Basketball News
LeBron James 'Bothered' Some Cavs Teammates Didn't Want Dwyane Wade
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 15:25
"I still know what he's capable of doing." The post LeBron James ‘Bothered’ Some Cavs Teammates Didn’t Want Dwyane Wade appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kristaps Porzingis Was Confused By 'Unicorn' Nickname
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 14:55
"What he tried to say I was a unique player." The post Kristaps Porzingis Was Confused By ‘Unicorn’ Nickname appeared first on SLAMonline.
Will Barton Delivers 37 Points, Game-Winner for Denver Nuggets
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 06:44
Will Barton capped his career-high 37-point performance with the game-winning layup in the final seconds to lift the Nuggets over the Bulls. The post Will Barton Delivers 37 Points, Game-Winner for Denver Nuggets appeare...
LaVar Ball Critical of Luke Walton and Julius Randle After Loss to Warriors
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 02:15
LaVar had a lot to say. The post LaVar Ball Critical of Luke Walton and Julius Randle After Loss to Warriors appeared first on SLAMonline.
Bone bruise in new spot will sideline Heat's Whiteside at least a week
Miami Herald - 1 Dec 2017 01:16
The Miami Heat will be without starting center Hassan Whiteside for at least a week after he sustained a bone bruise in a new spot on his left knee in …
Iman Shumpert undergoes knee surgery
InsideHoops - 1 Dec 2017 23:59
Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this morning at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. The surgery was performed by team physicians Dr. Richard Parker and Dr. James Rosne...
Respect The Game Episode 76: Duke's Dominance
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 23:26
Can anyone stop the Blue Devils? The post Respect The Game Episode 76: Duke’s Dominance appeared first on SLAMonline.
Austin Rivers to Clippers Fan: 'Shut the F**k Up'
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 22:30
"He was talking shit about the team, not even me." The post Austin Rivers to Clippers Fan: ‘Shut the F**k Up’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA notes from around the league
InsideHoops - 1 Dec 2017 21:53
Houston guard James Harden has scored at least 20 points in each of his 21 games this season, the NBA's longest season-opening streak since LeBron James' 33-game run in 2012-13. Utah has outscored opponents by an average...
Pels' Davis fined $25K for verbally abusing ref
ESPN - 1 Dec 2017 21:45
Anthony Davis, following the first ejection of his six-year NBA career, was fined $25,000 by the NBA for his actions during Wednesday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Mike Conley Tried To Play Mediator Between David Fizdale, Marc Gasol
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 21:41
Conley did his best to calm the situation. The post Mike Conley Tried To Play Mediator Between David Fizdale, Marc Gasol appeared first on SLAMonline.
Is Michael Porter Jr The Next Kevin Durant?
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 21:10
The 6-10 forward is projected as a top 5 draft pick. The post Is Michael Porter Jr The Next Kevin Durant? appeared first on SLAMonline.
Carmelo Anthony Says Thunder Are 'Pissed Off' About Start to Season
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 20:58
The Thunder are 8-12. The post Carmelo Anthony Says Thunder Are ‘Pissed Off’ About Start to Season appeared first on SLAMonline.
Taj Gibson on Derrick Rose: 'He'll Come Back'
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 19:59
Gibson said Rose needs time to think and adjust. The post Taj Gibson on Derrick Rose: ‘He’ll Come Back’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Heat's Whiteside out indefinitely, said won't return until 100 percent
Miami Herald - 1 Dec 2017 19:34
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra and Hassan Whiteside said Friday they aren't sure when Whiteside will return from a painful bone bruise on his left knee, but Whiteside said he won't …
Kyrie Irving Says His Mind 'Works A Lot Quicker Than Other People' in 4th Quarter
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 19:22
Drew lives for winning time. The post Kyrie Irving Says His Mind ‘Works A Lot Quicker Than Other People’ in 4th Quarter appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 19:01
The adidas Dame 4 gets some heavy burn on Thursday night. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
What's wrong with the Thunder? Problems start with offense
ESPN - 1 Dec 2017 18:30
The Oklahoma City Thunder were thought by some to be a legitimate challenger in the West. The issues start with their offense -- and the specific failings of their three biggest stars.
The Russell Westbrook Market Correction
Sports Illustrated - 1 Dec 2017 18:06
Russell Westbrook and the Thunder are a mess right now. Will Russ eventually make the haters look ridiculous or will he validate their criticism? All eyes are on OKC.
Austin Rivers: Donovan Mitchell Is 'The Best Rookie in the NBA--Excluding Ben Simmons'
SLAMonline - 1 Dec 2017 18:06
Mitchell torched the Clippers for 24 points on Thursday. The post Austin Rivers: Donovan Mitchell Is ‘The Best Rookie in the NBA--Excluding Ben Simmons’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sniping Is in Central Arkansas Star Jordan Howard's Blood
Sports Illustrated - 1 Dec 2017 16:59
Central Arkansas star Jordan Howard, who's been a scorer since the day he stepped on campus, is now an NBA draft sleeper with a diminutive stature and big time ability.
2017-18 NBA First-Quarter Awards: The MVP Race Is Already Insane
Sports Illustrated - 1 Dec 2017 15:07
Who's the NBA's MVP so far: Harden, LeBron, Kyrie or Giannis? It's not a simple answer. The Crossover dishes its first-quarter awards for the 2017-18 season.