Basketball News
Why Carmelo Anthony's resurgence means so much to young NBA superstars
ESPN - 7 May 2021 14:22
Carmelo Anthony has long been one of the most polarizing players in the NBA -- the dividing line between what is perceived as good basketball and bad. But to players, young and old, he's represented something far greater...
Vaccinated GS guard Lee says he got COVID-19
ESPN - 7 May 2021 06:28
Warriors guard Damion Lee said he tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated.
A Humbling N.B.A. Moment Brings Cheers From Japan
The New York Times - 7 May 2021 01:15
Going viral because you got dunked on? Yikes -- unless you're Yuta Watanabe, whose effort has endeared him to a growing wave of basketball fans in his home country, Japan.
Joe Ingles and Rudy Gobert impressive shooting stats this season
InsideHoops - 7 May 2021 20:02
A pair of Jazz players are doing big things in the “true shooting” department. Via the Deseret News: Joe Ingles is having a historic season, according to a stat that he doesn't understand. "I honestly Googled it one ...
Gregg Popovich says He Has 'Empathy' For Out of Gas Spurs
SLAMonline - 7 May 2021 15:42
It’s been a grueling season for Gregg Popovich and the San Antonio Spurs, and while it’s been a bit of a disappointment, Popovich feels for his squad. Popovich told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News that ...
Naji Marshall to Sign Three-Year Deal with the Pelicans
SLAMonline - 7 May 2021 15:36
The New Orleans Pelicans like what they’ve seen from an unlikely candidate this year. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Pelicans have signed undrafted rookie Naji Marshall to a three-year deal. The new ...
G-League Set to Expand to Mexico City for 2021-22 Season
SLAMonline - 7 May 2021 15:28
The NBA G League is about to receive a new team for their upcoming season. For 2021-22 the G League will finally add the Mexico City Capitanes to the schedule, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Capitanes were anno...
Jrue Holiday: 'I Should Be The Defensive Player of the Year'
SLAMonline - 7 May 2021 15:00
There’s a variety of players around the NBA that have been excellent on the defensive end of the floor all season. While recently the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has gone to bigs, you'd think guys like Rudy ...
Kawhi feels 'ready to go,' but Lue to cap minutes
ESPN - 7 May 2021 14:22
LA Clippers coach Ty Lue said Kawhi Leonard isn't yet able to play a full quarter, and the team is maintaining a minutes restriction for him despite Leonard saying he feels "ready to go."
Nets see silver lining as slide hits season-high 4
ESPN - 7 May 2021 07:38
Although the Brooklyn Nets dropped their fourth straight game Thursday, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were among those who discussed the importance of being tested now before the playoffs start.
Warriors' Oubre to be reevaluated next week
ESPN - 7 May 2021 06:28
An MRI on Wednesday did not reveal a new injury to Kelly Oubre Jr.'s left wrist, which he initially injured last month.
Surprising Knicks covering spread at historic rate
ESPN - 7 May 2021 01:24
Entering Friday's game, the Knicks have covered the spread in 65.1% of their games.