Basketball News
The 31 Best Quotes from the Year of Kyrie Irving
Sports Illustrated - 22 Dec 2017 15:10
As we approach the end of 2017, we look back on the best Kyrie Irving quotes and appreciate the year of just asking questions.
Michael Beasley Scores 32, Pumps Up Team in Postgame Huddle
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 06:52
The fourth quarter of Thursday night’s Knicks-Celtics game became the Michael Beasley Show. Beasley scored 18 of his 32 points in the final 12 minutes, turning a tie game into The post Michael Beasley Scores 32, Pumps ...
DeMar DeRozan Drops a Career-High 45 Points Against the 76ers, Including Six Threes
Sports Illustrated - 22 Dec 2017 05:27
In Thursday's game against Philadelphia, DeMar DeRozan showed he has the range to open up another part of his game.
Jojo Is the Artist of Choice Among N.B.A. Stars
The New York Times - 22 Dec 2017 12:00
Joseph Anavim, a Long Island native, has made pop-art paintings for Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis and many others.
Cavs PG Thomas won't play Christmas Day
ESPN - 22 Dec 2017 01:36
Isaiah Thomas was reinstated to the Cavs' roster Thursday, but the team ruled him out for its Christmas Day game against the Warriors.
DeMar DeRozan Says Raptors Deserve To Play on Christmas Day
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 23:45
Toronto hasn't played on Christmas since 2001. The post DeMar DeRozan Says Raptors Deserve To Play on Christmas Day appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: Blazers' Lillard (hamstring) out next 2
ESPN - 22 Dec 2017 23:10
Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who is averaging 25.5 points, will miss games against the Nuggets and Lakers with a hamstring strain, a source told ESPN.
Report: Rockets 'Likely' To Pursue LeBron James in 2018 Free Agency
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 22:29
Morey wants to Chris Paul and sign Bron. The post Report: Rockets ‘Likely’ To Pursue LeBron James in 2018 Free Agency appeared first on SLAMonline.
Doris Burke on LeBron, Women in Broadcasting, and Christmas Day Games
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 21:12
We chop it up with Doris Burke. The post Doris Burke on LeBron, Women in Broadcasting, and Christmas Day Games appeared first on SLAMonline.
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside's absence extended again
Miami Herald - 22 Dec 2017 20:06
The Heat is playing a rare set of back-to-back home games this weekend believing it won't have any of the rotation players who sustained injuries in recent weeks. Coach Erik …
Brookfield Duece Drops 'Better Late Than Never' Mixtape
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 19:29
Front Page Music. The post Brookfield Duece Drops ‘Better Late Than Never’ Mixtape appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 19:12
The Utah Jazz lead the way in another night of fresh NBA kicks. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Respect The Game Episode 78: Spencer Dinwiddie
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 18:44
Tune in alert. The post Respect The Game Episode 78: Spencer Dinwiddie appeared first on SLAMonline.
Daryl Morey: Rockets 'Obsessed' With Beating the Warriors
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 16:15
"I think I'm not supposed to say that." The post Daryl Morey: Rockets ‘Obsessed’ With Beating the Warriors appeared first on SLAMonline.
Lakers Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Serving Jail Sentence
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 15:01
"I just have to deal with this legal situation that came with it." The post Lakers Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Serving Jail Sentence appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: MVP Beasley
SLAMonline - 22 Dec 2017 08:19
Michael Beasley's 18-point fourth quarter earned him some MVP chants, DeMar DeRozan scored 45, and the Cavs ended the Bulls' win streak. The post Post Up: MVP Beasley appeared first on SLAMonline.
No Chris Paul or Blake Griffin in Clippers vs Rockets Friday
InsideHoops - 22 Dec 2017 04:07
It’s always fun to see how a star player performs against his former team. But that gift will not be presented to us on Friday. Here’s the LA Times reporting: Friday night was supposed to a matchup between the new-lo...
Keeping Score: In Kyle Kuzma, the Lakers Found a Gem Late in the First Round
The New York Times - 22 Dec 2017 03:28
Taken 27th, a point in the N.B.A. draft typically reserved for Europeans and players with discernible flaws, Kuzma immediately thrived for the Lakers.
Fantasy 30: Warriors getting healthier, Rockets hurting
ESPN - 22 Dec 2017 02:24
We take a trip around the NBA to suss out key fantasy tidbits on every team, including the latest on players returning from injuries and those who recently got hurt.