Basketball News
NBA dismisses Raptors' Harris for drug violation
ESPN - 2 Jul 2021 02:54
The NBA announced Thursday that Raptors rookie Jalen Harris has been dismissed and disqualified for violating terms of the league's anti-drug program.
Stan Van Gundy Doesn't Blame Zion Williamson For Firing
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 22:45
Former New Orleans Pelicans head coach, Stan Van Gundy commented publicly for the first time since being fired by the organization. On the “Stupodity” podcast, he went on record saying he doesn’t believe that any ...
Current Former College Stars Ink NIL Deals
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 21:13
Yesterday marked a historic day in the world of college athletics with collegiate athletes permitted to sign endorsement deals and earn profits from their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time thanks a combin...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo Status Unknown After Sitting Out Game 5
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 19:46
The Milwaukee Bucks were without their star Giannis Antetokounmpo in their 123-112 win in Game 5 to take control of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night. A win on Saturday night punch...
Paul George 'Never Understood' Playoff Criticism
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 19:39
The Los Angeles Clippers were bounced from the playoffs Wednesday night after losing their Game 6 matchup to the Phoenix Suns. Despite this, Paul George’s strong play proved a lot of his critics wrong. Following the ga...
Knicks Reportedly Interested in Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal this offseason
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 19:35
The New York Knicks are coming off their best season in nearly 10 years, finishing fourth in the Eastern Conference, but losing to the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. With a team finally capable of comp...
Cavaliers Could Have Several Suitors For Kevin Love
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 15:00
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a pivotal offseason ahead of them. Not only do they have the No. 3 pick in July's draft, but they project to be active on the trade market with guys like Kevin Love, Collin Sexton and potenti...
Heat, Mavericks To Make Run At Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 14:00
In the second year of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era Clippers, they once again fell short, not making it to the NBA Finals. This is primarily due to the fact that Leonard missed significant time with a knee injury...
Post Up: Bucks Within One Win of NBA Finals
SLAMonline - 2 Jul 2021 13:00
In Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, both the Bucks and Hawks were without their best players. Trae Young (ankle) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) are both hoping to return later in the series, but neither could g...