Basketball News
Trail Blazers 103, Knicks 91: Knicks Fall Back to .500 With Loss to Trail Blazers
The New York Times - 28 Nov 2017 05:30
Damian Lillard scored 32 points at Madison Square Garden as Portland handed the Knicks their third straight loss.
David Fizdale Is Fired by Memphis Grizzlies
The New York Times - 28 Nov 2017 02:59
In a move that stunned many around the N.B.A., Fizdale was fired after a 7-12 start. The Grizzlies had lost their last eight straight games.
Pop disputes Parker's timeline for Kawhi return
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 02:51
Gregg Popovich said he hopes to get Kawhi Leonard back "shortly" but disputed Tony Parker's timeline of two to three weeks for when Leonard would return from his quad injury.
The Best Flashbaq: Shaq on Ewing, Kobe and His MSG Debut 25 Years Later
Sports Illustrated - 28 Nov 2017 15:00
The Big Diesel reflects on his NBA debut and discusses his place in basketball's pantheon of pivot.
Gregg Popovich to Ref: 'Kiss My Ass'
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2017 13:55
Why so angry, Pop? The post Gregg Popovich to Ref: ‘Kiss My Ass’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Staggering Clippers Hold Their Breath After Blake Griffin Injures Knee
Sports Illustrated - 28 Nov 2017 09:19
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin will undergo testing on left knee after Austin Rivers rolled on him during a scrum.
LeBron James: Entire 'Basketball World' Shocked by David Fizdale's Firing
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2017 06:45
"He ain't gon' kiss nobody's ass." The post LeBron James: Entire ‘Basketball World’ Shocked by David Fizdale’s Firing appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sixers' Simmons leaves game with ankle sprain
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 05:39
Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons sprained his right ankle Monday in the fourth quarter against the Cavaliers and did not return.
Popovich ejected for 2nd time this month
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 05:25
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was issued technical fouls from two different officials before he was finally ejected from San Antonio's matchup against the Mavericks.
Javonte Smart Drops 64 Points in Honor of Late Father
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2017 01:36
The LSU commit put up a monster game on Saturday. The post Javonte Smart Drops 64 Points in Honor of Late Father appeared first on SLAMonline.
Grizzlies fire head coach David Fizdale
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2017 00:54
Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace today announced that the organization has relieved David Fizdale of his head coaching duties. Grizzlies associate head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has been named interim head co...
Spurs will have some "figuring out to do" when Kawhi returns
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 23:16
LaMarcus Aldridge & Co. have stepped up during Kawhi Leonard's absence. How will the team adjust when he comes back?
One Time 4 Your Mind
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2017 23:05
Aaron Gordon has matured off the court and gotten better on the court. Now he's on the verge of stardom and a massive contract. The post One Time 4 Your Mind appeared first on SLAMonline.
Clips' Griffin has sprain, could miss two months
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 22:23
Blake Griffin does not have structural damage in his left knee, but a sprained MCL could keep him out two months, the team said.
Knicks' Kanter sorry for encouraging fighting
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 22:17
Enes Kanter was admonished by the Knicks' front office Tuesday after he told a New York teammate to "fight" the Trail Blazers in the team's Monday loss. Kanter says he's learning: "This is my second language. When I say ...
Grizz GM defends firing: Gasol not 'coach killer'
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 22:04
GM Chris Wallace said a 2-11 stretch by the Grizzlies wasn't "going to change magically anytime soon," which led to his decision to fire David Fizdale.
Enes Kanter urges teammate to fight opponent
InsideHoops - 28 Nov 2017 21:30
NBA players need to show fight on the court in the form of competitive basketball. Not in the form of actual fighting. With that in mind, here’s the New York Daily News reporting on enthusiastic Knicks center Enes Kant...
Report: Blake Griffin Out Two Months With MCL Sprain in Left Knee
Sports Illustrated - 28 Nov 2017 21:22
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Kevin Durant Gives Scouting Report on LaMelo Ball, Zion Williamson and Other Top Recruits
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2017 20:18
Never too early to start scouting the competition. The post Kevin Durant Gives Scouting Report on LaMelo Ball, Zion Williamson and Other Top Recruits appeared first on SLAMonline.
Heat not planning on bringing back recently-fired former assistant as coach
Miami Herald - 28 Nov 2017 20:16
The Miami Heat has an opening for an assistant coach. But Erik Spoelstra said after Tuesday morning's shootaround it is not planning on having former assistant David Fizdale rejoin the …
How Bruce Lee became a muse for Kareem and an All-Rookie guard
ESPN - 28 Nov 2017 20:10
The martial arts legend, who would have been 77 this week, shared a unique bond with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and inspires Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray.
Karl-Anthony Towns Talks Jelly Fam, Workouts with Kyrie and his Custom Sneakers
SLAMonline - 28 Nov 2017 19:47
KAT on the inspiration that the Jelly Fam is bringing and what he learned from Kyrie. The post Karl-Anthony Towns Talks Jelly Fam, Workouts with Kyrie and his Custom Sneakers appeared first on SLAMonline.