Basketball News
AD's night over after aggravating groin in 1st
ESPN - 4 Jun 2021 07:21
Lakers star Anthony Davis aggravated his groin injury just five minutes into Game 6 and was later ruled out for the rest of the game.
Grizzlies architect Kleiman signs long-term deal
ESPN - 4 Jun 2021 06:01
Zach Kleiman, who helped build the Grizzlies' impressive young core, has signed a long-term extension.
Devin Booker's Suns Hammer LeBron James' Lakers, Advance to Semis
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 21:25
Phoenix Suns flamethrower Devin Booker pulled up to Staples Center in an all-black Buick Grand National and handed the reigning champs--LeBron James’ ailing Los Angeles Lakers--a first-round exit that set social media ...
Aces HC Bill Laimbeer Moves Up to 2nd All-Time in Career Wins
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 20:56
The Las Vegas Aces are off to a stellar 6-3 start to their season and Thursday night’s 94-82 victory over the New York Liberty took head coach Bill Laimbeer to second place in career wins (288), passing former Los Ange...
Suns' betting odds heat up after beating Lakers
ESPN - 4 Jun 2021 20:12
The Suns have gone from 60-1 long shots to 8-1 contenders for the NBA title after rattling off three straight wins to knock off the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers.
Charlotte Observer, Hornets Beat Reporter Rick Bonnell Passes Away at 63
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 18:54
Rick Bonnell, a sportswriter who covered the Charlotte Hornets for the newspaper, Charlotte Observer since the team’s inaugural season back in 1988, has passed away. He was 63 years old. Bonnell’s excellence covered ...
Detroit Pistons Hire John Beilein As Senior Advisor of Player Development
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 17:53
The Detroit Pistons added to their coaching staff this week by hiring John Beilein as their newest senior advisor for player development on Wednesday. The Pistons plan to use Beilein’s massive basketball knowledge to h...
Miami Heat, New York Knicks Rumored to be Interested in Dennis Schroder
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 17:31
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially been eliminated from the 2021 NBA Playoffs, and with it, Dennis Schroder may have played his final game for the team. According to NBA Analyst Evan Massey, both the New York Knicks ...
Celtics Reportedly Looking to Trade Kemba Walker
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 17:24
After just two years with the Boston Celtics, it appears point guard Kemba Walker may already be on the outs. According to Brian Robb of MassLive, the Celtics are expected to be looking to trade the former All-Star point...
Even LeBron James Isn't Eternal
The New York Times - 4 Jun 2021 14:47
At 36, with his team's future in doubt, James faces basketball mortality.
Trae Young Ends Playoff Series Debut With A Bow
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 14:00
Trae Young has officially arrived, as he led the Atlanta Hawks to an opening series win over the New York Knicks. Winning 4-1, the Hawks never looked back taking control of the series early on. Throughout this intense se...
Post Up: Lakers, Trail Blazers Eliminated
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2021 13:00
Thursday night’s slate of NBA action featured two elimination games that send the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers packing. With the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets advancing, second-round matchups continu...
Lillard edges CP3 to win Teammate of the Year
ESPN - 4 Jun 2021 06:01
Damian Lillard received 40 first-place votes to become the the ninth player to receive the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.
Riley to 'mentally worn out' Heat: Get some rest
ESPN - 4 Jun 2021 01:59
Miami Heat president Pat Riley said the team needs to get some rest after a whirlwind 12 months that saw an NBA finals appearance last season and a first-round exit this year.