Basketball News
Victor Oladipo May Not Miss Entirety of 2021-22 Season
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 16:08
Early prognostications looked bleak for Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo after he suffered a torn quad injury, with reports stating that he could miss the entirety of next season. However, Oladipo can look forward to a si...
Flurry warning: AD, LeBron propel Lakers to win
ESPN - 26 May 2021 13:21
In danger of losing their lead, Anthony Davis and LeBron James take over in the closing minutes of Game 2 to lift the Lakers to a win and even the series.
The Lakers and Clippers are moving in opposite directions
ESPN - 26 May 2021 09:22
Sharing the same time slot Tuesday, the Lakers did their part, but the Clippers are now facing a deep hole.
Jordan Clarkson Outlasts Jazz Teammate to win NBA's Sixth Man Award
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 23:05
The NBA continued the award-winning season by naming Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson with the 2020-21 Kia NBA Sixth Man Award for the 2020-21 season. It is the first Sixth Man honor for Clarkson and the first award winne...
Knicks' Julius Randle Wins 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 22:49
Julius Randle is one of the major reasons for the Knicks’ turnaround in New York, leading the team to it’s first postseason berth since the 2012-13 season. After being selected to the All-Star game for the first time...
James Harden Surpasses Reggie Miller on All-Time Playoffs Threes-Made List
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 22:32
James Harden was orchestrating the Brooklyn Nets offense last night with a conductor’s cadence. The Nets point guard has successfully filled the role of an All-Pro quarterback, reading the defense like they are safetie...
Warriors GM Bob Myers Believes Team Will Re-sign Stephen Curry
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 21:35
While Stephen Curry is still getting over the shock of the season's stunning end with two close losses to the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament last week, Golden State Warriors’ general...
Anthony Davis 'Wanted to Make a Statement' in Game 2 Win
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 21:18
Lakers fans are well adjusted to Anthony Davis’ turnaround performances. However, last night’s outing was more than encouraging for Los Angeles, as they evened up their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns wit...
Source: J. Cole finishes Africa League stint
ESPN - 26 May 2021 20:05
Rapper J. Cole has completed his obligation to the Basketball Africa League and is returning home for family obligations, a source told ESPN.
Andrew Wiggins Confirms He Will Represent Team Canada in 2021 Summer Olympic Qualifying
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 18:27
Andrew Wiggins had a bounce-back season for the Golden State Warriors, and he will now be looking to carry that momentum into the summer. On Tuesday, Wiggins confirmed on Instagram that he will be representing Team Canad...
Julius Randle wins 2020-21 NBA Most Improved Player award
InsideHoops - 26 May 2021 18:02
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle has been named the 2020-21 NBA Most Improved Player. A first-time NBA All-Star selection in his seventh season, Randle becomes the first player to win the NBA Most Improved Player Aw...
Hawks' Trae Young Makes NBA History in Playoff Debut
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 15:00
Trae Young made his playoff debut on Sunday night against the New York Knicks. On the road playing in Madison Square Garden, Young would take on the biggest state of his early career as the Atlanta Hawks looked to get of...
Devin Booker Breaks Regular Season Point Streak Without Playoff Appearance
SLAMonline - 26 May 2021 14:00
Devin Booker has been one of the best young players in the NBA for quite some time. From his 70-point game in 2017 to earning back-to-back NBA All-Star nods, his six-year career has been impressive. The one knock on Bo...
Celts' Tatum leaves game in 3rd after eye poke
ESPN - 26 May 2021 05:04
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum's Game 2 ended early in the third quarter after he was poked in the eye. The Nets' Jeff Green left in the first half because of a bruised left foot.
Knicks' Randle wins NBA Most Improved Player
ESPN - 26 May 2021 02:27
Julius Randle was voted the NBA's Most Improved Player after leading the New York Knicks to the playoffs during his best season.
Knicks' Julius Randle Wins N.B.A.'s Most Improved Player Award
The New York Times - 26 May 2021 01:48
Randle led the Knicks in scoring and fueled their run to the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.