Basketball News
Trae Young To Get Back On Court Soon Following Ankle Injury
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 13:00
Trae Young has been instrumental in the success of the Atlanta Hawks this season, leading them to a winning record for the first time since the 2016-17 season. Furthermore, he's helped the Hawks emerge as one of the top ...
Porzingis exits game vs. Lakers with ankle sprain
ESPN - 23 Apr 2021 07:06
Kristaps Porzingis rolled his left ankle while pursuing a loose ball late in the third quarter of Thursday's win over the Lakers.
Magic sign forward Robert Franks to second 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 23 Apr 2021 04:44
The Orlando Magic have signed forward Robert Franks to a second 10-day contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Franks (6'7", 255, 12/18/96) originally signed a 10-day contract with Orla...
Wizards rookie Deni Avdija injured, out for remainder of season
InsideHoops - 23 Apr 2021 03:17
Wizards forward Deni Avdija has been diagnosed with a right fibular hairline fracture following MRI testing conducted earlier today. There will be no surgery required and the team thinks he’ll be able to make a full re...
Stephen Curry on Historic Scoring Streak: 'Now You Got to Start Another One'
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 22:43
The NBA’s hottest storyline finally came to an end this week as Stephen Curry’s 11-game streak of scoring 30 or more points was snapped in a 118-114 loss to Washington on Wednesday night. After peaking at averages of...
Raptors forward Chris Boucher out with knee sprain
InsideHoops - 23 Apr 2021 22:36
Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher has sustained a sprained MCL in his left knee. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's victory over Brooklyn. Boucher will be out until the team departs for an upcom...
Stephen Curry Opens Up About His Success in the NBA
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 22:31
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry isn’t like most NBA superstars. Where players like LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant have used their elite size, strength and athleticism to rise to the top, the sam...
Nets sign guard Mike James to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 23 Apr 2021 22:27
The Brooklyn Nets have signed free agent guard Mike James to a 10-day contract. James (6'1", 195) joins the Nets after playing nine professional seasons (2012-21) overseas in Croatia, Israel, Italy, Greece, Spain and Rus...
Cavs Forward Taurean Prince Undergoes Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 22:17
In what’s been a roller coaster season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thursday’s news procured yet another sharp decline, as The Athletic’s Kelsey Russo reports that veteran forward Taurean Prince is expected to be o...
Former Kentucky Guard Terrence Clarke Passes Away After Car Crash
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 17:43
Former University of Kentucky guard Terrence Clarke, a Boston native who was popular throughout NCAA and NBA circles, was involved in a car accident in the Winnetka/Chatsworth area of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angel...
Knicks Sign Center Norvel Pelle to Multiyear Contract
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 17:02
The New York Knicks have been one of the NBA’s feel-good stories this season, playing with a renewed energy while led by head coach Tom Thibodeau, All-Star big man Julius Randle and an up-and-coming star. With their re...
Cavs Sign Former Memphis Standout Jeremiah Martin to Two-Way Contract
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 16:26
According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the Cleveland Cavaliers are signing second-year guard Jeremiah Martin to a two-way contract. Martin, 24-years-old, was a standout at the University of Memphis whi...
Gary Trent Jr. On Raptors: 'I Feel Like I Am Wanted'
SLAMonline - 23 Apr 2021 15:00
Gary Trent Jr. was sent to the Toronto Raptors at last month's trade deadline and has thrived ever since. As a member of the Raptors, he's averaged 16.8 points per game whiles shooting .379 from deep through 13 games. So...
Avdija has hairline ankle fracture; season over
ESPN - 23 Apr 2021 02:19
Wizards rookie Deni Avdija suffered a season-ending hairline fracture in his right ankle during Wednesday night's game, the team announced.