Basketball News
Thunder ink Deck to $14.5M deal, source says
ESPN - 14 Apr 2021 02:29
The Oklahoma City Thunder signed forward Gabriel Deck to a multi-year contract, the team announced on Tuesday.
Tatum still fighting COVID effects: 'Close' to 100%
ESPN - 14 Apr 2021 10:23
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum said he has been using an inhaler before games to combat the after-effects of COVID-19 but that he is feeling better than he did a month ago, with his on-court performance reflecting that.
Injuries Are Raining on the N.B.A.'s Championship Parade
The New York Times - 14 Apr 2021 06:20
Pick a big-name N.B.A. star, and he's probably been injured this season: LeBron, Giannis, LaMelo, A.D., K.D. and, now, Jamal Murray. What's going on?
Green fetes Curry with meal, wine on Lacob's tab
ESPN - 14 Apr 2021 23:14
In the wake of Steph Curry becoming the Warriors' all-time leading scorer, Draymond Green treated his longtime teammate to a celebratory dinner Tuesday night -- one that included a bottle of "very expensive" French wine ...
Cavaliers sign Lamar Stevens to standard NBA contract
InsideHoops - 14 Apr 2021 22:16
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Lamar Stevens to a multi-year contract, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Stevens (6-8, 225), who signed a Two-Way contract wi...
Mavs Owner Mark Cuban Advocates for Change in Play-In Tournament Format
SLAMonline - 14 Apr 2021 22:15
Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, spoke out on the NBA’s upcoming postseason play-in format expressing concerns over the overall structure calling it an "enormous mistake." After his superstar player, Luka Doncic exp...
WNBA Releases 2021 Schedule Upon Historic 25th Season
SLAMonline - 14 Apr 2021 22:05
With the 2021 WNBA Draft slated for tomorrow night, and the season now officially a month away, the league announced it’s 2021 season schedule. The WNBA will also be celebrating it’s 25 year anniversary and after a m...
Chris Paul Passes Maurice Cheeks for 5th on All-Time Steals List
SLAMonline - 14 Apr 2021 21:47
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is starting to make NBA history on a nightly basis as of late in surpassing Hall of Famers in the NBA record books. After passing Hall of Fame forward Scottie Pippen for sixth-place on the N...
Wizards sign Jordan Bell to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 14 Apr 2021 21:15
The Washington Wizards have signed Jordan Bell to a 10-day contract. Bell will begin his second stint of the season with the Wizards after appearing in the three games with the team in January, where he averaged 3.3 poin...
Richaun Holmes Thinks He is 'Deserving of the All-Defensive Team'
SLAMonline - 14 Apr 2021 18:47
Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes believes he’s “deserving” of getting named to an NBA All-Defense team. “Being a member of the All-Defensive Team is definitely something that I'm striving for,” Holmes tol...
Timberwolves-Nets Wear Shirts Pleading for Justice Following Shooting of Daunte Wright
SLAMonline - 14 Apr 2021 18:27
Prior to the Minnesota Timberwolves rescheduled game against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night in Minneapolis, players on both teams wore shirts in response to the shooting of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man who ...
Grizzlies sign Tim Frazier to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 14 Apr 2021 17:41
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Tim Frazier to a 10-day contract. Frazier (6-1, 170) appeared in three games for the Grizzlies earlier this season, totaling four points, four rebounds and seven assists in 33 minu...
Grizzlies' Ja Morant Praises Center Jonas Valanciunas
SLAMonline - 14 Apr 2021 14:00
Jonas Valanciunas is one of the more underrated players in the entire NBA. He's recorded 15-straight double-doubles for the Memphis Grizzlies and has looked like one of the best centers in the league. After Monday nigh...
Schneider will be Warriors' next president, COO
ESPN - 14 Apr 2021 02:29
The Golden State Warriors announced Tuesday that Brandon Schneider will take over for Rick Welts as the team's president and chief operating officer at the end of the season.