Basketball News
Will Barton Declines Player Option, Becomes Free Agent
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2021 13:00
Will Barton has been a key piece of the Denver Nuggets' success over the past seven seasons. Known for being a spark plug off the bench, or even a quality starter, he's one of the more important pieces on the team. With ...
U.S. men's nine 3-pointers fuel win over Spain
ESPN - 19 Jul 2021 06:22
The U.S. men's basketball team beat Spain 83-76 on Sunday in the final exhibition game before the Tokyo Olympics.
Team USA member Zach LaVine has placed in USA Basketball's health and safety protocols
InsideHoops - 19 Jul 2021 23:40
USA Basketball Men's National Team member Zach LaVine has been placed under USA Basketball’s health and safety protocols and will not travel with the team to Tokyo today. Per USA Basketball, this is being done “out o...
Storm's Katie Lou Samuelson Withdraws from Olympics After Testing Positive for COVID-19
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2021 22:55
Yet another US Olympian will be forced to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics, as Seattle Storm forward Katie Lou Samuelson announced on her Instagram that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Samuelson was originally set ...
Houston Rockets hire Julian Duncan as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer
InsideHoops - 19 Jul 2021 21:34
The Houston Rockets today announced they have hired Julian Duncan as their Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer. He most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility for the...
Zach LaVine Says He Wants To Be In Chicago Long-Term
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2021 15:00
Zach LaVine has established himself as a star and one of the premier scorers in the entire NBA. However, he's entering the final year of his contract next season at the age of 26. Eligible for an extension this summer, L...
Steve Kerr Hopes James Wiseman Can Follow in DeAndre Ayton's Footsteps
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2021 14:00
After being selected No. 2 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, James Wiseman had a tough rookie season. Not only was his on-court performance inconsistent, but he couldn't stay healthy. Wiseman played in just 39 games (27 sta...