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NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 21 Nov 2017 19:15
Player editions galore highlight a crazy night in NBA kicks. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Is it too early to judge construction of Heat's roster? Early returns are troubling
Miami Herald - 21 Nov 2017 10:00
The Miami Heat is roughly one-fifth of the way through its regular season schedule and it's still too early to make any firm judgements on what this can team be …
Kyrie Irving Drops 47 Points, Gets MVP Chants in Dallas
SLAMonline - 21 Nov 2017 07:00
He scored including 10 points in OT to lead Boston to their 16th straight W. The post Kyrie Irving Drops 47 Points, Gets MVP Chants in Dallas appeared first on SLAMonline.
Bucks' Kidd misses game after daughter's birth
ESPN - 21 Nov 2017 03:41
Bucks' Kidd misses game after daughter's birth
J.J. Barea receives October NBA Cares Community Assist Award
InsideHoops - 21 Nov 2017 02:48
Dallas Mavericks guard J.J. Barea has received the October NBA Cares Community Assist Award in recognition of his continuous relief efforts in Puerto Rico following devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, the NBA announce...
Here's one thing the Heat must do to stop the Celtics' 16-game winning streak
Miami Herald - 21 Nov 2017 23:18
The red-hot Boston Celtics, winners of 16 games in a row and led by the NBA's best clutch scorer Kyrie Irving, are the speeding train the struggling Miami Heat will …
Cousins: Big-man rebounding led to ejection
ESPN - 21 Nov 2017 22:45
Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins, who was ejected from Monday's game against the Thunder, says that he was only protecting a rebound the way big men are trained to do -- and that Thunder guard Russell Westbrook "did a go...
Coach says Heat's offensive woes start with the details. Here is Spoelstra's solution
Miami Herald - 21 Nov 2017 22:04
Hassan Whiteside says the Heat's struggles with setting screens correctly -- a complaint both Dion Waiters and coach Erik Spoelstra brought up Monday -- comes down to his teammates being …
Durant (ankle sprain) questionable vs Thunder
ESPN - 21 Nov 2017 21:35
Kevin Durant has been ruled questionable for the Warriors' game against his former team, the Thunder, on Wednesday. Durant sprained his left ankle Saturday against the 76ers and missed Sunday's game.
How Lonzo Ball being a Big Baller helped his biggest rival, De'Aaron Fox
ESPN - 21 Nov 2017 21:25
With Lonzo Ball out of the running, sneaker companies turned their attention to De'Aaron Fox, quickly making him the highest-paid sneaker endorser among 2017 draft picks.
Spoelstra talks Celtics 16-game winning streak and more
Miami Herald - 21 Nov 2017 21:20
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra talks about the upcoming game against the Boston Celtics. Nov. 21, 2017. …
Will Russell Westbrook find KD-like chemistry with Paul George?
ESPN - 21 Nov 2017 21:13
As Kevin Durant returns, the Thunder are still looking for their two biggest stars to make the kind of connections that once electrified OKC.
Beware, Celtics and Cavs? Here's who could surprise the East
ESPN - 21 Nov 2017 20:49
Boston's stunning win streak is at 16, and Cleveland has started a modest streak of its own. But according to ESPN's Basketball Power Index, they aren't the only threats in the Eastern Conference.
The Raptors Remade Their Mind-Set, Not Their Roster. It's Working.
The New York Times - 21 Nov 2017 19:13
Using the same core players, Toronto has reset its culture and become a convert to 3-point shooting, floor spacing and ball movement over isolation play.
Blake Griffin and the Clippers Are Not Built to Survive Injury
Sports Illustrated - 21 Nov 2017 18:29
The Clippers have officially lost nine straight games, and we won't know whether they're capable of recovery until they have a clean bill of health.
adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 'Grey/Bold Orange/Solid Grey'
SLAMonline - 21 Nov 2017 17:13
The next YEEZY drops on Saturday. The post adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 ‘Grey/Bold Orange/Solid Grey’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Klay Thompson Made a Random Cameo on the Local News to Talk About Scaffolding
Sports Illustrated - 21 Nov 2017 16:36
This is peak Klay.
Why Bol Bol -- Son of Manute -- Will Be Your Favorite Basketball Player
The New York Times - 21 Nov 2017 16:16
He has the name, the size and the attitude to succeed. A 7-footer with a strong perimeter game, Bol has committed to playing at Oregon.
Kevin Garnett: Thon Maker to Win MVP 'One Day'
SLAMonline - 21 Nov 2017 15:55
"Thon Maker reminds me a lot of myself." The post Kevin Garnett: Thon Maker to Win MVP ‘One Day’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Tyronn Lue: LeBron James' Playing Time Overblown
SLAMonline - 21 Nov 2017 15:25
LeBron the NBA with 37.9 minutes per game. The post Tyronn Lue: LeBron James’ Playing Time Overblown appeared first on SLAMonline.
Tony Allen: Russell Westbrook 'Definitely Flopped' vs DeMarcus Cousins
SLAMonline - 21 Nov 2017 14:55
Allen said Cousins' "emotions got the best of him." The post Tony Allen: Russell Westbrook ‘Definitely Flopped’ vs DeMarcus Cousins appeared first on SLAMonline.
The Sleeper Emerging as One of the 2018 NBA Draft's Best Guards
Sports Illustrated - 21 Nov 2017 14:50
The last time Virginia Tech produced a first-round draft pick it was Dell Curry in 1986. Could this sleeper be the one to end the drought?