to acquire James Harden earlier this season. They've been active on the buyout market as well as signing free agents to small c...
Enes Kanter Makes NBA History With 30-Rebound Performance
SLAMonline - 12 Apr 2021 17:33
Enes Kanter has always been known for his rebounding, but on Saturday night he took things to a whole new level. In a game against the Detroit Pistons, he pulled down 30 rebounds, which is the most in Portland Trail Blaz...
Warriors' James Wiseman Suffers Meniscus Injury, Could End Rookie Season
SLAMonline - 12 Apr 2021 17:21
Injury continues to impact the Golden State Warriors. In a win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, rookie center James Wiseman went down with a right knee injury. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, further e...
Canadian Basketball Hopes a New Floor Will Raise Its Ceiling
The New York Times - 12 Apr 2021 01:00
Canada hasn't made the Olympics in men's basketball in two decades, but its sports officials hope a memento from the Toronto Raptors' championship run will bring good luck.