Basketball News
N.B.A. Is 'Worried' About Coronavirus During Playoffs
The New York Times - 22 May 2021 16:00
There's no bubble for the postseason, and players don't have to get vaccinated. Some players have lingering effects from infections. The league acknowledged that it is "worried" others will get sick, too.
NBA playoffs 2021: Matchups, schedules and news for every first-round series
ESPN - 22 May 2021 07:31
Keep it here for all the news, intel, analysis and matchup info all postseason long.
In the N.B.A. Playoffs, the Scariest Teams Aren't at the Top
The New York Times - 22 May 2021 06:26
Injuries and illness dragged down the records of several teams, including the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. That could mean early postseason exits for the season's best.
Silver: Play-in format had intrigue, should return
ESPN - 22 May 2021 00:53
Because it gave teams incentive to care until the end of the regular season -- 24 teams had an opportunity at the postseason with two weeks remaining -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver would like the play-in tournament to c...
About face: Vaccinated NBA coaches can unmask
ESPN - 22 May 2021 21:06
Just in time for the playoffs, the NBA told its head coaches Saturday they may work without masks during games if they have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Scoot Henderson to Join NBA's G League Ignite Next Season
SLAMonline - 22 May 2021 19:57
Sterling “Scoot” Henderson has made the decision to bypass his senior season and college basketball eligibility to possibly become the youngest player in the NBA's G League after announcing Friday a two-year deal wor...
Adam Silver Prefers NBA Play-In Tournament For Future Seasons
SLAMonline - 22 May 2021 19:40
When the NBA decided to roll out the NBA Play-In Tournament for the 7th-10th seeds in each conference, not everyone was on board. First Mark Cuban called the idea an “enormous mistake” after backing up the concerns o...
NBA Unveils Global Brand Campaign 'That's Game' For 2021 NBA Playoffs
SLAMonline - 22 May 2021 19:30
The NBA turned the spotlight on their latest marketing project this week, announcing their "That's Game," global brand campaign. The unveiling is scheduled immediately at the start of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on Saturday, M...
2021 NBA Playoff Matchups: Eastern Conference
SLAMonline - 22 May 2021 19:24
The NBA Playoffs are set to start this Saturday after an exciting set of play-in games to determine the final four teams to make the playoffs. Now that the playoffs are finally here, and the bracket completely set, it’...
Why Coronavirus May Be The NBA's Toughest Playoff Matchup
The New York Times - 22 May 2021 18:00
There's no bubble for the postseason, and players don't have to get vaccinated. Some players have lingering effects from infections. The league acknowledged that it is "worried" others will get sick, too.
Green: Warriors 'a ways away' from contending
ESPN - 22 May 2021 10:52
Warriors forward Draymond Green said the team is "a ways away" from title contention after Friday's play-in loss, but coach Steve Kerr said the season was "something to build on."
Celtics home games will allow increased fan capacity in playoffs
InsideHoops - 22 May 2021 02:23
The Boston Celtics today announced increased capacity and ticket sale information for all 2021 NBA Playoff games played at TD Garden, beginning with Game 3 of Boston's first round matchup with Brooklyn on Friday, May 28....
Favored Nets attracting big bets to win NBA title
ESPN - 22 May 2021 00:53
Entering this year's playoffs, the loaded Nets are the consensus favorites to win the NBA title, and more money has been bet on Brooklyn than any other team at multiple U.S. sportsbooks.
New York Knicks Sell Out MSG For Playoff Games 1 and 2 vs. Hawks
SLAMonline - 22 May 2021 00:26
The New York Knicks fanbase has waited a long time for playoff basketball to return to Madison Square Garden. James Dolan and the team announced that they are celebrating the first two games with 15,000 in attendance. Th...
Carmelo Anthony Finally Faces Denver For the First Time in Postseason
SLAMonline - 22 May 2021 00:22
For as long as Carmelo Anthony has been around the NBA, he has never faced his former team, the Denver Nuggets--who drafted him back in 2003 as the third overall pick. This upcoming weekend, all of that changes. Carmelo'...