Basketball News
Mavericks Feel Confident They Can Bring Tim Hardaway Jr. Back Next Season
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 14:00
Tim Hardaway Jr. has been huge for the Dallas Mavericks this season, being their third-best player at times. However, he's set to hit free agency this summer as it's time for him to earn a new contract. As first reported...
N.B.A. Playoffs: Anthony Davis Leads Lakers Past the Suns
The New York Times - 28 May 2021 13:35
In Los Angeles, a star absorbs a few blows as he delivers shot after shot, leading the Lakers past the Suns.
Rivers steals show in 4th, carries Nuggets to win
ESPN - 28 May 2021 09:55
With the score tied at 91, it was Austin Rivers, not Damian Lillard, who owned crunch time, hitting four 3-pointers in the final six minutes to lift the Denver Nuggets in Game 3.
Sources: Howard star Maker entering NBA draft
ESPN - 28 May 2021 23:04
Highly touted freshman Makur Maker is entering the NBA draft, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Maker played in just two games for Howard, an HBCU, due to injury and the pandemic.
NBA Releases Official Statement on Fan Conduct at Recent Games
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 22:05
Due to numerous incidents involving players and fans less than a week into the playoffs, the NBA issued an official statement in which the league vowing to strongly enforce its guidelines for fan conduct in arenas. "The ...
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Undergo MRI on Quad After Sustaining Injury in Game 3
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 21:53
The Los Angeles Lakers put on quite a show in Game 3, defeating the Phoenix Suns (109-95) on Thursday night. However there is some bittersweet news coming out of Lakers Nation concerning starting guard Kentavious Caldwel...
Tiffany Hayes Heats Up for 26 as Dream Win 3rd Straight
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 21:40
After an 0-2 start to the 2021 season, the Atlanta Dream are rolling, with guard Tiffany Hayes dropping back-to-back 26-point performances in what would be the Dream’s third straight victory. Atlanta defeated the Dalla...
Stockton Kings Hire Former Kings Guard Bobby Jackson as HC
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 21:27
The Sacramento Kings G League affiliate, the Stockton Kings, have hired former Kings guard Bobby Jackson as their new head coach, the team announced Thursday. Sacramento tabbed the 2003 Sixth Man of the Year after two se...
Hawks at Knicks Game 5 in MSG has sold out
InsideHoops - 28 May 2021 20:46
The New York Knicks today announced that Game 5 of their 2021 NBA playoffs series against the Atlanta Hawks, scheduled for June 2, has sold out. This follows Game 1, when the Knicks welcomed more than 15,000 fans and Gam...
Ben Simmons Says he 'Here to Win' Following Game Two Victory
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 16:09
The Philadelphia 76ers have had a strong start to the 2021 NBA Playoffs, but despite that, All-Star guard Ben Simmons has still received criticism for his offensive performance. After their game two win over the Washingt...
Young International Talent Continues to Enter 2021 NBA Draft Process
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 15:00
With less than two months until the 2021 NBA Drafts, more high-caliber prospects continue to put their name into the hat in hopes to get selected and begin their NBA career. Most recently, two quality international tal...
Post Up: A Change of Scenery
SLAMonline - 28 May 2021 14:05
As Thursday’s slate of action featured Game 3 matchups, teams changed locations as new teams would have home court advantage for the first time in the series. However, only one home team finished the night with a win. ...
Nets GM: Griffin feeling good, dunks no shock
ESPN - 28 May 2021 13:32
Nets general manager Sean Marks told ESPN he wasn't surprised that Blake Griffin could still dunk -- he hadn't done so since Dec. 12, 2019.
'It is what it is': Playoff injuries haunt Chris Paul vs. Lakers
ESPN - 28 May 2021 09:51
With the Suns down 2-1 and CP3 hurting again, the future Hall of Famer is staring at another painful postseason.
Sacramento Kings basketball staff promotions
InsideHoops - 28 May 2021 04:57
The Sacramento Kings announced staff updates within the basketball operations department ahead of the 2021-22 NBA regular season, including the promotions of Paul Johnson to Vice President of Player Development (in addit...
Smart wants 'respectful' crowd for Irving's return
ESPN - 28 May 2021 02:55
Marcus Smart said he want Celtics fans to be "respectful" when Kyrie Irving makes his first return appearance at TD Garden with fans in the building on Friday.