Basketball News
Ellington contract situation a looming dilemma for Heat
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 16:45
Heat chatter: • The fact Wayne Ellington has continued to prove to be a vital component on this Heat team has left Miami with a looming roster and financial conundrum: …
Whiteside, Dragic watch from bench as 'Platinum Group' rallies Heat past Hornets
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 07:15
Five takeaways from the Heat's 95-91 victory over the Charlotte Hornets Saturday night at AmericanAirlines Arena: 1. Credit the 'Platinum Group' for this much-needed come-from-behind win, which snapped a two-game …
Post Up: Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving Combine for 86 in Thriller
SLAMonline - 28 Jan 2018 06:55
Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry combined for 86 points in Oakland, Carmelo Anthony surpassed 25,000 career points and Nikola Jokic grabbed a triple-double. The post Post Up: Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving Combine for 86 i...
Lakers play Lonzo Ball's rap song on team plane
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2018 04:23
Don't expect Josh Hart to download teammate Lonzo Balls' mixtape when it drops.
Paul George replaces injured DeMarcus Cousins in All-Star Game
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2018 03:12
Paul George is an All-Star after all.
Melo becomes 3rd active player with 25K points
ESPN - 28 Jan 2018 01:59
Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony became the 21st player in NBA history to reach 25,000 points on Saturday against the Pistons, joining LeBron James and Dirk Nowitzki as active players to hit the mark.
Carmelo Anthony, ex-Knick, surpasses 25,000 career points
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2018 01:45
Carmelo Anthony reached the 25,000-point mark during the third quarter of Oklahoma City's game at Detroit on Saturday night.
Agent Henry Thomas has died
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2018 00:47
Here’s the South Florida Sun Sentinel with some very sad news: Henry Thomas, arguably the most impactful player agent in the Miami Heat’s 30 seasons, died Saturday in Chicago, with Heat forward Udonis Haslem and form...
Ex-Knicks assistant Josh Longstaff thriving as G-League coach
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2018 19:01
On a small scale Saturday night, Josh Longstaff showed the Knicks why, yet again, they may have tossed away the wrong assistant coach.
Who had the best sneakers of Week 15 in the NBA?
ESPN - 28 Jan 2018 16:11
As teams began to debut their "City" jerseys, players around the league broke out rare sneakers to match, including one set valued at $4,000.
Kenny Atkinson restrained by players, coaches after rushing court
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2018 06:34
Don't make Kenny angry, you wouldn't like him when he's angry.
Photo gallery: Hornets at Heat | Sat., Jan. 27, 2018
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 05:24
View photos from the Charlotte Hornets at the Miami Heat game on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at the AmericanAirlines Arena. …
Big fourth quarter sparks Heat's second comeback win over the Hornets in a week
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 05:07
The Heat needed a miracle a week ago to beat the Hornets. A week later it only needed some better fourth execution it had been lacking its past four games. …
Paul George replaces DeMarcus Cousins on 2018 NBA All-Star team
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2018 03:36
DeMarcus Cousins has suffered a nasty injury that will end his season. He’s on the Pelicans, a Western conference team. So, his replacement on the Team LeBron 2018 NBA All-Star team has to be from the West as well. Ada...
Spoelstra says Heat looking for comfort zone with referees. NBA launches plan to help
Miami Herald - 28 Jan 2018 01:16
Erik Spoelstra was halfway down the court and ready to go off on an NBA official recently at a game in Milwaukee. Then he got a response that stopped him …
Ball has minor MCL sprain; Lakers still cautious
ESPN - 28 Jan 2018 00:59
The left knee injury that has kept rookie Lonzo Ball sidelined for six straight games is a minor MCL sprain, the team announced Saturday. Coach Luke Walton said Ball is "feeling better every day" but that the Lakers "are...
Knicks need to avoid another quick fix and look to summer of '19
NY Daily News - 28 Jan 2018 00:38
Phil Jackson's biggest mistake as team president - and there were many to choose from - was abandoning his slow-growth plan.
Grizzlies news: Mike Conley out for remainder of season
InsideHoops - 28 Jan 2018 00:37
A post shared by Mike Conley (@mac11) on Dec 4, 2017 at 8:43pm PST The Memphis Grizzlies are just 17-31 but are playing decent basketball lately, winning five of their last 10 games. But their journey this season will...