Basketball News
Sixers Opening Up Trade Discussion Around Ben Simmons
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 15:00
After a disappointing end to the season for the Philadelphia 76ers and an even worse ending for Ben Simmons, speculation about his future with the team started to arise. While he has his flaws, Simmons is still one of th...
Rockets In Aggressive Pursuit Of Pistons' No. 1 Overall Pick
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 14:00
The Detroit Pistons landed the coveted No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and have the opportunity to select consensus top pick Cade Cunningham. The 6-foot-8 guard has all the tools to take an NBA franchise to the ...
Ignite's Isaiah Todd Cancelling Workouts With Teams Outside Lottery
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 13:00
Isaiah Todd was one of the highly-rated high school recruits that took the G League path last season, alongside prospects like Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga. Although he wasn't the biggest name on the Ignite roster, h...
'Space Jam' premiere brings together LeBron and his viral sensation impersonator
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 23:21
At the premiere of his new movie Tuesday, James met YouTube personality Mark Phillips, who has established himself with his NBA impersonations and other online entertainment.
Candace Parker is the First Female Cover Athlete in NBA 2K History
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 22:54
The celebration surrounding Candace Parker‘s game, and what she’s brought to the WNBA, is long overdue. Parker will be the first female cover athlete in the history of the NBA 2K franchise, marking the W’s 25th ann...
Candace Parker Says She's Coming for Chelsea Gray in the 2021 WNBA All-Star Game
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 22:41
With less than eight hours before the WNBA’s 2021 All-Star Game tips, players on both Team WNBA and Team USA have begun some (friendly) smack talk. Chief among the recent comments made by the W’s stars are those made...
Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Had Surgery on Partially Torn ACL
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 19:53
With the Los Angeles Clippers eliminated from the playoffs, All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard is now officially on the road to recovery. According to The Atheltic’s Shams Charania, Leonard had successful surgery on his pa...
Warriors Reportedly Discussed Damian Lilliard Trade
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 19:22
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard and Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry are two of the deadliest shooters in NBA history. But what if they were on the same team? While it may seem like the t...
Sky's Parker to be first woman on NBA 2K cover
ESPN - 14 Jul 2021 19:15
Chicago Sky star Candace Parker will be the first woman featured on the cover of NBA 2K for the WNBA 25th anniversary special edition when it's released Sept. 10.
Jamahl Mosley Announced as Head Coach of Orlando Magic
SLAMonline - 14 Jul 2021 06:15
Jamahl Mosley, the associate head coach for the Dallas Mavericks for the previous seven seasons, has been announced as the new head coach for the Orlando Magic after signing a four-year contract. Prior to his tenure in D...
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard undergoes ACL surgery
InsideHoops - 14 Jul 2021 02:58
L.A. Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard underwent surgery today to repair a partial tear of his right anterior cruciate ligament. Via the Los Angeles Times: Leonard underwent surgery Tuesday to repair what the Clippers descr...