Basketball News
Lonzo won't face OKC, Westbrook Wednesday
ESPN - 3 Jan 2018 22:12
Lakers guard Lonzo Ball will miss Wednesday night's game against Russell Westbrook and the Thunder; Brook Lopez will play with a minutes restriction.
Ball family receives chaotic greeting at Lithuanian airport
NY Daily News - 3 Jan 2018 21:55
Lithuania, welcome to the Ball family circus.
'He's still part of the Boston family.' What IT means to the Celtics
ESPN - 3 Jan 2018 16:40
Isaiah Thomas spent just two-plus seasons in green, but Boston's "King in the Fourth" left a Celtics legacy that goes beyond the basketball court.
Gregg Popovich Becomes 5th Winningest Coach in NBA History
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 14:25
Congrats, Pop. The post Gregg Popovich Becomes 5th Winningest Coach in NBA History appeared first on SLAMonline.
Can't top Pop: Spurs' coach now 5th all-time
ESPN - 3 Jan 2018 06:21
Gregg Popovich moved into sole possession of fifth place on the NBA's coaching wins list with 1,176 victories, all with the Spurs.
What defenders are telling Ellington. And a scout breaks down Heat's newest addition.
Miami Herald - 3 Jan 2018 00:15
A six-pack of Heat notes on a Tuesday: • The Heat's Wayne Ellington is so good at exhausting defenders by running around the perimeter and then launching threes, that several …
Frank Ntilikina made a strong first impression on Gregg Popovich
NY Daily News - 3 Jan 2018 03:00
Popovich once started a 19-year-old point guard out of France.
Isaiah Thomas Suits Up For Cleveland For First Time
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 02:46
Isaiah Thomas finally caught his first few minutes of action in a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform on Tuesday, checking in midway through the first quarter of the Cavs’ game against the The post Isaiah Thomas Suits Up For C...
Lakers' Ball, Lopez can practice, iffy vs. OKC
ESPN - 3 Jan 2018 00:10
Lonzo Ball, who has missed five games with a bruised left shoulder, and Brook Lopez, who had an ankle sprain, are questionable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City.
Paul George: 'There Was No Tampering At All' With Lakers Coach Brian Shaw
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 22:47
The Pacers thought the Lakers were recruiting PG through Brian Shaw. The post Paul George: ‘There Was No Tampering At All’ With Lakers Coach Brian Shaw appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: No George tampering by Lakers asst.
ESPN - 3 Jan 2018 22:45
An NBA investigation found no evidence of tampering by Lakers associate head coach Brian Shaw in his interactions with then-Pacers star Paul George, multiple sources told ESPN.
Jersey Drive, Ep. 1: Jahvon Quinerly
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 22:10
New Jersey is putting out major ballers these days. The post Jersey Drive, Ep. 1: Jahvon Quinerly appeared first on SLAMonline.
Cavs planned to trade Kyrie Irving before he made request: report
NY Daily News - 3 Jan 2018 21:54
The Cavaliers may have been ready to move on from Kyrie Irving before he demanded to be traded.
Follow live: Thunder visit Lakers, look to end two-game skid
ESPN - 3 Jan 2018 21:39
Russell Westbrook and the Thunder are in L.A. trying to bounce back from losses to the Bucks and Mavs, while the Lakers seek to end a seven-game losing streak.
Spoelstra experimenting with lineups as Johnson nears return
Miami Herald - 3 Jan 2018 20:39
With Hassan Whiteside back, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra is finding ways to get Whiteside, Kelly Olynyk and Bam Adebayo minutes together. Even with the possibility of James Johnson returning Wednesday …
Mavs in China won't be 'Little Cows' anymore
ESPN - 3 Jan 2018 20:33
The Dallas Mavericks will choose a new Chinese name to market their team, replacing Little Cows.
Donovan Mitchell 'Would Love' Slam Dunk Contest Invite
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 20:26
"That would be amazing." The post Donovan Mitchell ‘Would Love’ Slam Dunk Contest Invite appeared first on SLAMonline.
Steve Kerr Supports Legalization of Marijuana in California
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 20:25
Kerr considers it a better option than some commonly prescribed opioids. The post Steve Kerr Supports Legalization of Marijuana in California appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 19:44
Zeke made his season debut in Nike Kobe A.D. Mids. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Tyronn Lue Pushed Cavs to Keep Kyrie Irving After Trade Request
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 19:05
Lue advised they hold onto Irving. The post Tyronn Lue Pushed Cavs to Keep Kyrie Irving After Trade Request appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kyrie Irving: Cavs 'Didn't Want Me There'
SLAMonline - 3 Jan 2018 18:13
Kyrie says leaving Cleveland was "inevitable." The post Kyrie Irving: Cavs ‘Didn’t Want Me There’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
LeBron's Future, Paul George Rumors and More NBA Questions for 2018
Sports Illustrated - 3 Jan 2018 17:55
Will Paul George join the Lakers? Will LeBron win MVP? Will the 2018 NBA draft prove to be even better than the last? The Crossover examines the NBA questions that will shape 2018.