Basketball News
Her Killer Sidestep Is Clearing a Path to the W.N.B.A.
The New York Times - 13 Apr 2021 06:01
Arella Guirantes, the star Rutgers guard, hopes to be drafted by her hometown team, the Liberty, this week. But no matter where she ends up, she said she'll be ready.
De'Aaron Fox scores 43, but Kings lose to Pelicans
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2021 09:12
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox lit up the scoreboard Monday, but in a losing effort. Via the Sacramento Bee: De'Aaron Fox scored 43 points against the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time this season, but again he left t...
Nuggets' Murray helped off after knee injury
ESPN - 13 Apr 2021 08:06
The Nuggets are working to get Murray an MRI on his left knee to determine the severity of the injury, a source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Redick finally debuts for Mavs, scores four points
ESPN - 13 Apr 2021 06:42
JJ Redick made his Dallas debut Monday night after being sidelined by a sore right heel since being acquired at the trade deadline.
Stephen Curry passes Wilt Chamberlain to become all-time Warriors points leader
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2021 05:32
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry scored his 17,784 career point in the first quarter of tonight's game against the Denver Nuggets, passing Wilt Chamberlain (17,783) to become the franchise's all-time points lead...
Veteran Forward Joe Johnson Has Workout Scheduled with Bucks
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2021 21:35
Veteran forward Joe Johnson, 39-years-old, is eyeing his return to the NBA and has a workout scheduled with the Milwaukee Bucks later this week (per Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto). Known as “Iso Joe” for his ability t...
Hall of Fame Head Coach, Bobby 'Slick' Leonard, Passes Away at 88
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2021 21:08
In an official press release from the Indiana Pacers, Hall of Fame head coach Slick Leonard has passed away at the age of 88. Pacers owners, Herb Simon, Steve Simon, and the Simon Family, would release a statement follow...
Source: Thomas not in Pels' plans at this time
ESPN - 13 Apr 2021 20:53
After his 10-day contract with the Pelicans has expired, Isaiah Thomas isn't in the team's plans for a second deal, a source told ESPN, as New Orleans has two weeks before it needs to add another player to the roster.
Trail Blazers sign TJ Leaf to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2021 19:20
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free-agent forward TJ Leaf to a two-way contract, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey. Leaf, 23, holds career averages of 3.3 points (49.1% FG, ...
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray suffers major injury: torn ACL
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2021 17:46
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee. Via the Denver Post: When Jamal Murray crashed to the floor with less than a minute remaining in Monday's loss...
Magic sign Donta Hall, release Devin Cannady
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2021 17:29
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Donta Hall to a 10-day contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. In addition, guard Devin Cannady has been released from his 10-day contra...
Nuggets Star Jamal Murray Tears Left ACL, Out Indefinitely
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2021 17:28
Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray has torn his left ACL and will be out indefinitely, per the New York Times’ Marc Stein. Murray, a fifth-year guard who has become one of the league’s most popular players due to...
Stephen Curry Passes Wilt Chamberlain as Warriors Scoring Leader
The New York Times - 13 Apr 2021 16:06
Players must be great to set their franchise's career scoring record. But they also need to hang around.
Lakers' Schroder: Turnover bug 'starts with me'
ESPN - 13 Apr 2021 08:06
Dennis Schroder, who was responsible for a team-high five of the Lakers' season-high 25 turnovers Monday night against the Knicks, said afterward that the problem "starts with me and I take the blame for it."
Kerr: GSW still consulting docs on Wiseman injury
ESPN - 13 Apr 2021 06:42
Warriors center James Wiseman has a meniscus injury and is still being evaluated by multiple medical experts to determine the severity, coach Steve Kerr said Monday.
Thunder sign forward Gabriel Deck
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2021 02:37
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Gabriel Deck to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per multiple reports, Deck’s contract with the Thu...
Kings' Fox fined $20K for criticizing officiating
ESPN - 13 Apr 2021 02:06
Sacramento guard De'Aaron Fox was fined $20,000 on Monday for criticizing the officiating following the Kings' 128-112 loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.