Basketball News
The Atlanta Hawks' Secret Weapon Says He's Always Been This Good
The New York Times - 16 Jun 2021 06:01
Bogdan Bogdanovic said he keeps improving, but he's had these shooting skills. People are only noticing now, he said, because he's winning.
Pistons set to add new assistant coaches
InsideHoops - 16 Jun 2021 01:20
The Detroit Pistons are close to filling out their coaching staff. Nothing is official yet but the moves should happen soon. Via the Detroit Free Press: When the Detroit Pistons added former Michigan basketball coach Joh...
CP3, Kawhi, LaMelo oh my: NBA (news) never sleeps
ESPN - 16 Jun 2021 23:35
The NBA news cycle takes no days off and Chris Paul can catch no breaks. Here's what went down during a wild Wednesday in the association.
Donnie Nelson, Longtime Dallas Mavericks GM, Out After 24 Years
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 22:36
Donnie Nelson, the general manager and president of basketball operations of the Dallas Mavericks for the past 24 years, has stepped down (per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon).. Nelson's departure comes during a period of heighten...
Stan Van Gundy out as head coach of New Orleans Pelicans
InsideHoops - 16 Jun 2021 22:25
The New Orleans Pelicans and Stan Van Gundy have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today. "On behalf of Mrs. Gayle Benson and the Pelicans organization, I would like to thank Stan for the integrity and pro...
Charlotte Hornets Guard Lamelo Ball Wins 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year Award
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 22:09
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has been voted the 2020-21 NBA Rookie of the Year, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Ball, the third pick in 2020 NBA Draft class, had a storied high school career at Chino Hills, a telev...
Donnie Nelson out as GM of Dallas Mavericks
InsideHoops - 16 Jun 2021 22:09
The Dallas Mavericks and general manager Donnie Nelson have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced today. Nelson, who owns 36 years of NBA experience, came to Dallas on Jan. 2, 1998 and recently completed his 2...
Courtney Vandersloot Fastest Player in WNBA History to Reach 2K Assists
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 21:46
With 6:34 on the clock in the third quarter, Chicago Sky point guard Courtney Vandersloot became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 2,000 career assists. The 11-year vet joins elite company as only the fourth pl...
Joel Embiid Eligible to Sign Four-Year Super Max Extension with Sixers
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 21:36
After being named to the All-NBA Second Team, Philadelphia 76ers franchise pillar Joel Embiid is now officially eligible to sign a supermax contract. Embiid--under contract through the 2022-23 season--received 28 first-t...
Nelson out as Mavs GM after 24 seasons in Dallas
ESPN - 16 Jun 2021 21:24
Donnie Nelson is out as general manager of the Dallas Mavericks after 24 seasons with the organization, the team announced Wednesday.
Conley's absence for Jazz stretches to Game 5
ESPN - 16 Jun 2021 21:24
Mike Conley Jr. remains out for the Jazz because of his hamstring injury and will not play in Game 5 on Wednesday.
Pelicans, Stan Van Gundy Mutually Agree to Part Ways
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 21:08
Just eight months after being hired to lead a rebuild headlined by the highly-touted Zion Williamson, Stan Van Gundy and the New Orleans Pelicans have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced this morning. ESPN S...
Chris Paul Out Indefinitely Because of Coronavirus Protocols
The New York Times - 16 Jun 2021 20:39
Paul, the Phoenix Suns guard, could miss at least a part of the Western Conference finals.
Nuggets Assistant Wes Unseld Jr. to Interview for Magic Head Coaching Job
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 16:28
The Denver Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the NBA over the past three seasons, and due to that success, opposing teams are beginning to circle the coaching staff. According to Mike Singer of the Denver Post, ...
Bradley Beal Has Options Regarding Extension With Washington Wizards
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 15:00
After falling to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the playoffs, Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards will look to add talent to their roster this summer and improve. While the short-term goal is to build a...
Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs to Skip 2021 NBA Draft Combine
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 14:00
While the playoffs continue throughout the month of June and beyond, the NBA Draft process will shortly begin. Just one day before the NBA Draft Lottery, the combine will kick off. This is where the top prospects will ge...
2021 ESPYS: Vote for Best NBA Player
ESPN - 16 Jun 2021 13:49
Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Stephen Curry or Chris Paul? Who gets your vote for Best NBA Player at the 2021 ESPYS?
Post Up: Kevin Durant's Historic Performance Lifts Nets Past Bucks
SLAMonline - 16 Jun 2021 13:00
In perhaps the biggest game of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference thus far, all eyes were on the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their series. In the only game on Tuesday night, both teams would look t...
Official 2020-21 All-NBA teams announced
InsideHoops - 16 Jun 2021 02:19
Center Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets, the 2020-21 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player, and two-time MVPs Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors lead the 2020-21 All-NBA...