Basketball News
Inside the Design of the Nike PG2
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2018 22:30
The Nike PG2's lead designer, Tony Hardman, takes SLAM behind-the-scenes on the all-new Paul George silhouette, officially dropping on February 10. The post Inside the Design of the Nike PG2 appeared first on SLAMonline.
How LeBron arrived on the doorstep of history
ESPN - 20 Jan 2018 14:59
LeBron James needs just 25 points to become the seventh member of the NBA's 30,000-point club. The King and the many witnesses to his 15-year journey tell us how he got there.
Wave Papi has a career night in downtown Detroit
ESPN - 20 Jan 2018 08:49
The Pistons jumped out to a 15-point lead against Washington. But once the Wizards put in Kelly Oubre Jr., the game flipped.
Giannis to miss next 2 games with knee issue
ESPN - 20 Jan 2018 04:46
Milwaukee All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with knee soreness again -- an ailment that has caused him to miss two games already, and it will keep him out at least the next two.
Pistons news: Season-ending surgery for forward Jon Leuer
InsideHoops - 20 Jan 2018 04:30
A post shared by Jon Leuer (@jonleuer30) on Sep 14, 2017 at 3:52pm PDT Forward Jon Leuer has played in just eight games for the Pistons (22-21) this season. And that’ll be it for him in 2017-18. Here’s the Detr...
Pistons lose Leuer for season; ankle surgery set
ESPN - 20 Jan 2018 02:17
Pistons forward Jon Leuer will undergo ankle surgery and not return this season, the team said.
After quiet offseason, as many as 10 NBA jobs could open up
NY Daily News - 20 Jan 2018 23:03
All 30 NBA head coaches survived last season which for a moment was seen as an encouraging sign.
Hassan Whiteside answered coach Erik Spoelstra's challenge. Will he consistently continue?
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2018 22:35
Hassan Whiteside answered his coach's challenge following his big offensive game this past Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Spoelstra said after Whiteside scored a season-high 27 points against the Bucks: …
Celtics' Irving set for return from shoulder issue
ESPN - 20 Jan 2018 21:49
Celtics guard Kyrie Irving says he's "just ready to go back out there and play" after a shoulder injury kept him out of one game. He expects to return Sunday vs. Orlando.
5 thoughts after the Knicks' 117-115 road win over the Jazz
NY Daily News - 20 Jan 2018 16:43
The Knicks won a nail-biter that had no business being so close, 117-115 Friday night in Utah.
Post Up: Hardaway Jr. Leads Knicks, Booker and Murray Duel
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2018 09:11
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 31, Devin Booker and Jamal Murray dueled, Kelly Oubre Jr. set career highs and D'Angelo Russell made a triumphant return to the Nets. The post Post Up: Hardaway Jr. Leads Knicks, Booker and Murray...
As Hornacek's job security comes into question, Knicks top Jazz
NY Daily News - 20 Jan 2018 08:16
For Jeff Hornacek, a Friday night in Utah represented another return to the basketball city where he's most beloved.
Hassan Whiteside delivers impactful effort, but Nets' smaller lineup proves to be Heat's 'kryptonite'
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2018 07:04
Five takeaways from the Heat's 101-95 loss to Nets Friday night at the Barclays Center -Miami's second loss to Brooklyn in a three-week span. 1. With Hassan Whiteside making an …
Heat goes cold and big lead slips away in loss to the Nets
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2018 05:03
The Heat started its recent surge following an embarrassing loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Everything was pointing toward the Heat earning some payback heading into the second half. But an …
Giannis out Saturday vs. 76ers with knee issue
ESPN - 20 Jan 2018 04:46
Milwaukee All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with knee soreness again -- an ailment that has caused him to miss two games already, and it will keep him out Saturday against Philadelphia.
Report: Cavaliers Pursuing DeAndre Jordan, Lou Williams
SLAMonline - 20 Jan 2018 03:53
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly pursuing DeAndre Jordan and Lou Williams of the Los Angeles Clippers in advance of the NBA's Feb. 8 trade deadline. The post Report: Cavaliers Pursuing DeAndre Jordan, Lou Williams ...
Raptors coach Casey wants Kyle Lowry in All-Star game
InsideHoops - 20 Jan 2018 03:11
A post shared by Toronto Raptors (@raptors) on Jan 15, 2018 at 8:32am PST The Raptors are 30-13 this season. A very impressive team that is doing it on both ends of the floor. They’re better than they were in the past....
All-Star bids all good for Davis-Cousins pairing
ESPN - 20 Jan 2018 01:53
Pelicans tandem Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins have both been selected as All-Star starters, a result, they say, that proves the two players complement each other.