Basketball News
Shareef O'Neal says dad Shaq opposed draft path
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 04:01
Shareef O'Neal, speaking Tuesday following a pre-draft workout with the Lakers, said he and his father, franchise legend Shaquille O'Neal, were at odds over his decision to enter the NBA draft. Said the younger O'Neal: "...
Brown looks to build 'winning culture' with Kings
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 04:01
One day after celebrating the Warriors' fourth championship in eight years with a victory parade through San Francisco, Mike Brown was formally introduced as coach of the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.
NBA free agency 2022: Latest deals, news and buzz
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 02:28
What's going down ahead of NBA free agency? Keep it here for the latest updates leading up to June 30.
N.B.A. Draft Preview: A Deep Field Could Yield Surprise Stars
The New York Times - 22 Jun 2022 06:01
Fans may have heard of Chet Holmgren and Shaedon Sharpe, but others are ready for their shot: "I knew if I got good enough, the N.B.A. would find me," one said.
Auburn's Smith favored to go No. 1 in NBA draft
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 23:40
Jabari Smith Jr. is the consensus favorite to be the No. 1 pick, but odds at sportsbooks have been moving on what bookmakers say has become the most heavily bet NBA draft ever.
Sources: Connaughton opts in, stays with Bucks
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 23:40
Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has opted to remain with the team for the 2022-23 season, exercising his $5.7 million option, sources told ESPN. He is now eligible to sign an extension this offseason.
Angel McCoughtry and adidas Look to Inspire the Next Generation with Refurbished 'Reach For the Stars' Court in Louisville
SLAMonline - 22 Jun 2022 00:59
Angel McCoughtry has been manifesting this moment for a long time now. The WNBA All-Star had thought of refurbishing and designing her own basketball court years ago but had never actually acted on it until now. After th...
Draft betting roundtable: Is Jabari Smith a lock at No. 1?
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 23:49
Our betting experts offer their perspective on the best value in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night.
Pelicans will host October 2022 preseason game against Hawks in Birmingham, Alabama
InsideHoops - 22 Jun 2022 08:55
The New Orleans Pelicans will host a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, October 14, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama - home of the Pelicans' NBA G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron. Tipoff ...
Cavaliers exercise contract option on Dean Wade
InsideHoops - 22 Jun 2022 21:56
The Cleveland Cavaliers have exercised their fourth-year team option on forward Dean Wade, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts. Wade (6-9, 228) appeared i...
How Mystics' Elizabeth and NBA Draft Prospect Mark Williams are Turning Basketball into a Family Business
SLAMonline - 22 Jun 2022 21:45
They both share the same gleaming smile. They're both defensive aficionados, begging you to bring the ball anywhere near their paint, let alone attempt to score over their outstretched arms. Both of their games have been...
Chicago Sky Send a Message With Historic 28-Point Comeback Against Las Vegas
SLAMonline - 22 Jun 2022 19:55
The Chicago Sky sent a resounding message that said they’re defending champs for a reason after mounting the biggest comeback in WNBA history on Tuesday. Despite a 41-point first quarter from Las Vegas and a 28-point d...
Bradley Beal Refute's Report He Will Decline Player Option
SLAMonline - 22 Jun 2022 19:14
Bradley Beal has spent the past four seasons on Wizards teams that haven’t made the playoffs leading many to question if he will leave the team. On Tuesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Beal is expected to...
Fanatics' Rubin exiting Sixers, Devils ownership
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 19:03
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is divesting his 11-year stake in the 76ers and Devils as his company expands into sports betting and individual player partnerships.
Tina Charles First WNBA Player With At Least 6850 Points and 3500 Rebounds
SLAMonline - 22 Jun 2022 18:45
Tina Charles has made making WNBA history her thing this season. During the Mercury’s 94-71 loss to the Lynx, Charles became the first player in WNBA history to contribute at least 6,850 points and 3,500 rebounds. Char...
Fanatics' Rubin exiting Sixers, Devils ownership
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 17:05
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is divesting his 11-year stake in the 76ers and Devils as his company expands into sports betting and individual player partnerships.
Miami Heat reportedly extend qualifying offer to Caleb Martin
InsideHoops - 22 Jun 2022 10:12
Via the Miami Herald: The Heat extended a $2.1 million qualifying offer to forward Caleb Martin on Tuesday, as expected, to retain the right to match outside offers up to the $10.3 million midlevel exception to re-sign h...
Suns name Morgan Cato Assistant GM and VP of Basketball Operations
InsideHoops - 22 Jun 2022 09:57
The Phoenix Suns have named Morgan Cato as Assistant General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations. "We're excited to welcome Morgan to the Valley and to the Suns organization" said General Manager James Jo...
Mike Brown introduced as new Sacramento Kings head coach
InsideHoops - 22 Jun 2022 08:26
Via ESPN.com: A day removed from the Golden State Warriors’ championship parade in San Francisco, Mike Brown appeared 90 miles up Interstate 80 on Tuesday, reporting for duty as the new head coach of the Sacramento Kin...
Sources: Nunn opts for another year with Lakers
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 04:01
Kendrick Nunn, 26, who missed all of last season because of a bone bruise in his right knee, is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $5.25 million, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Suns' Biyombo gets private audience with pope
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 00:02
Suns big man Bismack Biyombo had a private audience with Pope Francis after the pontiff was forced to cancel a trip to Congo because of a knee injury.
Sources: Rockets' Wall opts in; sides to talk future
ESPN - 22 Jun 2022 00:02
Rockets guard John Wall exercised his $47.4 million player option for the 2022-23 season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.