Basketball News
N.B.A. Fans Wanted a Show. They're Also Getting a Reckoning.
The New York Times - 7 Jun 2021 06:01
The entertainment of the playoffs has been coupled with a pressing message from players that fans have disrespected them for too long.
Coach K's Retirement and the End of the College 'Supercoach'
The New York Times - 7 Jun 2021 06:01
Mike Krzyzewski of Duke announced his retirement shortly after his Tobacco Road nemesis, Roy Williams, announced his, as the N.C.A.A prepares to grant athletes greater agency.
Embiid nets 39 in return, but Hawks swipe opener
ESPN - 7 Jun 2021 05:03
Playing for the first time in six days since suffering a meniscus tear in his right knee, Joel Embiid led all scorers with 39 points, but Philadelphia dropped Game 1 to Atlanta on Sunday.
LeagueFits' Podcast, 'Survival of the Fitted' Out Now--First Episode Feat. Austin...
SLAMonline - 7 Jun 2021 20:27
Listen to the first episode of ‘Survival of the Fitted,’ featuring Denver Nuggets guard Austin Rivers! If the NBA and WNBA tunnel is a modern-day runway then LeagueFits is both a digital fashion magazine and a basket...
LeagueFits to Launch Highly-Anticipated Podcast, 'Survival of the Fitted' on June 8
SLAMonline - 7 Jun 2021 20:27
If the NBA and WNBA tunnel is a modern-day runway then LeagueFits is both a digital fashion magazine and a basketball social media account in one. No fit goes unnoticed: from Terrance Mann’s all-denim ensemble to Russe...
NBA playoffs MVPs: Ranking the best performances from the first round
ESPN - 7 Jun 2021 18:00
Luka? Kawhi? Trae? Which superstar was the MVP of the opening round? Our expert panel chooses a winner.
The Latest From the Trail Blazers Coaching Search and Damian Lillard's Future
SLAMonline - 7 Jun 2021 16:00
Late last week, the Portland Trail Blazers parted ways with Terry Stotts and the search for a new head coach began. Shortly after, franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports that Jason Kidd is...
James Harden to Miss Game 2 Against Bucks
SLAMonline - 7 Jun 2021 15:04
In what might be the most anticipated second round matchup, the Brooklyn Nets are currently taking on the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Nets are currently playing without the help of superstar guard James Harden, who exi...
Post Up: Mavericks Fall While Hawks Soar
SLAMonline - 7 Jun 2021 14:14
Sunday featured the final game of the first round as well as the first game of what might be an exciting matchup in the second round out East. Trae Young was able to lift his Atlanta Hawks over the Philadelphia 76ers, bu...