Basketball News
Conley: Win in Memphis, playing Morant 'surreal'
ESPN - 30 May 2021 09:24
Mike Conley, who spent 12 seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, called it a "surreal" experience to face his former team and its new young point guard, Ja Morant, in a road playoff game.
Giannis, Bucks stifle Heat with D to finish sweep
ESPN - 30 May 2021 01:25
Giannis Antetokounmpo tied a career high with 15 assists while also keeping Miami's Jimmy Butler in check, and the Bucks held the Heat to a 95.4 offensive rating -- the lowest total for a any team in the last six postsea...
Doncic questionable for Game 4 with neck strain
ESPN - 30 May 2021 01:25
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the LA Clippers due to a cervical strain.
Atlanta Hawks Honor Sekou Smith's Memory With Three Tributes
SLAMonline - 30 May 2021 21:12
The Atlanta Hawks will honor the memory of former team beat writer and NBATV analyst Sekou Smith on a more permanent basis, the team announced recently. Smith’s reputation of “dedicated journalism, building relations...
The 2020-21 Miami Heat season was rocky from the start
InsideHoops - 30 May 2021 20:14
The Miami Heat’s postseason ended in a hurry with a four-game sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. Though, considering how the regular season went, it’s not a total surprise that the Heat fell short in the play...
Mark Eaton, Shot-Blocking Star for the Utah Jazz, Dies at 64
The New York Times - 30 May 2021 20:01
At 7-foot-4, Eaton was a two-time N.B.A. defensive player of the year, and his career shot-blocking average was the best in league history.
Nets know they must step up vs. Celtics in Game 4
InsideHoops - 30 May 2021 03:16
The Nets’ Game 3 loss to the Celtics suggests they better take Boston even more seriously than ever in Game 4. Via the New York Post: The Nets weren't physical enough Friday against the Celtics. They were not gritty en...
Kemba iffy for Celts in Game 4; Williams doubtful
ESPN - 30 May 2021 01:25
The Celtics are uncertain to have Kemba Walker in Game 4, as the guard has been listed as questionable with a bone bruise in his left knee, while Robert Williams is doubtful with a sprained left ankle.