Basketball News
Giannis gets hard lessons from Kevin Durant
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 08:49
Giannis Antetokounmpo is becoming a star, but Friday's game showed that he still has work to do before he's considered at or near Kevin Durant's level.
Cavs blow largest lead of the season, and LeBron couldn't save them
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 08:36
A 22-0 Cavaliers run wasn't enough to stop a sharply descending Cleveland team to another embarrassing loss, this time in Indiana.
Miami Heat releases statement regarding injured guard Dion Waiters
Miami Herald - 13 Jan 2018 04:19
The Miami Heat on Friday night confirmed reports injured starting shooting guard Dion Waiters will undergo surgery to repair his troublesome left ankle. "Dion Waiters will undergo left ankle surgery …
Tim Hardaway Jr. returns Friday for Knicks, will come off bench
NY Daily News - 13 Jan 2018 02:02
Tim Hardaway Jr. is back for the Knicks. The point guard is scheduled to play Friday, marking his first game action since Nov. 29.
After losing Dion Waiters, Heat getting Justise Winslow back. What will his role be?
Miami Herald - 13 Jan 2018 21:59
With Dion Waiters preparing for a likely season-ending ankle surgery, the Miam Heat is expecting to get one of its other injured players back Sunday. Justise Winslow went through a …
Clips' Jordan misses 1st career game for injury
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 21:36
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan sat out Saturday's win over the Kings with a sprained left ankle, his first missed game due to injury in 714 career games.
LiAngelo, LaMelo Ball scoreless in pro debut in Lithuania
NY Daily News - 13 Jan 2018 21:21
LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball went scoreless in their pro basketball debut, finishing a combined 0 for 7.
LaVar Ball creating divide between NBA coaches & media
NY Daily News - 13 Jan 2018 21:11
Veteran NBA reporter Mitch Lawrence challenged Jeff (Shecky) Van Gundy, ESPN's No. 1 NBA analyst.
Knicks waive Ramon Sessions, roster spot now available for Burke
NY Daily News - 13 Jan 2018 20:41
The Knicks waived guard Ramon Sessions on Saturday, the team announced in a statement.
Justise Winslow talks about returning to action against the Bucks
Miami Herald - 13 Jan 2018 20:16
Justise Winslow is expected to play on Sunday when the Miami Heat take on the Milwaukee Bucks at AmericanAirlines Arena. …
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Dion Waiters' having ankle surgery
Miami Herald - 13 Jan 2018 19:58
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra talked about dealing with Dion Waiters' prolonged absence after choosing to undergo ankle surgery. …
Sources: Knicks waiving Sessions to sign Burke
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 18:27
The Knicks are opening a roster spot to sign G League guard and former lottery pick Trey Burke, league sources told ESPN.
Boomshakalaka! NBA JAM Day celebrates 25th anniversary of iconic video game
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 11:28
It's the 25th anniversary of NBA JAM, a game that helped grow the league's popularity back in 1993.
Timberwolves 118, Knicks 108: Knicks Falter on the Road Again, Losing to the Timberwolves
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2018 07:59
The Knicks are 4-15 on the road this season.
Post Up: Stepped Out
SLAMonline - 13 Jan 2018 07:48
The Pacers overcame a 22-point deficit to beat the Cavs, John Wall passed 10,000 points, Spencer Dinwiddie played the hero, and more! The post Post Up: Stepped Out appeared first on SLAMonline.
Lance Stephenson Goads LeBron James Into Technical
SLAMonline - 13 Jan 2018 05:38
Lance Stephenson and LeBron James are together again. Late in the Pacers’ 97-95 comeback win over the Cavaliers, Stephenson knocked the ball away from James and out of bounds. He The post Lance Stephenson Goads LeBron ...
Ugly fourth quarter sinks Knicks in 118-108 loss to Timberwolves
NY Daily News - 13 Jan 2018 05:23
The Knicks are close to being whole again with Tim Hardaway Jr. returning to the lineup Friday following a 20-game absence.
Dion Waiters will have ankle surgery
InsideHoops - 13 Jan 2018 04:53
A post shared by (@waiters3) on Oct 11, 2017 at 11:45am PDT Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters will have surgery on his left ankle sometime in the near future, the team confirmed today. “We are confident this surge...
Pistons sign Dwight Buycks to standard contract
InsideHoops - 13 Jan 2018 04:00
A post shared by Detroit Pistons (@detroitpistons) on Dec 27, 2017 at 2:25pm PST The Detroit Pistons signed Dwight Buycks to a multi-year contract today. He had already been under contract as a two-way player, on a deal ...
Pacers sign Ben Moore to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 13 Jan 2018 03:43
The Indiana Pacers signed 6-8 forward Ben Moore to a two-way contract today. He’ll mostly play with their G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Moore, who participated in Pacers' training camp, has spent this se...
Raptors' Masai Ujiri Responds to President Donald Trump's 'S---hole' Remarks
Sports Illustrated - 13 Jan 2018 01:53
Raptors president Masai Ujiri was critical of President Donald Trump over reported racist remarks about immigration.
Cavaliers missing big names for Pacers game
ESPN - 13 Jan 2018 01:38
Isaiah Thomas and Dwyane Wade were out of the lineup for the Cleveland Cavaliers against Indiana.