Basketball News
Inside the NBA Academy and what it means for the future of basketball
ESPN - 28 Dec 2017 16:51
The NBA Academy Africa -- one of six across the world that provides teenagers with NBA-level resources -- took its first trip ever to Europe for a series of competitive games.
Wolves' Teague will get MRI after hurting knee
ESPN - 28 Dec 2017 08:28
Wolves point guard Jeff Teague will have an MRI on Thursday after injuring his left knee in the team's overtime win against the Nuggets on Wednesday.
Rajon Rondo Records 25 Assists In Pelicans Win
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 05:49
Rajon Rondo recorded a career-high 25 assists on Wednesday, making him the first player since Jason Kidd in 1996 to hand out 25 or more in a single game. The The post Rajon Rondo Records 25 Assists In Pelicans Win appear...
Fultz expected to up activity during Sixers' trip
ESPN - 28 Dec 2017 02:57
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz is expected to participate in more basketball activities during the team's latest road trip. A shoulder issue has sidelined him since Oct. 23.
The best and worst of South Florida sports in 2017
Miami Herald - 28 Dec 2017 00:12
This was a year in South Florida sports that brought us another Marlins fire sale, another Panthers coaching change, Dolphins wins against both of February's Super Bowl participants (but aggravation …
Sources: Gerald Green signing with Rockets
ESPN - 28 Dec 2017 22:29
Free agent Gerald Green is signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal with the Rockets, league sources told ESPN.
John Wall Says Wizards Are 'Playing For Stats' Against Sub-.500 Teams
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 21:51
The Wizards lost to the Hawks on Wednesday. The post John Wall Says Wizards Are ‘Playing For Stats’ Against Sub-.500 Teams appeared first on SLAMonline.
The Heat's offense involves centers distributing the ball more. Can Whiteside adjust?
Miami Herald - 28 Dec 2017 21:47
Hassan Whiteside's 7-foot, 265-pound frame allows him to do some impressive things on the court. But what the Heat asked its big men to do more of during his absence …
Justin Holiday explains why he thought he'd re-sign with Knicks
NY Daily News - 28 Dec 2017 21:25
Justin Holiday wanted to return to the Knicks and believed the feeling was mutual.
Draymond Green says Kevin Durant is Defensive Player of Year
InsideHoops - 28 Dec 2017 20:06
A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors) on Dec 27, 2017 at 10:55pm PST When discussing Kevin Durant, we usually think of his scoring ability first, overall superstar skills second, and then maybe people stop a...
Under Armour Curry 4 Low 'Nothing But Nets'
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 19:45
Stephen Curry will donate an insecticide-treated bed net to Nothing But Nets, protecting kids, refugees, and families from malaria for each pair of Curry 4 Lows sold. The post Under Armour Curry 4 Low ‘Nothing But Nets...
Knicks' Enes Kanter trying to block out looming contract decision
NY Daily News - 28 Dec 2017 19:09
It's been long assumed Enes Kanter will opt into the final year of his contract. The $18.4 million is just too great.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 19:06
"Nothing But Nets" UA Curry 4 Lows, "Altitude XIIIs," and sick PG1s top Wednesday's best NBA kicks. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Rockets to be without Paul against Celtics
ESPN - 28 Dec 2017 18:34
The Rockets have listed Chris Paul as out for Thursday's game against the Celtics, marking the point guard's third missed game since straining his left adductor last week.
Kith Releasing Special Edition Nike LeBron 15s on Saturday
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 18:20
Limited pairs will drop at midnight EST. The post Kith Releasing Special Edition Nike LeBron 15s on Saturday appeared first on SLAMonline.
Marc Gasol: 'I Don't Have a Season to Throw Away'
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 18:00
The Grizz insist they won't tank. The post Marc Gasol: ‘I Don't Have a Season to Throw Away’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Draymond Green: Kevin Durant 'Leading Candidate' for Defensive Player of the Year
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 17:35
"I'll vote for him right now." The post Draymond Green: Kevin Durant ‘Leading Candidate’ for Defensive Player of the Year appeared first on SLAMonline.
Jimmy Butler Hangs 39 Points on Denver
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 17:00
Jimmy Buckets scored 12 of Minn's 14 points in overtime. The post Jimmy Butler Hangs 39 Points on Denver appeared first on SLAMonline.
Vince Carter Drops Season-High 24 Points on the Cavs
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 16:05
"He's a Hall of Famer for a reason." The post Vince Carter Drops Season-High 24 Points on the Cavs appeared first on SLAMonline.
Knicks center Joakim Noah will be inactive against Bulls
NY Daily News - 28 Dec 2017 08:27
Joakim Noah will not play at the United Center this season. And that's only because he's no longer good enough to make the roster.
Knicks blow lead late in fourth, fall to Bulls, 92-87
NY Daily News - 28 Dec 2017 08:27
The Knicks blew it.
Post Up: Dimes And Triples
SLAMonline - 28 Dec 2017 08:21
Rajon Rondo had 25 assists in 30 minutes, Paul George hit seven threes, the Bulls and Mavericks both won thrillers, and more! The post Post Up: Dimes And Triples appeared first on SLAMonline.