Basketball News
Warriors against Lakers is a fascinating playoff matchup
InsideHoops - 2 May 2023 03:14
Via the OC Register: Who could possibly have seen this coming, even as late as a couple of months ago? The best, most interesting and maybe most competitive series in the second round of the NBA playoffs tips off Tuesday...
Butler getting treatment on ankle; still iffy for G2
ESPN - 2 May 2023 01:59
Jimmy Butler's injured right ankle is "the same as last night," according to Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and is getting treatment around the clock. However, Butler's status for Game 2 remains up in the air.
LeBron 'locked in' as rivalry with Steph resumes
ESPN - 2 May 2023 01:59
As the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors prepare for a star-laden Round 2 series, LeBron James knows that his battle with Stephen Curry will showcase "two of the most competitive players that have ever played ...
JR Smith Talks Golf and Dealing with the Narrative That's Followed Him Throughout His Career
SLAMonline - 2 May 2023 22:21
JR Smith is sitting in his car, which is parked outside of a local golf store in L.A., thinking about his past. It's been nearly three years since he played his last professional basketball game, and since then, Smith ha...
Sixers say G1 win won't affect Embiid's G2 status
ESPN - 2 May 2023 22:03
76ers coach Doc Rivers said that the decision over whether Joel Embiid plays in Game 2 on Wednesday will be "health-based" and that their 1-0 lead in the series won't affect his status.
A Look at the Playground Packs by Crossover Culture
SLAMonline - 2 May 2023 21:40
New basketball brand Crossover Culture has dropped a unique collection of Playground Packs -special drops of sneakers and apparel inspired by legendary street courts around the world. Paying homage to Rucker Park, Venice...
Group of Death? Biggest surprises? Finals Predictions? Breaking down FIBA World Cup draw
ESPN - 2 May 2023 17:13
Did Team USA luck out? Who gets out of this year's Group of Death? We look at the matchups of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
James Harden Scores 45 to Beat the Celtics
The New York Times - 2 May 2023 16:13
Asked to shoulder the load, Harden scored 45 points in a playoff game for the first time in eight years.
Zaire Wade has stopped trying to be universally liked
ESPN - 2 May 2023 14:08
You can say anything you like about Zaire Wade, and ask him countless questions about his father, but don't disrespect the Basketball Africa League or his team.
Embiid sits out Game 1 vs. Celts with knee injury
ESPN - 2 May 2023 01:59
Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Monday's Game 1 against the Celtics in Boston due to the sprained LCL in his right knee but there is optimism for a possible return for Game 2 on Wednesday, sources said.