Basketball News
Luke Walton says Lonzo Ball makes Lakers better
InsideHoops - 2 Jan 2018 14:24
A post shared by Lonzo Ball (@zo) on Dec 16, 2017 at 6:58pm PST The headline is no surprise. Of course a head coach will almost always compliment his own players, especially a young, talented rookie like Lonzo Ball...
Keeping Score: How Much Will Isaiah Thomas Improve the Cavaliers?
The New York Times - 2 Jan 2018 05:26
The key player acquired for Kyrie Irving, Thomas is a tremendous offensive talent, but he might not do much for Cleveland's defensive shortcomings.
DeMar DeRozan Scores Career-High 52 Points To Defeat Bucks in OT
SLAMonline - 2 Jan 2018 05:25
Deebo was on fire to start 2018. The post DeMar DeRozan Scores Career-High 52 Points To Defeat Bucks in OT appeared first on SLAMonline.
A clutch turn as starter by valued reserve helps Heat during injury-riddled month
Miami Herald - 2 Jan 2018 03:28
Tyler Johnson said he likes getting a good look at what he's up against before he checks into a game. Being a bench player grants him that opportunity, and it's …
Ron Baker inactive for Knicks after suffering orbital fracture
NY Daily News - 2 Jan 2018 23:56
Anthony Davis' posterization of Ron Baker truly was an in-your-face jam.
Google glitch calls LaVar Ball the founder of the NBA
NY Daily News - 2 Jan 2018 22:22
LaVar Ball has now apparently talked himself up to be the founder of the NBA.
Bam Adebayo has helped Heat become league leader in key stat for offensive success
Miami Herald - 2 Jan 2018 22:06
The Miami Heat went 7-6 during Hassan Whiteside's near month-long absence -- impressive considering he wasn't the only Heat starter who missed time due to injury throughout that stretch. But …
Google glitch makes LaVar Ball 'NBA founder'
ESPN - 2 Jan 2018 21:46
Google searches for "NBA founder" returned an answer of LaVar Ball thanks to a short-lived glitch in the system on Tuesday.
Sixers Rookie Markelle Fultz Will Begin Practicing But Still No Timetable for Return
Sports Illustrated - 2 Jan 2018 21:30
The Sixers are still mum on when Markelle Fultz will play in games.
LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball's Lithuanian Coach Says Brothers Will 'Play A Lot'
SLAMonline - 2 Jan 2018 21:09
"We are waiting for them." The post LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball’s Lithuanian Coach Says Brothers Will ‘Play A Lot’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
LaVar Ball Founded the NBA, According to Google
Sports Illustrated - 2 Jan 2018 20:02
Fact check: LaVar Ball did not found the NBA.
James Harden Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain
SLAMonline - 2 Jan 2018 19:37
Harden hurt his hammy on Sunday night. The post James Harden Out At Least Two Weeks With Hamstring Strain appeared first on SLAMonline.
Heat rookie's days with team grow short. Does he stay or go?
Miami Herald - 2 Jan 2018 19:31
After signing former Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr. and waiving Matt Williams Jr. on Sunday, the Heat will eventually have to decide whether to hang on to guard Derrick Walton …
Koby Altman got his dream job, but is he up for the challenge of keeping LeBron?
ESPN - 2 Jan 2018 14:41
Altman once traded a lucrative real estate career for long nights watching film and doing laundry in hopes of becoming an NBA GM. Now that he's there, he's tasked with one big job: Keep LeBron.
2018 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Trae Young Soars Into the Top 10
Sports Illustrated - 2 Jan 2018 14:31
Trae Young continues to win skeptics over with his dazzling play this season. How high does the Oklahoma freshman rise in our latest 2018 NBA Mock Draft?
Newly competitive Bulls are approaching a crossroads after another close loss
ESPN - 2 Jan 2018 08:19
Although the Bulls are showing that they are better than the 3-20 team that started the season, an overtime loss to the Trail Blazers put the spotlight back on Chicago's bigger picture.
Post Up: Dominant DeRozan
SLAMonline - 2 Jan 2018 06:39
DeMar DeRozan lights up the Bucks for a career-high 52 points; Portland outlasts the Bulls in OT & more! The post Post Up: Dominant DeRozan appeared first on SLAMonline.
Jarrett Allen, Allen Crabbe help Nets beat Magic, 98-95
NY Daily News - 2 Jan 2018 05:28
Orlando squandered a 93-90 lead with 1:51 to go in the fourth.
Frank Ntilikina not starting for Knicks just yet
InsideHoops - 2 Jan 2018 04:58
A post shared by Frank Ntilikina (@frank_ntilikina) on Dec 30, 2017 at 7:28pm PST Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina has shown some nice flashes on the defensive side of the floor. But on offense, he is very hesitant, and ...
Heat waive Matt Williams Jr, sign Derrick Jones Jr
InsideHoops - 2 Jan 2018 04:15
The Miami Heat said goodbye to one player and hell to another yesterday, waiving Matt Williams Jr and signing Derrick Jones Jr. to a two-way contract. Jones Jr., a forward/guard, played for Phoenix's G League affiliate, ...
Jeff Hornacek explains why Frank Ntilikina isn't starting yet
NY Daily News - 2 Jan 2018 02:39
Hornacek said that in order to get him 30-plus minutes they may not have a choice but to start him.
Knicks hope to carry momentum of rare road win into new year
NY Daily News - 2 Jan 2018 01:58
The Knicks will be home again on Tuesday.