Basketball News
Former Miami Heat player and wife die in single-car crash in California
Miami Herald - 31 Jan 2018 20:29
Former NBA player Rasual Butler -- who played for the Miami Heat from 2002-2005 -- and his wife died in a single-car crash in California on Wednesday. Butler was 38. …
Five Things About James Harden's Triple Double
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2018 16:33
On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets guard scored the most points in a triple double in N.B.A. history, 60, in a victory over the Magic.
At least for one game, Knicks found solution to PG dilemma
NY Daily News - 31 Jan 2018 21:07
The sensible solution to an overblown issue became more of a reality against the Nets.
Steve Kerr rips Warriors for playing 'disgusting basketball'
NY Daily News - 31 Jan 2018 16:44
The Warriors don't lose often, but when they do it fires up head coach Steve Kerr.
LeBron James: Blake Griffin Trade 'Unfortunate'
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 15:25
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How the NBA's New Two-Way Contracts Helped Reshape the Clippers
Sports Illustrated - 31 Jan 2018 14:38
The Clippers, in the middle of an identity overhaul, have emerged as NBA's guinea pigs for two-way contracts. The Crossover examines L.A.'s culture change post-Blake Griffin and the not-so-glamorous life of a two-way pla...
Ron Baker leaves Knicks' win with shoulder injury
NY Daily News - 31 Jan 2018 06:54
Baker was in the game less than a minute when his night suddenly was over.
Nike Unveils 'LeBron Watch,' Will Release Five Upcoming LeBron 15 PEs
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 05:02
LeBron James unveiled a brand new version of the Nike LeBron 15 tonight against the Detroit Pistons. The blue and yellow LeBron 15 is directly inspired by the Nike Waffle Trainer, one of Nike’s most iconic sneakers. Br...
SLAM 214 is On Sale Now!
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 23:52
As you can see above, we’ve got two new fire covers: Anthony Davis/DeMarcus Cousins + Trae Young. Obviously we’re sad about Boogie’s injury, but we know he’ll bounce back, and we’re certainly not ashamed to be ...
Knicks guard Ron Baker injured
InsideHoops - 31 Jan 2018 23:17
Knicks backup guard Ron Baker will be out indefinitely after an MRI revealed a shoulder dislocation and torn labrum, the team announced Wednesday. Baker had played 38 seconds in the Knicks' 111-95 win over the Nets on Tu...
Trae Young Is The Most Exciting Show In College Basketball
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 23:00
Sitting on a cement ledge in the lower bowl stands of Lloyd Noble Center, Trae Young is taking in the tranquility of an empty arena while looking up at the rafters. In less than 24 hours in this very same building, he'll...
Report: Clippers Offered Blake Griffin For Paul George
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 22:37
Before settling on a deal with the Pistons, the Clippers reportedly offered Blake Griffin to the Thunder for Paul George. While guesting on the Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN’s Royce Young revealed that the Clippers tri...
Bucks to give Parker 15 minutes in return
ESPN - 31 Jan 2018 21:54
Drifting to the left elbow of the paint, Jabari Parker took the pass and put up a jumper that swished through the net.
Ex-NBAer Rasual Butler, wife Leah LaBelle killed in car accident
NY Daily News - 31 Jan 2018 20:34
Former NBA player Rasual Butler and his wife, singer Leah LaBelle, were killed in a single car accident.
Report: Rasual Butler, Wife Killed In Car Crash
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 20:24
Thirteen-year NBA veteran Rasual Butler and his wife died in a single-car accident around 2 a.m. in Studio City, CA, on Wednesday. According to TMZ, Butler, 38, lost control of his Range Rover, struck a parking meter and...
Porzingis can recruit fellow All-Stars as Knicks' top pitchman
NY Daily News - 31 Jan 2018 20:18
The Knicks are in line to make a push for a top free in the summer of 2019 and are plotting accordingly.
Former NBA Player Rasual Butler and Wife Leah LaBelle Killed In Car Crash
Sports Illustrated - 31 Jan 2018 20:18
Rasual Butler and his wife were killed in a single-car wreck.
Kyrie out Wednesday against the Knicks
ESPN - 31 Jan 2018 20:17
Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a quad contusion.
Here's the remarkable thing the Heat can accomplish Wednesday
Miami Herald - 31 Jan 2018 20:05
Hassan Whiteside knows what the reaction would have been if NBA fans had been told before the season that the Heat would have a chance to surpass Cleveland in the …
NBA DFS Picks for January 31
Sports Illustrated - 31 Jan 2018 16:46
LeBron James and Kyrie Irving will team up again as members of Team LeBron in the All-Star Game. Pairing them together in DFS contests on Wednesday won't be quite as easy, but could lead to a successful night.
Andre Drummond Is Looking Forward To Building 'New Empire' With Blake Griffin
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 19:45
Pistons center Andre Drummond, who will replace John Wall in the upcoming All-Star Game, is understandably pumped to team up with Blake Griffin (expected to make his Detroit debut Thursday against Memphis). After a 21-po...
Spencer Dinwiddie to His Doubters: 'Thank You'
SLAMonline - 31 Jan 2018 19:19
It's an unseasonably warm January afternoon in midtown Manhattan. The early morning rain still lingers, but people walking the streets have, for the most part, ditched their usual winter coats. Spencer Dinwiddie is one o...