Basketball News
Inside the Design of the Nike Kyrie 4
SLAMonline - 15 Dec 2017 19:02
The Nike Kyrie 4's lead designer, Ben Nethongkome, talks to us about the next step in Kyrie Irving's signature sneaker line. The post Inside the Design of the Nike Kyrie 4 appeared first on SLAMonline.
Porzingis: Melo should be shown 'love' at MSG
ESPN - 15 Dec 2017 18:46
Carmelo Anthony will return to Madison Square Garden on Saturday night for the first time since being traded to the Thunder, and Kristaps Porzingis hopes that Knicks fans will give Anthony a friendly reception.
N.B.A. Gives Referee Monty McCutchen New Job in League Office
The New York Times - 15 Dec 2017 06:15
As vice president, head of referee development and training, he will mentor and coach referees from the N.B.A., N.B.A. G League and the W.N.B.A.
Mirza Teletovic out due to lung condition
InsideHoops - 15 Dec 2017 06:03
Bucks forward Mirza Teletovic will be out of action due to pulmonary emboli in both lungs. The Bucks discovered Teletovic's condition after he experienced unusual fatigue earlier this week. Teletovic will undergo a 10-da...
Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis Leaves Nets Game With Knee Injury
Sports Illustrated - 15 Dec 2017 04:46
The Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis left Thursday night's game against the Nets with a sore left knee and did not return.
Porzingis exits vs. Nets with left knee soreness
ESPN - 15 Dec 2017 04:36
Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis left Thursday night's game against the Nets in the third quarter because of soreness in his left knee.
Bogut happy playing mentor in Los Angeles
ESPN - 15 Dec 2017 01:14
Andrew Bogut never expected to play big minutes in Los Angeles. But the veteran center is happy playing a mentor role at the Lakers, something he is keen to replicate as part of Australia's Tokyo Olympic team.
Color Blind
SLAMonline - 15 Dec 2017 23:39
Tim Duncan took a blue collar approach to a legendary '02-03 season that saw him win regular season MVP, a title and Finals MVP. The post Color Blind appeared first on SLAMonline.
On Pro Basketball: An N.B.A. Team in Mexico City: How Realistic Is That?
The New York Times - 15 Dec 2017 22:40
Smog, traffic, security concerns -- all are issues the league is assessing. But there are lots of reasons to think it might move aggressively into Mexico.
Porzingis questionable to play vs. Melo, OKC
ESPN - 15 Dec 2017 22:07
Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis is questionable for Saturday's home game against Carmelo Anthony and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The reasons why the Miami Heat's Dion Waiters is less efficient and shooting poorly
Miami Herald - 15 Dec 2017 20:08
CHARLOTTE - The Heat gave Dion Waiters a four-year, $52 million contract primarily because of his exemplary work over the final 25 games that he played last season - a …
Here's What LeBron Said to Lonzo Ball After Last Night's Cavs--Lakers Game
Sports Illustrated - 15 Dec 2017 19:17
LeBron tried to cover his mouth so the media couldn't see what he was saying, but a courtside mic picked up some of the conversation.
Gordon clears protocol, will start for Magic
ESPN - 15 Dec 2017 18:53
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has cleared the NBA's concussion protocol and will be available to play in Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Why Warriors are a 'headache' for Las Vegas
ESPN - 15 Dec 2017 17:55
The Golden State Warriors are the heavy favorites to repeat as NBA champions, but their high variance of final scores, starting lineups and effort on a nightly basis are making life difficult for bookmakers and bettors a...
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 15 Dec 2017 17:47
King James breaks out a "Long Live the King" Nike x Kith colorway. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Why LeBron James to the Rockets Will Never Happen
Sports Illustrated - 15 Dec 2017 17:13
There's always a new LeBron James rumor. The latest reports place him in Houston. Ben Golliver and Andrew Sharp explain why the move would never happen.
Stance Creates Collection of Player and Jersey Socks
SLAMonline - 15 Dec 2017 17:12
Stance has new socks coming down the pike, featuring players like Stephen Curry and LeBron James and teams like the Warriors and Cavaliers. The post Stance Creates Collection of Player and Jersey Socks appeared first on ...
NBA Draft Mailbag: Will Miles Bridges Be the First Spartan Selected?
Sports Illustrated - 15 Dec 2017 14:40
The Front Office's inaugural draft mailbag touches on several topics, including Michael Porter Jr.'s draft status, where Miles Bridges will be picked and more.
Post Up: The Rook and The King
SLAMonline - 15 Dec 2017 07:57
LeBron and Lonzo met on the court for the first time, the Knicks won a battle of New York, Detroit snapped its skid, and more! The post Post Up: The Rook and The King appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kristaps Porzingis exits game early with knee issue
InsideHoops - 15 Dec 2017 07:10
The Knicks beat the Nets Thursday night in Brooklyn. This despite Kristaps Porzingis exiting early with a knee issue. Here’s what the 7-foot 3-star had to say after the game: On what's going on with his knee: "It was o...
Luc Mbah a Moute out with dislocated shoulder
InsideHoops - 15 Dec 2017 06:21
The Houston Rockets forward Luc Mbah a Moute suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the second quarter of yesterday’s game against the Hornets. He will be re-evaluated in around one week. The Rockets are having a fanta...
Look: NBA 2K18 Leaked Nike's City Edition Jerseys
Sports Illustrated - 15 Dec 2017 03:45
Sorry Heat and Raptors fans, they were only able to grab pictures of 28 of the 30 jerseys. We'll have to wait to see the Miami and Toronto jerseys.