Basketball News
NBA draft lottery 2021: Social media reacts as Detroit Pistons land No. 1 overall pick
ESPN - 23 Jun 2021 05:26
Detroit, stand up. Social media had a varied reaction to the Pistons securing the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
Vanessa Bryant to settle suit over helicopter crash
ESPN - 23 Jun 2021 05:00
Vanessa Bryant and families of other victims in the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed NBA star Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others have agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helico...
Why Deandre Ayton was the right No. 1 pick for the Suns
ESPN - 23 Jun 2021 09:49
On the night of the lottery, the former No. 1 pick showed why the Suns made the right call -- for them -- in 2018.
Nets Assistant Ime Udoka Nears Deal to Coach the Celtics
The New York Times - 23 Jun 2021 22:40
Udoka, who has been with the Nets for one season, will be hired by Brad Stevens, his predecessor. Stevens recently was promoted to president of basketball operations.
Zach LaVine will reportedly play for Team USA in 2021 Olympics
InsideHoops - 23 Jun 2021 22:24
Chicago Bulls scoring guard Zach LaVine will reportedly be going international this offseason. Via the Chicago Tribune: LaVine committed to joining Team USA for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, securing the final roste...
Stephen Curry Talks About the Upcoming 2021 Underrated Tour
SLAMonline - 23 Jun 2021 18:22
Stephen Curry was a three-star recruit as a high school senior. The most influential player of a generation was a three-star recruit as a high school senior. The best shooter ever was a three-star recruit as a high s...
NBA experts' predictions for Bucks-Hawks in the East finals
ESPN - 23 Jun 2021 15:09
Who will reach the NBA Finals? Our experts make their picks for Bucks-Hawks.
Giannis, Trae and the biggest keys to the East finals no one saw coming
ESPN - 23 Jun 2021 15:09
Can Jrue Holiday slow down Trae Young? Can Atlanta get hot from downtown? Our experts break down the East finals.
Sixers' Joel Embiid Ready To Take Next Step
SLAMonline - 23 Jun 2021 15:00
Joel Embiid had an excellent 2020-21 season, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to the best record in the Eastern Conference and coming second in MVP voting. After a disappointing exit in the playoffs, he is ready to take th...
Ben Simmons To Skip Olympics To Work On Skill Development
SLAMonline - 23 Jun 2021 14:00
As more NBA teams have their seasons coming to an end, Olympic teams continue to form around some of the NBA's top talent. Most recently, the Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs, meaning Ben Simmons coul...
Post Up: Suns Extend Series Lead Over Clippers
SLAMonline - 23 Jun 2021 13:00
In Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, both the Suns and Clippers were once again without their best player. In one of the most mind-blowing finishes of the season, Phoenix extended their series lead to 2-0. We brok...
Sources: Suns hopeful CP3 returns for Game 3
ESPN - 23 Jun 2021 05:39
Although Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has yet to be cleared, there is optimism within the team that he could return for Game 3 against the LA Clippers, sources told ESPN.