Basketballers news

Here are some recent news updates from the world of basketball:

NBA News

  1. LeBron James reaches 35,000 points milestone: Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 35,000 points, achieving the feat at the age of 37.
  2. Giannis Antetokounmpo signs extension with Bucks: The Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a five-year, $228 million contract extension, keeping the reigning NBA MVP in Milwaukee through the 2025-26 season.
  3. Luka Doncic sets new scoring record: Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic scored 51 points in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers, setting a new franchise record for most points in a single game.
  4. NBA suspends season due to COVID-19 outbreak: The NBA suspended its season indefinitely due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases among players and staff.

International Basketball News

  1. Australia wins FIBA World Cup: The Australian national team won its first FIBA World Cup title, defeating the United States 92-80 in the championship game.
  2. Spain wins EuroBasket: The Spanish national team won its 13th EuroBasket title, defeating France 88-76 in the championship game.
  3. NBA players participate in Olympic qualifying tournament: Several NBA players, including Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and Nikola Jokic, participated in the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament, helping their respective countries secure spots in the 2021 Olympics.

College Basketball News

  1. Gonzaga wins NCAA Tournament: The Gonzaga Bulldogs won their first NCAA Tournament title, defeating Baylor 86-70 in the championship game.
  2. Coach K retires: Duke University head coach Mike Krzyzewski announced his retirement, ending a 47-year coaching career that included five NCAA championships.
  3. Top recruits commit to college programs: Several top high school recruits, including Chet Holmgren and Jalen Duren, committed to college programs, with Holmgren choosing Gonzaga and Duren choosing Memphis.

Other News

  1. WNBA season suspended due to COVID-19: The WNBA suspended its season due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases among players and staff.
  2. Basketball Hall of Fame class announced: The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced its 2021 class, which includes players like Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, and Ben Wallace, as well as coaches like Rick Adelman and Chris Mullin.
  3. NBA 2K22 game released: The latest installment in the NBA 2K video game series, NBA 2K22, was released, featuring updated rosters and gameplay mechanics.