Basketball News
NBA DFS Picks for February 7
Sports Illustrated - 7 Feb 2018 16:28
There are just six NBA games on Wednesday, which makes stacking certain lineups a more viable strategy in DFS contests. The Minnesota Timberwolves are just one possible stack that could lead you to DFS glory.
LeBron won't waive Cavs no-trade clause: 'Here for the long haul'
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2018 16:31
LeBron James isn't going anywhere ... at least for this season.
Melo sprains right ankle, uncertain for Thursday
ESPN - 7 Feb 2018 09:47
Carmelo Anthony's night ended just six minutes into Tuesday's game at Golden State because of a sprained right ankle. The Thunder power forward said he isn't sure whether he'll be ready for Thursday's game at the Lakers.
Breakaway: How Does an NBA Team Replace the Irreplaceable?
Sports Illustrated - 7 Feb 2018 15:58
How does a player averaging five points per game become irreplaceable to a modern superteam? Breakaway examines the value of Andre Roberson, evaluated both in his presence and absence.
Heat's most valuable assets at trade deadline? Contracts, age, performance tell story
Miami Herald - 7 Feb 2018 11:07
Pat Riley has until 3 p.m. on Thursday to try and beef up this Miami Heat roster for a playoff run. With Knicks All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis sustaining a season-ending …
Porzingis now faces a long road to recovery following torn ACL
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2018 07:17
The sight of Kristaps Porzingis clutching his left knee in agony and took the air and optimism right out of MSG.
Knicks fans should brace for the worst as Porzingis hurts knee
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2018 05:13
The sight of Kristaps Porzingis clutching his left knee in agony and took the air and optimism right out of MSG.
VIDEO: Kristaps Porzingis helped to locker room after knee injury
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2018 04:05
Hold your breath, Knicks fans.
Knicks All-Star F Kristaps Porzingis Leaves Game With Apparent Knee Injury
Sports Illustrated - 7 Feb 2018 03:30
Porzingis appeared to hurt his left knee after throwing down a dunk over Kristaps Porzingis. He was helped off the floor.
A year after incident, Oakley still wants Dolan, MSG held 'accountable'
ESPN - 7 Feb 2018 23:53
Charles Oakley remains committed to having his day in court against James Dolan, but the Knicks great faces an uphill climb in his civil suit against the owner and Madison Square Garden.
Australian Parliament Member Is Outraged Ben Simmons Is Not An All-Star
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2018 23:19
Philadelphia 76ers point guard and Australian native Ben Simmons, who is averaging 16.6 points, 7.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game, was left off the NBA All-Star roster this season. His snub led a member of the Austr...
NBA All-Star Celebrity Game Rosters Announced
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2018 23:09
Former NBA players Nate Robinson and Jason “White Chocolate” Williams headline the rosters for the 2018 All-Star Celebrity Game. The game, which will feature a 4-point line, tips off at 7 p.m. PST on February 16 at t...
Knicks' situation could get worse before it gets better
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2018 23:07
Kristaps Porzingis lost his season and then lost his best friend, Willy Hernangomez, to a trade all within the span of roughly 15 hours.
Bucks owner Lasry to play in All-Star Celebrity
ESPN - 7 Feb 2018 22:26
Bucks owner Marc Lasry will be trading in his cufflinks and loafers next Friday for gym shorts and sneakers. Lasry is among 24 players who have committed to the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
Rodney Hood Believes He Will Be Traded
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2018 22:13
Utah Jazz shooting guard Rodney Hood has been made available ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline, with several teams, including the Thunder, Bulls, and Pistons, expressing interest. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sp...
2018 NBA Trade Deadline: The Crossover's Live Blog
Sports Illustrated - 7 Feb 2018 21:49
The Crossover's live blog brings you the latest, up-to-the-minute 2018 NBA trade deadline news and instant analysis.
Hawks GM Travis Schlenk Thinks LeBron's Camp Leaked Warriors Rumor
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2018 21:37
After LeBron James shot down reports that he would consider meeting with the Warriors in free agency, one NBA general manager speculated that it’s possible The King’s camp actually conceived of that rumor. In a radio...
These factors determine when Porzingis could return: orthopedist
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2018 21:32
A local orthopedist and knee specialist is optimistic Kristaps Porzingis will make a full recovery from the torn left ACL he suffered.
Heat's Tyler Johnson used to get nervous near trade deadline. Here's why he isn't now
Miami Herald - 7 Feb 2018 21:25
The NBA trade deadline, Heat guard Tyler Johnson admits, has always made him "kind of" nervous. "I think my first couple years I was always on edge," Johnson said Tuesday …
Knicks' Enes Kanter tweets picture of mouth after oral surgery
NY Daily News - 7 Feb 2018 21:24
Enes Kanter finally got his mouth fixed.
SLAM Presents League Pets Ep.3: Kyle Anderson's Two Dogs
SLAMonline - 7 Feb 2018 21:24
For the latest episode of LEAGUE PETS, we went down to San Antonio to check in with Kyle Anderson and his two German Shepherds, Nino and Steel: Check out Slow Mo’s two dogs and check out our other LEAGUE PETS episodes ...
Does the Knicks-Hornets trade free Hernangomez in fantasy?
ESPN - 7 Feb 2018 20:53
He went from being a potential breakout fantasy player to a benchwarmer in New York this season. Will he turn things around with the Hornets?