Basketball News
Sue Bird to Represent Team USA as Flag Bearer in Olympics Opening Ceremony
SLAMonline - 22 Jul 2021 10:12
Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird is entering her fifth Olympic Games with a tremendous honor, representing Team USA as one of the two flag bearers in the Olympics opening ceremony Friday night. What better way to start your ...
Sizable gains in NBA Finals ratings from last year
ESPN - 22 Jul 2021 03:30
Television ratings for the NBA Finals and playoffs posted sizable increases over last year, but according to Nielsen, the average was the fourth-lowest since 1997.
Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore Approved as Limited Partners of Timberwolves and Lynx
SLAMonline - 22 Jul 2021 01:19
Major League legend Alex Rodriguez is now officially involved in the world of professional basketball. On Tuesday, the NBA Board of Governors approved Rodriguez and Marc Lore as limited partners for both the Minnesota Ti...
Giannis, Bucks celebrate 'our city' at title parade
ESPN - 22 Jul 2021 23:05
Thousands of fans lined downtown Milwaukee streets on Thursday to catch a glimpse of their beloved Bucks in a parade to celebrate the city's first NBA championship in half a century.
New Orleans Pelicans name Willie Green new head coach
InsideHoops - 22 Jul 2021 22:06
The New Orleans Pelicans have named Willie Green the team's new head coach, it was announced today by Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin. Green becomes the eighth head coach in franc...
Cam Thomas is Ready to Shoot the Lights Out in the League
SLAMonline - 22 Jul 2021 20:33
He was only 7 years old when it hit him; the moment he realized that there was more to it than his head could even wrap around at such a young age. Cam Thomas had seen enough to arrive at the conclusion that he had what ...
Coronavirus Cases Threaten Basketball Recruiting
The New York Times - 22 Jul 2021 18:51
Top prospects at Peach Jam, one of the most important summer basketball tournaments, hoped to impress college scouts but have been sidelined by coronavirus cases.
Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu undergoes major shoulder surgery
InsideHoops - 22 Jul 2021 18:20
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Onyeka Okongwu underwent surgery yesterday in Los Angeles to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Dr. Neal ElAttrache of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic performed the surgery. Okongwu w...
Russell to auction his prized NBA memorabilia
ESPN - 22 Jul 2021 18:15
Bill Russell, the most decorated man in NBA history, will be giving the public a chance to own some of the prized memorabilia from his Hall of Fame career.
Zach LaVine to Join Team USA in Tokyo on Thursday
SLAMonline - 22 Jul 2021 10:08
Less than 48 hours after being placed under health and safety protocols, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine received welcome news when he was cleared to join the USA Men’s Olympic squad in Tokyo on Thursday. Team USA's Za...
The Full List of 2021 NBA Draft Green Room Invitees
SLAMonline - 22 Jul 2021 00:36
Some prospects were given a reason for confidence by the NBA on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, the NBA announced the prospects invited to attend the 2021 NBA Draft and stay in the green room, an honor typically given to pr...
Houston Rockets Reportedly Prefer Jalen Green in 2021 NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 22 Jul 2021 00:14
The Houston Rockets have the second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, and with just over a week remaining, many are wondering who will be their preferred choice with the pick. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Conn...