Basketball News
Zach LaVine to Miss Several Games Due to Health and Safety Protocol
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 01:57
The Chicago Bulls have had a rough start the month of April and things just got a lot worse. Per Adrian Wojnarowski, All-Star guard Zach LaVine is expected to miss “several games” due to the NBA’s health and safety...
Clippers keep DeMarcus Cousins for another 10 days
InsideHoops - 16 Apr 2021 23:06
DeMarcus Cousins’ attempt to put himself back on the basketball map will continue with the Clippers, at least for another 10 days. Via the OC Register: The team tweeted Friday morning it had signed veteran center DeMar...
Lakers Clear Anthony Davis For On-Court Workouts, Return to be Decided
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 23:05
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel shared some much-welcomed news about superstar Anthony Davis before the team took the floor to play the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Anthony Davis was finally cleared for pa...
Wolverines' Isaiah Livers Adds His Name For Upcoming NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 22:51
According to a team spokesman, Michigan Wolverines forward Isaiah Livers has decided to forego the opportunity to have an extra year of eligibility to participate in the NBA Draft. The opportunity was offered by the NCAA...
Wendell Carter Jr. Says he is Grateful for Opportunity in Orlando
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 19:15
Wendell Carter Jr. has had a career revival in his first few weeks with the Orlando Magic, and he couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity. "Being in Orlando, it's an opportunity for me to showcase my game, an opp...
Dwyane Wade joins ownership group of the Utah Jazz
InsideHoops - 16 Apr 2021 19:06
STATEMENT FROM THE UTAH JAZZ The Utah Jazz announced that Dwyane Wade, 13-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA champion, will join its ownership group. The ownership group is the youngest in the NBA and is led by technol...
Magic sign guard Devin Cannady to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 16 Apr 2021 19:01
The Orlando Magic have signed guard Devin Cannady to a two-way contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Cannady (6'2", 183, 5/21/96) has played in three games with Orlando, averaging 4.7...
Chelsea Dungee Was Ready for Her W.N.B.A. (and Yacht?) Moment
The New York Times - 16 Apr 2021 18:22
Dungee, a guard from the University of Arkansas, was drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Wings after a whirlwind few days (that's the yacht) and a lifetime in the gym.
2021 WNBA Draft: Complete Results
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 16:16
Held virtually yet again due to COVID-19, the 2021 WNBA Draft was still as fun as ever--and this year’s draft class is full of standouts. From those who dominated during the season to the ones who flexed on ’em in th...
'Do I Really Belong Here?': Korean Americans in the N.B.A. Wonder
The New York Times - 16 Apr 2021 14:16
A small network of Korean Americans working throughout basketball are helping one another grow professionally and feel understood personally, while hoping to add to their ranks.
Reggie Miller Speaks On Player Recruiting in NBA
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 14:00
In today’s NBA, player mobility is as high as it has ever been, with players leaving teams in free agency and demanding trades to join other superstars elsewhere. This isn’t the case for Steph Curry, who has spent hi...
Joel Embiid on MVP Case: 'I Feel Like I'm Right There'
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 13:00
Prior to his recent knee injury, Joel Embiid was the MVP front-runner and was playing the best basketball of his career. While being away from the court for an extended period of time certainly hurts his odds, he still h...
Clippers' Ty Lue Hints that DeMarcus Cousins Will Remain on Roster
SLAMonline - 16 Apr 2021 02:27
DeMarcus Cousins has had a difficult past few seasons, but things are beginning to turn around for the veteran center. Cousins was signed to a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers last week, and head coach Ty Lu...
Celtics on four-game winning streak
InsideHoops - 16 Apr 2021 00:24
On the court, the Celtics are on a four-game winning streak. Off the court, some phone calls are being made. Via Boston.com: When former Celtics center Kendrick Perkins criticized Celtics star Jayson Tatum for his body l...