Basketball News
Phoenix Suns Headed to First N.B.A. Finals in Almost 30 Years
The New York Times - 1 Jul 2021 06:04
This will be the first trip to the finals for the Suns' veteran leader, Chris Paul, who scored 41 points in the series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
P.J. Tucker debuted Giannis Antetokounmpo's new Nikes before Giannis did
ESPN - 1 Jul 2021 08:19
P.J. Tucker, with Giannis Antetokounmpo's blessing, was the first to wear his teammate's Zoom Freak 3 sneakers.
The N.B.A. Champion May Literally Be the Last Team Standing
The New York Times - 1 Jul 2021 02:06
Injuries to stars have dominated and reshaped the playoffs, raising questions about the legitimacy of winning it all this year in a weakened field.
Jalen Harris Disqualified from NBA for Violating Anti-Drug Program
SLAMonline - 1 Jul 2021 22:15
Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris has been “dismissed and disqualified from the NBA for violating terms of anti-drug program,” per Shams Charania and The Athletic and Stadium. Harris, who was the 59th pick in the 20...
Slovenia, Doncic two wins from Olympic berth
ESPN - 1 Jul 2021 21:58
Luka Doncic had 18 points and 10 assists as Slovenia routed Poland 112-77 to clinch a spot in Saturday's Olympic qualifying tournament semifinals,
Michael Beasley to Attempt NBA Comeback with Blazers in Summer League
SLAMonline - 1 Jul 2021 21:46
According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, former second overall pick Michael Beasley will play with the Portland Trail Blazers during the Las Vegas Summer League in August. The 32-year-old Beasley is an 1...
Two Knicks rookies added to USA Select Team
InsideHoops - 1 Jul 2021 21:36
Two New York Knicks rookies have been added to the USA Select Team. Via New York Newsday: Obi Toppin and Immanuel Quickley, after contributing as Knicks rookies this past season, were named as members of the USA Select T...
Team USA Select Team Roster Announced for Tokyo Olympics
SLAMonline - 1 Jul 2021 21:11
Team USA’s Select Team--a group of 17 players who will help the official Team USA roster prepare for the Tokyo Olympics in August--has been finalized, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. The roster, which featu...
Post Up: The Phoenix Suns Are Headed to the NBA Finals
SLAMonline - 1 Jul 2021 17:18
After a tough six-game battle with Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals, the Phoenix Suns are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993. No. 2 Phoenix Suns 130, No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers 10...
Local Hoops Introduces Global Hoop Map
SLAMonline - 1 Jul 2021 01:22
What started as taking pictures of basketball courts around the boroughs of New York, has spiraled into thousands of Instagram users from all over the world sending in photos of hoops to one account: Local Hoops. Local H...
GM: Carlisle's title 'pedigree' what Pacers needed
ESPN - 1 Jul 2021 01:21
With the Indiana Pacers in "win-now mode," new coach Rick Carlisle's championship resume made him a perfect fit, general manager Kevin Pritchard said Wednesday.