Basketball News
Rick Carlisle Blasts ESPN for LaVar Ball Coverage
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 14:25
Carlisle suggests that ESPN violated the trust of NBA coaches. The post Rick Carlisle Blasts ESPN for LaVar Ball Coverage appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Trade Market 'Sluggish' On DeAndre Jordan
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 22:02
Teams are becoming less inclined to exhaust assets on the center position. The post Report: Trade Market ‘Sluggish’ On DeAndre Jordan appeared first on SLAMonline.
Draymond Green: NBA 'Can Get a New Crop' of Refs
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 14:55
A frustrated Green threw out a radical idea. The post Draymond Green: NBA ‘Can Get a New Crop’ of Refs appeared first on SLAMonline.
Manu has 2nd straight 20-point game off bench
ESPN - 8 Jan 2018 07:02
After scoring 21 points against Phoenix on Friday, San Antonio's Manu Ginobili poured in 26 points in Sunday's 111-110 loss to Portland, becoming the only player in NBA history to have multiple 20-point games off the ben...
Knicks barely avoid collapse, hold on for 100-96 win over Mavs
NY Daily News - 8 Jan 2018 04:50
For three quarters, Kristaps Porzingis got his groove back. Then he needed help from Jarrett Jack.
Heat's sharpshooter became a decoy in the clutch Sunday. Here's how it led to victory.
Miami Herald - 8 Jan 2018 03:21
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 103-102 comeback win over the Utah Jazz, which extended the Heat's winning streak to a season-best four games and moved it into sole possession …
James Johnson on Heat win over the Jazz
Miami Herald - 8 Jan 2018 02:08
Johnson talks about the Heat's 103-102 win over the Jazz on Jan. 7, 2018 and the challenges that lie ahead with 11 of next 14 on the road. …
Report: Bulls Planning To Trade Nikola Mirotic
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 20:37
Niko has been "intrigued" with the Jazz. The post Report: Bulls Planning To Trade Nikola Mirotic appeared first on SLAMonline.
Do you need a star in the clutch? Heat's late-game numbers go against conventional wisdom
Miami Herald - 8 Jan 2018 19:13
Star players traditionally take over in clutch time, launching the key shots or facilitating with the game on the line. And yet the Heat, a team without any stars in …
Richardson layup in closing seconds beats Jazz and extends Heat win streak to four
Miami Herald - 8 Jan 2018 01:12
The Heat has had difficulty so far this season sustaining momentum at home. That changed this week. On Sunday, Miami did something it hadn't been able to do all season …
Kyle Kuzma Says Lakers Players 'Stand By Luke [Walton]'
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 23:23
"We just gotta stay locked in as a family and listen to the people that matter." The post Kyle Kuzma Says Lakers Players ‘Stand By Luke [Walton]’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Jordan Clarkson, Lakers Have 'Mutual Desire' To Find Trade Before Deadline
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 21:12
L.A. has also made Julius Randle and Larry Nance Jr available. The post Report: Jordan Clarkson, Lakers Have ‘Mutual Desire’ To Find Trade Before Deadline appeared first on SLAMonline.
Wright's ex-wife to face charges in Tennessee
ESPN - 8 Jan 2018 21:11
The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright will not fight authorities' attempt to send her from California to Tennessee, where she's charged with killing Wright nearly eight years ago.
Report: Pistons Pursued Trade For Evan Fournier
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 20:09
Detroit has been "one the most aggressive teams on the trade market. The post Report: Pistons Pursued Trade For Evan Fournier appeared first on SLAMonline.
Jahlil Okafor Says He Can Be A 'Franchise Cornerstone'
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 19:36
He’s still working himself into game shape, but Jahlil Okafor believes he has the potential to be a “franchise cornerstone” with the Brooklyn Nets. In a piece for the Players’ The post Jahlil Okafor Says He Can B...
Fans leave Wizards game concerned over strange odor
NY Daily News - 8 Jan 2018 19:25
The Wizards loss wasn't the only thing that stunk Saturday night.
Bucks keep Sean Kilpatrick, waive Joel Bolomboy
InsideHoops - 8 Jan 2018 18:54
The Milwaukee Bucks yesterday converted guard Sean Kilpatrick's contract from a two-way deal into a standard NBA contract. The team also parted ways with Joel Bolomboy, waiving the forward. Since signing a Two-Way contra...
DeMar DeRozan: 'My First Year With Kyle Lowry... We Didn't Speak'
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 18:28
They became close after Toronto traded Rudy Gay the following season. The post DeMar DeRozan: ‘My First Year With Kyle Lowry… We Didn’t Speak’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2018 18:25
Tauren Prince brings "Sunshine" adidas Crazy 1s in L.A. and Devin Booker shocks Thunder in sick Nike Kobe A.D. Mids. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Big Baller Brand gets 'F' rating from Better Business Bureau
NY Daily News - 8 Jan 2018 18:21
Big Baller buyers beware!
SEE IT: Luke Walton makes LaVar Ball joke at press conference
NY Daily News - 8 Jan 2018 16:51
LaVar Ball isn't the only one who could talk smack.
NBA DFS Plays for January 8
Sports Illustrated - 8 Jan 2018 16:26
Steph Curry has been at the top of his game since returning, picking up the scoring slack for the injured Kevin Durant. He finds himself at the center of our NBA DFS picks for Monday, January 8.