Basketball News
The Process Is Over: Ben Simmons and the 76ers Have Arrived
Sports Illustrated - 30 Nov 2017 14:32
Ben Simmons is not the next LeBron James, but he may be the next NBA star to fill the lane he opened.
Kristaps Porzingis Not Worried About Ankle Injury
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 13:55
"I think it looked worse than it felt." The post Kristaps Porzingis Not Worried About Ankle Injury appeared first on SLAMonline.
Steph, KD lead way in OT as Warriors fend off Lonzo, Lakers
ESPN - 30 Nov 2017 08:39
The first meeting between Steph Curry and Lonzo Ball was a thriller, but the reigning champs eventually rose to the top, with Kevin Durant scoring 29.
Anthony Davis Ejected For First Time In NBA Career
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 04:42
AD got the boot for the first time in the Association. The post Anthony Davis Ejected For First Time In NBA Career appeared first on SLAMonline.
Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis Leaves Game With Ankle Injury
The New York Times - 30 Nov 2017 04:19
In the first quarter of the Knicks' game against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, Porzingis exited after his right ankle was badly turned in a collision.
Report: Marc Gasol Thought David Fizdale Was 'A Little Bit of a [Phony]'
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 22:45
Gasol did not see eye-to-eye with Fiz. The post Report: Marc Gasol Thought David Fizdale Was ‘A Little Bit of a [Phony]’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: Porzingis' MRI negative, day-to-day
ESPN - 30 Nov 2017 22:30
An MRI taken Thursday on New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis' injured right ankle was negative, revealing no damage, league sources told ESPN. Porzingis was hurt Wednesday when Justise Winslow stepped on Porzingis' r...
Mask Off
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 22:11
As a player, 15-time All-Star Kevin Garnett was as animated as it gets, but off the court he's always kept his privacy. Now, as the host of "Area 21," KG is showing the world his true personality. The post Mask Off appea...
Terrence Ross Out Indefinitely With Sprained MCL, Tibial Fracture
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 21:59
Ross landed awkwardly on Russell Westbrook. The post Terrence Ross Out Indefinitely With Sprained MCL, Tibial Fracture appeared first on SLAMonline.
Marc Gasol is the only one who can save Memphis' season
ESPN - 30 Nov 2017 21:16
Marc Gasol is a three-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year. But to stop the bleeding in Memphis, the Grizzlies need something they haven't seen from their 32-year-old center: leadership.
'It's hard to figure out this team right now,' says Heat coach Erik Spoelstra
Miami Herald - 30 Nov 2017 21:04
Just when you thought the Heat was on a roll, they slipped back into the quagmire. Miami displayed a split personality equally last season with a miserable first half that …
Magic say Ross out 'indefinitely' with leg injuries
ESPN - 30 Nov 2017 20:37
The Orlando Magic say forward Terrence Ross has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee and a non-displaced fracture of the same leg, and will be out indefinitely.
LeBron James To Ben Simmons: You Can Be Better Than Me
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 20:22
LeBron gave a 17-year-old Simmons some words of encouragement. The post LeBron James To Ben Simmons: You Can Be Better Than Me appeared first on SLAMonline.
Russell Westbrook Takes Ownership of OKC's Struggles
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 19:30
The Thunder have been the NBA's most disappointing team. The post Russell Westbrook Takes Ownership of OKC’s Struggles appeared first on SLAMonline.
Shoot Your Shot: Lauri Markkanen Battles Through a Rookie Slump
Sports Illustrated - 30 Nov 2017 19:24
Life is never easy for a good shooter on a bad offense, and Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen is certainly facing the adversity in Chicago.
The History of the Nike LeBron Signature Line: LEBRON 11 - LEBRON 15
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 19:20
A look at the King's most recent signature Swoosh sneakers. The post The History of the Nike LeBron Signature Line: LEBRON 11 – LEBRON 15 appeared first on SLAMonline.
Doc Rivers Fine With Being on the Hot Seat
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 19:05
The LA Clippers are in for a long winter. The post Doc Rivers Fine With Being on the Hot Seat appeared first on SLAMonline.
Ben Simmons Says 'Hack-a-Ben' Strategy Won't 'Happen For Much Longer'
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 18:45
Simmons went to the line an NBA-record 24 times in the fourth. The post Ben Simmons Says ‘Hack-a-Ben’ Strategy Won’t ‘Happen For Much Longer’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 18:36
Under Armour shines, Born Ready breaks out "Wheat" XIIIs and Swaggy P rocks Crazy 8s in return to LA. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Joel Embiid Visited Meek Mill in Prison
SLAMonline - 30 Nov 2017 18:30
"They really lifted Meek's spirits." The post Joel Embiid Visited Meek Mill in Prison appeared first on SLAMonline.
Trade for these players ready to break out in fantasy
ESPN - 30 Nov 2017 18:30
Which NBA players are set to break out in the coming weeks for fantasy basketball? Our experts debate.
The Clock Is Ticking on the OKC Thunder
Sports Illustrated - 30 Nov 2017 18:08
Two months. With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, the Thunder must get their affairs in order before February.