Basketball News
Ben Wallace To Be Inducted Into 2021 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class
SLAMonline - 17 May 2021 13:00
Ben Wallace was one of the most dominant defensive players of his era. Standing at only 6-foot-9, Wallace was a center who played much bigger than his height. One of the best players in Detroit Pistons history, he was ...
Luka: Clippers' Morris apologized for playoff beef
ESPN - 17 May 2021 08:12
Luka Doncic said there is no hard feeling remaining from his heated playoff rivalry with Marcus Morris ahead of their upcoming rematch.
After Helping Her Husband Gain Freedom, Maya Moore Savors Her Own
The New York Times - 17 May 2021 06:01
Moore, the 2014 W.N.B.A. M.V.P., is reveling in married life and continuing a fight for criminal justice reform alongside Jonathan Irons, whom she married after helping him win his release from prison after 23 years.
Basketball Hall of Fame to Enshrine 16 More
The New York Times - 17 May 2021 00:04
The next class will include Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber, Toni Kukoc, Bill Russell (as a coach this time), Yolanda Griffith, Lauren Jackson and Jay Wright.
Texas Tech's McClung remaining in NBA draft
ESPN - 17 May 2021 20:21
Mac McClung, who was the Big 12's newcomer of the year last season at Texas Tech, has elected to forgo his remaining college eligibility and keep his name in the 2021 NBA draft, he told ESPN on Monday.
Heat and Bucks to face off in first round of playoffs
InsideHoops - 17 May 2021 19:31
The Heat and Bucks faced each other in the playoffs last year, and will do so again this year. Via the Miami Herald: This year, the sixth-seeded Heat (40-32) will take on the third-seeded Bucks (46-26) in the first round...
Marv Albert to retire following NBA playoffs run
ESPN - 17 May 2021 17:21
Marv Albert is retiring after the NBA's Eastern Conference finals. Known for his signature "Yes!" call, Albert's broadcasting career has spanned nearly 60 years with the last 22 spent with Turner Sports.
Sixers Clinch No. 1 Spot For First Time Since 2000-01 Iverson-Led Team
SLAMonline - 17 May 2021 15:00
The Philadelphia 76ers have come a long way from the days of trusting the process. In fact, they're only five years removed from their ten-win season. Now, they've completely shifted gears and have clinched the No. 1 see...
G League Ignite Adds Future Star Jaden Hardy
SLAMonline - 17 May 2021 14:00
After putting together a loaded roster in their inaugural season, the G League Ignite are already hard at work putting together their next young, talented G League roster. They've already brought in two big names in Mich...
Middleton to miss regular-season finale vs. Bulls
ESPN - 17 May 2021 01:23
Khris Middleton will miss Sunday's regular-season finale against the Bulls because of a sore left ankle.
Magic act: Wizards lock No. 8 seed for play-in
ESPN - 17 May 2021 01:23
The Wizards finished eighth in the Eastern Conference standings and set up a play-in matchup against the No. 7 Celtics by coming back to beat the Hornets 115-110 Sunday.
Knicks clinch No. 4 seed, set up series vs. Hawks
ESPN - 17 May 2021 01:23
The Knicks survived a late charge from the Celtics on Sunday to clinch the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.