Basketball News
Sources: Kings to keep Walton on as head coach
ESPN - 18 May 2021 08:03
The Kings went 31-41 for a second straight season under Luke Walton, who has two years left on his deal.
Longtime MSG photographer George Kalinsky receives award
InsideHoops - 18 May 2021 06:34
A Madison Square Garden legend has received a great career honor. Via the NY Post: It's been a tough season away from the World's Most Famous Arena for the Garden's legendary photographer George Kalinsky. But the season ...
Marv Albert, Hall of Fame N.B.A. Sportscaster, Is Retiring
The New York Times - 18 May 2021 00:21
Albert, who turns 80 in June, will call his last game in the Eastern Conference finals.
Turner, not Gobert, wins block title per rule caveat
ESPN - 18 May 2021 23:30
The NBA said Tuesday that Indiana's Myles Turner, who averaged 3.4 blocks per game, will be recognized as the stat champion even though he did not play in the required 70% of games that are typically needed for someone t...
Bucks' T. Antetokounmpo to sit at least 2 weeks
ESPN - 18 May 2021 23:30
Milwaukee Bucks reserve forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo will miss the start of the playoffs after suffering an avulsion fracture to his right patella tendon.
Lowry mulls Olympics call ahead of free agency
ESPN - 18 May 2021 23:30
Raptors star and pending free agent Kyle Lowry in considering playing for Team USA at this summer's Tokyo Olympics.
Pacers and Hornets square off in NBA Play-in Tournament game tonight
InsideHoops - 18 May 2021 22:41
The Hornets play the Pacers at 6:30PM ET tonight in the first of two NBA Play-in Tournament games tonight. In the second game, at 9PM ET, the Wizards will face the Celtics. Both games are on TNT. PACERS TEAM NOTES The Pa...
LeBron James Picks Steph Curry as True 2021 NBA MVP
SLAMonline - 18 May 2021 21:24
There’s “really” good, then there’s “Steph Curry” good. Steph Curry, who secured the 2020-21 scoring title over Bradley Beal with an average of 32.0 points per game, just got big kudos from none other than Le...
Texas Tech's Mac McClung Declares for 2021 NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 18 May 2021 21:13
It seems like every college athlete’s dream is to make it to the big league, especially a 6’3 kid from a small town in Virgina by the name of Mac McClung. Raised in Gate City, McClung attended a small school (Gate Ci...
On the state of the Timberwolves
InsideHoops - 18 May 2021 04:29
The Timberwolves remain a work in progress. Via the Star Tribune: Objectively, this season was a failure. The Wolves began with modest hope, then finished 23-49. Subjectively, you can see the makings of a quality team, a...