Basketball News
Green: Warriors having fun being 'hunters' again
ESPN - 12 May 2021 09:24
Draymond Green said he's enjoying the Golden State Warriors being under the radar heading into the play-in tournament, saying it's "a fun position to be in when you're hunting."
W.N.B.A. Braces for 'Fierce Competition' in New Season
The New York Times - 12 May 2021 06:01
A wave of talented rookies could make for tense battles as new faces like Aari McDonald and Charli Collier take on perennial All-Stars like Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker.
Nets' Irving ruled out after taking elbow to face
ESPN - 12 May 2021 05:03
Nets guard Kyrie Irving was ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday night's game at Chicago with a facial contusion after being hit by Bulls center Nikola Vucevic's elbow while going up for a rebound.
Donovan Mitchell Out For Rest of the Regular Season With Ankle
SLAMonline - 12 May 2021 23:47
The Utah Jazz has decided to shut down their franchise player for the rest of the regular season before playoffs begin in a few weeks. Utah guard Donovan Mitchell will end up missing the final three games--having missed ...
Armoni Brooks Sets NBA Record For Most 3-pointers Made as a Rookie in First 17 Games
SLAMonline - 12 May 2021 23:39
With stars John Wall and Eric Gordon lost for the season, the Houston Rocket’s last few games of the season will likely be featured with young players trying to make a case for a roster spot next year. One of those you...
Syracuse's Alan Griffin Enters the NBA Draft, Plans to Sign With Agent
SLAMonline - 12 May 2021 23:24
Alan Griffin, who transferred to Syracuse last summer from Illinois, plans to end his career at the school after only one year, according to basketball insider Adam Zagoria. Griffin plans to enter the NBA Draft and sign ...
Heat guard Victor Oladipo to undergo season-ending surgery
InsideHoops - 12 May 2021 22:50
Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has decided to undergo season-ending surgery on his right quadriceps tendon. The surgery will take place tomorrow, Thursday May 13, in New York. There is no timetable for his return at thi...
Pelicans missing four starters tonight against the Mavericks
InsideHoops - 12 May 2021 22:37
The Pelicans will barely be the Pelicans tonight. Via the Times-Picayune: The New Orleans Pelicans will be without four of their usual starters in a must-win situation against the Dallas Mavericks. Starting guard Lonzo B...
Walker, Smart out for short-handed C's vs. Cavs
ESPN - 12 May 2021 22:05
Already missing All-Star forward Jaylen Brown because of a serious wrist injury, the Celtics also will be without Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart when they play the reeling Cavaliers on Wednesday night in a game with playo...
Magic sign Ignas Brazdeikis for remainder of season
InsideHoops - 12 May 2021 19:19
The Orlando Magic have signed forward Ignas Brazdeikis for the remainder of the season, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Brazdeikis (6'6", 221, 1/8/99) was originally signed to a 10-day co...
Sengun, No. 14 prospect, to enter '21 NBA draft
ESPN - 12 May 2021 17:46
Alperen Sengun, the No. 14 prospect in the ESPN Top 100 who is currently playing professionally in Turkey, has submitted paperwork to make himself eligible for the 2021 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
Knicks Monitoring Stars Around League Who Could Seek Trade
SLAMonline - 12 May 2021 15:00
With nearly every star around the league, the New York Knicks at some point have been reported to have interest. Most recently, a superstar point guard has entered the mix. Ian Begley of SNY recently reported that the Ne...
Alex Rodriguez-Led Group Hasn't Closed Timberwolves Deal Yet
SLAMonline - 12 May 2021 14:00
In early April, Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor announced that he intended on selling the Minnesota Timberwolves to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore. However, things haven’t gone as smooth as planned. As first rep...
NBA playoff watch: Clippers maintain lead over Nuggets in West
ESPN - 12 May 2021 06:20
The Clippers maintained their lead in the West, but the Nuggets are keeping the pressure on.
What Rudy Tomjanovich Learned by Coaching the Greats
The New York Times - 12 May 2021 06:01
Tomjanovich led the Houston Rockets to two championships (Hakeem Olajuwon), briefly coached the Lakers (Kobe Bryant) and oversaw an Olympic team (Kevin Garnett).
Enes Kanter on Observing Ramadan and Fasting While Competing
SLAMonline - 12 May 2021 00:01
With the Islamic holy month of Ramadan coming to a close this week, a number of NBA players are participating in its daily fasting-which entails refraining from any food or drink (yes, water included) from the time of da...