Basketball News
Canada, Serbia win as Olympic qualifiers begin
ESPN - 30 Jun 2021 07:08
Canada, led by Andrew Wiggins and RJ Barrett, and Serbia, spurred by Boban Marjanovic, were among the winners as Olympic basketball qualifying tournaments began Tuesday.
It's Good to Be Reggie Jackson, in the N.B.A. and in Baseball
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2021 06:01
One Reggie Jackson, of the Yankees, made his mark in the World Series. Another, of the Los Angeles Clippers, is doing so in the N.B.A. playoffs.
Hawks' Young (right foot) ruled out for Game 4
ESPN - 30 Jun 2021 02:57
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young exhausted every avenue to play Tuesday night, but severe pain and lack of mobility in his right foot made it impossible, sources told ESPN.
Giannis Antetokounmpo sustains hyperextended left knee, listed as Doubtful to play Game 5 vs. Hawks
InsideHoops - 30 Jun 2021 23:49
There is relatively news from the Milwaukee Bucks on superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Yesterday, he sustained a hyperextended left knee and will be listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals t...
USA Men's Basketball Managing Director Says LeBron's Time Has Passed in the Olympics
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 23:41
LeBron James has one of the most decorated resumes in all of sports history. He is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time with four League MVPs, four Finals MVPs, a record number of All-NBA honors,...
Trail Blazers forward/center Zach Collins undergoes additional ankle surgery
InsideHoops - 30 Jun 2021 23:39
Portland Trail Blazers forward/center Zach Collins underwent a second revision surgery on his left ankle yesterday, to repair a left medial malleolus stress fracture. The procedure was performed by Dr. Martin J. O’Mall...
Hall of Fame Coach Larry Brown Joins Penny Hardaway's Staff in Memphis
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 23:29
It’s been quite the ride for Memphis fans over the past couple of days. After interviewing with the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, Penny Hardaway has elected to remain the head coach at Memphis. A short hour later, a blockb...
Blazers' Zach Collins Re-fractures Left Foot, Undergoes Surgery
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 22:12
According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, Portland Trail Blazers power forward Zach Collins has re-fractured his left foot, leading to his third surgery in 10 months. Portland Trail Blazers' Zach Collins ...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Scheduled for MRI on Injured Left Knee
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 21:59
The championship aspirations for the Milwaukee Bucks have now come down to the results of MRI images on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left knee. After exiting Game 4 loss to the Atlanta Hawks with a left knee injury, Anteto...
Los Angeles Lakers Close Deal On David Fizdale To Join Coaching Staff
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 19:55
The Los Angeles Lakers have found their replacement for outgoing assistant coach Jason Kidd. The team is close to finalizing a deal to hire former New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale to join ...
76ers, Devils CEO O'Neil resigns after 8 years
ESPN - 30 Jun 2021 19:22
Scott O'Neil, the CEO of the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, has resigned after an eight-year run in which he shepherded The Process and the Prudential Center.
Dallas Mavericks Reportedly 'Fans'of Kelly Oubre This Offseason
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 19:22
Kelly Oubre Jr. is coming off a mixed 2020-21 season for the Golden State Warriors, but that hasn’t stopped teams from expressing interest in the coming offseason. Oubre could be on his way out of Califonia, Ian Begley...
Reggie Jackson Says He Was 'Ready' to Retire Before Season
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 19:16
Reggie Jackson has had a career renaissance this season with the Los Angeles Clippers, but especially this postseason. But Jackson’s great season was closer to not happening at all than some would think. In an extensiv...
Vanessa Bryant and Families of Helicopter Crash Victims Settle Lawsuit
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 18:29
Vanessa Bryant, the widow of NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Kobe Bryant along with the families of the other crash victims, settled their lawsuit against the estate of the pilot and owners of the helicopter company ...
Collin Sexton Under Impression He's Part Of Cleveland's Long-Term Plans
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 15:00
After yet another disappointing season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a huge decision to make regarding the future of Collin Sexton. They'll have to decide whether they want to sign him to a massive long-term deal to play...
Warriors To Shop James Wiseman and Lottery Picks To Bolster Roster
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 14:00
For the second consecutive season, the Golden State Warriors will be selecting in the lottery. Last season, they earned the No. 2 pick and selected center James Wiseman. In the upcoming draft, they'll draft at No. 7 (v...
Post Up: Hawks Soar Without Trae Young
SLAMonline - 30 Jun 2021 13:00
Tuesday night's Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Hawks and Bucks turned out to be a blowout win for Atlanta. Even without Trae Young, the Hawks found a way to jump out to an early lead and never look back. W...
Can the Bucks get past the Hawks without Giannis?
ESPN - 30 Jun 2021 07:20
Our NBA experts break down Game 4
Marjanovic, Serbia start qualifying tourney strong
ESPN - 30 Jun 2021 02:56
Boban Marjanovic scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and the silver medalists from the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games opened their Olympic Qualifying Tournament with a 94-76 win over the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.
Melo wins NBA's 1st Kareem social justice award
ESPN - 30 Jun 2021 02:56
Trail Blazers guard Carmelo Anthony is the inaugural winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award for "pursuing social justice ... for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or ...