Basketball News
W.N.B.A. Preview: The Mystics Get Their Stars Back in the East
The New York Times - 13 May 2021 06:01
Also: Much has changed for the Atlanta Dream since last season, and Candace Parker brings championship hopes to the Chicago Sky.
Right heel issue shelves Mavericks guard Redick
ESPN - 13 May 2021 03:48
Dallas Mavericks shooting guard JJ Redick, 36, who aggravated a heel injury in Tuesday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, will miss at least the rest of the regular season.
Harden back for Nets, but Big 3 missing Kyrie
ESPN - 13 May 2021 03:48
James Harden returned to the Brooklyn Nets' lineup on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs after missing more than a month with a hamstring strain.
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown undergoes wrist surgery
InsideHoops - 13 May 2021 22:39
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown yesterday underwent successful scapholunate (wrist) reconstruction surgery. He is expected to return to basketball activities in approximately three months. The Celtics are just 35-35 this se...
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore to Reach Agreement to Purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lynx
SLAMonline - 13 May 2021 20:34
It looks like the T-Wolves have a new owner: former MLB shortstop and third baseman Alex Rodriguez and tech entrepreneur Marc Lore. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, A-Rod and Lore have reportedly reached an ...
The New York Knicks are Headed to the Playoffs For the First Time Since 2013
SLAMonline - 13 May 2021 20:14
When Knicks’ star Julius Randle declared, “New York, we here!”--he meant it. After the Boston Celtics lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, 102-94, the New Yorks Knicks officially clinched its first playoff...
Nets sign Mike James for remainder of season
InsideHoops - 13 May 2021 19:20
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Mike James for the remainder of the 2020-21 season. James (6'1", 195) signed his first 10-day contract with Brooklyn on April 23, followed by a second 10-day contract on May 3. He has ...
Brace Yourselves: The Knicks Are Going to the Playoffs
The New York Times - 13 May 2021 17:02
New York's seven-year postseason drought ended when the Celtics lost on Wednesday.
NBA again breaks season record for 3s per game
ESPN - 13 May 2021 06:50
For the ninth consecutive season, the league record for 3-pointers made per game has been broken. Even if zero 3s are made in the final four days of a regular season that ends Sunday, the league's average in 2020-21 will...
Pistons and head coach Dwane Casey agree to a contract extension
InsideHoops - 13 May 2021 04:34
The Detroit Pistons and head coach Dwane Casey have reached agreement on a contract extension through the 2023-24 NBA season. "Dwane's ability to adapt and lead us through a challenging but very exciting year of growth a...
Heat Announce Victor Oladipo to Have Season-Ending Surgery
SLAMonline - 13 May 2021 00:15
In what's been a challenging season for Miami Heat star guard Victor Oladipo, the eighth-year pro has opted to have a season-ending surgery on his right quadriceps, having played just 33 games in the 2020-21 season. Olad...