Basketball News
Humbled in the N.B.A.'s Shadows, Tim Hardaway Jr. Returns to the Spotlight
The New York Times - 5 Feb 2018 09:58
Knicks fans balked at his four-year, $71 million deal, but Tim Hardaway Jr. has proved his worth the second time around in New York.
2018 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: Will Stars Align for Loaded Lottery?
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2018 14:25
The top of the 2018 NBA draft is beginning to take shape. With March Madness right around the corner, The Crossover's Front Office dishes updated rankings and analysis of the top 60 prospects.
Report: Clippers, Blazers Discussed a DeAndre Jordan Trade
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 13:55
The Clips are asking for a first-round pick and young players in return. The post Report: Clippers, Blazers Discussed a DeAndre Jordan Trade appeared first on SLAMonline.
Paul George: 'I've Built A Real Brotherhood' With Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Antho...
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 22:52
Paul George says he’s built a “real brotherhood” with Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony in Oklahoma City. In an interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols, George said that L.A. will “draw the attention,” but h...
Lue: 'No doubt' Cavs going to make playoffs
ESPN - 5 Feb 2018 22:46
Despite a really rough stretch, Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue said the team is not worried about missing the playoffs.
Report: Rockets Gauging League-Wide Interest In Ryan Anderson
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 22:10
The Houston Rockets are reportedly testing the trade market for forward Ryan Anderson, according to ESPN‘s Kelly Iko: Sources: #Rockets quietly gauging league-wide interest in F Ryan Anderson ahead of Thursday's deadli...
Report: Rodney Hood Drawing Interest From Thunder, Bulls, Pistons
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 22:00
Jazz wing Rodney Hood is reportedly drawing interest from the Thunder, Bulls and Pistons in advance of Thursday’s trade deadline. According to the Salt Lake Tribune‘s Tony Jones, the Magic and Nuggets have also shown...
Vince Carter Told Dennis Smith Jr. To 'Go Out And Win' Dunk Contest
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 21:48
With the dunk contest coming up, rookie participant Dennis Smith Jr. got a little extra motivation from one of the greatest to ever appear in the event: Dennis Smith Jr. says Vince Carter told him to "go out and win it" ...
Like most Eagles fans, Miami Heat's Dion Waiters goes wild after Super Bowl triumph
Miami Herald - 5 Feb 2018 21:25
His left ankle -- a month removed from surgery -- was in a green-colored cast. And the crutches were set right next to the bed. But when it was time …
NBA team official revived by FDNY after suffering heart attack
NY Daily News - 5 Feb 2018 21:02
A team official for the NBA's Houston Rockets suffered a heart attack at a practice in Lower Manhattan on Monday and was revived.
Report: Nuggets Discussed Trade For Marcus Smart With Celtics
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 20:24
The Denver Nuggets have reportedly discussed the possibility of trading for Marcus Smart with the Celtics. According to the NYT’s Marc Stein, Boston is holding out for a first-round pick in exchange for Smart. Denver i...
Justin Timberlake Debuts 'JTH' Air Jordan III at Super Bowl 52
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 20:19
Justin Timberlake debuted the “JTH” Air Jordan III at yesterday’s Super Bowl 52 in Minneapolis. The sneaker, officially called the “Tinker” Air Jordan III, features Tinker Hatfield’s original sketch, includin...
Report: Cavaliers Feel 'Pretty Confident' A Rebuild Is Coming
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 20:12
The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ front office reportedly feels “pretty confident” that a rebuild is coming soon. While guesting on the Lowe Post podcast, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski said the Cavs are reluctant to give up a...
Heat expects top player to return Monday, but the Magic will be without Aaron Gordon
Miami Herald - 5 Feb 2018 20:05
Hassan Whiteside is expected back on the court Monday night -- and that should be good news for the reeling Heat. Whiteside missed the Heat's 111-107 loss to the Pistons …
NBA Rumors: Shabazz Muhammad Wants Out of Minnesota; Willy Hernangomez Might Want a Trade
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2018 19:58
Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad reportedly requested a waiver or trade as NBA trade deadline draws nearer.
Willy Hernangomez's reps ask Knicks for trade
NY Daily News - 5 Feb 2018 19:54
From the beginning, the Knicks had to know this couldn't work in today's NBA.
Report: Cavs Offering Own First-Round Pick And 'Unwanted' Contracts For DeAndre
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 19:48
According to USA Today‘s Sam Amick and Jeff Zillgit, the Cavaliers’ offer for big man DeAndre Jordan is currently their own first-round pick and “unwanted” contracts: Cavs general manager Koby Altman is trying ha...
Report: Donovan Mitchell Will Replace Aaron Gordon in Slam Dunk Contest
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2018 19:17
Gordon reportedly withdrew from the All-Star Weekend's Slam Dunk Contest on Monday with a strained left hip flexor.
Donovan Mitchell To Replace Aaron Gordon in 2018 Slam Dunk Contest
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 19:05
Donovan Mitchell will reportedly replace Aaron Gordon in the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell is expected to replace Orlando's Aaron Gordon in the dunk c...
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 18:46
OKC's Big Three break out new colorways and C.J. Miles goes retro in Sunday's best NBA kicks. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Willy Hernangomez Requests Trade From Knicks
SLAMonline - 5 Feb 2018 18:42
Willy Hernangomez has reportedly requested a trade from the New York Knicks. According to The Vertical‘s Shams Charania, Hernangomez’s representatives informed the Knicks that he wants to be traded before Thursday’...
NBA Trade Deadline Buy or Sell: Should Cleveland Clean House?
Sports Illustrated - 5 Feb 2018 18:39
The NBA trade deadline is here and several teams have to decide whether to buy or sell their current rosters. No one will be under more scrutiny than LeBron and the Cavs.