Basketball News
76ers rally for win vs. Nuggets; Embiid sits out
ESPN - 31 Dec 2017 09:03
Dario Saric had 20 points and nine rebounds and keyed a second-half run to lead the 76ers over the Nuggets 107-102 on Saturday night. The Sixers decided to sit star center Joel Embiid in one game of back-to-backs to not ...
Bitter taste: LeBron gets cake, Cavs lose again
ESPN - 31 Dec 2017 08:51
On his 33rd birthday, LeBron James and the Cavaliers were gifted another loss -- their fourth in five games -- by the Jazz on Saturday. The loss also was the seventh straight for James in Utah.
Goran Dragic on Miami Heat win over Orlando Magic
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 06:33
Dragic talks about his better shooting game in the Heat's 117-111 comeback win over the Magic on Saturday. …
Erik Spoelstra discusses Miami Heat's comeback win against Orlando Magic
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 05:33
Erik Spoelstra talked about what keyed the Miami Heat's 117-111 comeback win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017 …
After a tough loss to the Nets, the Heat wasn't about to let it happen against Orlando
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 04:33
The Heat wasn't going to let it happen again. A night after it was blown out on its home floor by the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat overcame a poor …
Jazz's Gobert (knee) to be checked in 2 weeks
ESPN - 31 Dec 2017 01:47
After suffering a strained posterior cruciate ligament and a bone bruise two weeks ago in Boston, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will have his left knee reevaluated in two weeks.
Heat signs former NBA slam dunk contest runner-up to two-way contract
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 21:04
The Miami Heat signed dynamic, 6-7 forward Derrick Jones Jr., a former slam dunk contest runner-up, to a two-way contract on Sunday and waived guard Matt Williams Jr. Jones, a …
New Year's resolutions for James Harden, Kyrie Irving and more
ESPN - 31 Dec 2017 20:02
What could make James Harden even more unguardable? What's holding back Kyrie Irving? Here's what five franchise players can improve upon to have a happier new year in 2018.
Best NBA Kicks of December 2017
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2017 19:11
Nick Young and LeBron James lead the way by taking the court in mismatched pairs. The post Best NBA Kicks of December 2017 appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Curry Back
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2017 07:29
Stephen Curry couldn't miss in his return, Donovan Mitchell led Utah to a victory over the Cavs & more! The post Post Up: Curry Back appeared first on SLAMonline.
Knicks 105, Pelicans 103: Kristaps Porzingis's 30 Points Help Knicks Top Pelicans and End Skid
The New York Times - 31 Dec 2017 07:08
Porzingis scored 7 straight points in a late fourth-quarter push as the Knicks won for the first time in five games.
Kelly Olynyk on Heat comeback win over Orlando
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 06:30
Olynyk talks about the second half adjustments the Heat made in a 117-111 comeback win over the Magic on Dec. 30, 2017 …
Ntilikina earns more minutes, but won't start for Knicks ... yet
NY Daily News - 31 Dec 2017 06:27
Jeff Hornacek is not yet ready to start Frank Ntilikina. But that time is coming.
Pelton mail: Do the Wizards really play down to the competition?
ESPN - 31 Dec 2017 05:35
Kevin Pelton answers questions on Klay Thompson's defense, who gets their shots blocked the most, the mystifying Wizards and more.
Draymond gets quick hook after 2nd technical
ESPN - 31 Dec 2017 04:53
Draymond Green picked up his ninth and 10th technical fouls of the season Saturday night, leading to his second ejection for the Warriors.
Watch: Draymond Green Gets Ejected Early In the Second Quarter
Sports Illustrated - 31 Dec 2017 04:43
Draymond Green picked up two technical fouls in just 10 minutes of action.
Miami Heat's search for consistency continues into the new year
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2017 02:20
So why does this keep happening to the Heat? Their players and coaches are still searching for the answers. Entering Friday's game having won seven of its past 10, the …