Basketball News
Gregg Popovich: Black History Month is Important
Sports Illustrated - 13 Feb 2018 16:03
Gregg Popovich says it's important to celebrate Black History Month
Tyronn Lue Sticking With JR Smith Due to NBA Finals Heroics
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 14:25
Lue is in JR's camp. The post Tyronn Lue Sticking With JR Smith Due to NBA Finals Heroics appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kerr lets Iguodala, Draymond coach the Warriors in blowout win
NY Daily News - 13 Feb 2018 09:20
Steve Kerr better watch out, because if he's not careful, Andre Iguodala or Draymond Green may steal his job.
Pop on Black History Month: 'Still have work'
ESPN - 13 Feb 2018 04:34
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, on the NBA's annual promotion of Black History Month, says "it's important to bring attention to it, even if it angers some people."
Dwyane Wade On What Went Wrong In Cleveland: 'We Started Losing'
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 23:41
Dwyane Wade was one of six players sent packing during the Cavaliers‘ fire sale on trade deadline day, as the organization was engulfed by rumors of dysfunction and unhappiness. Now in Miami, Wade explained to ESPN wha...
Lonzo (knee) practices, but out until after ASG
ESPN - 13 Feb 2018 23:37
Rookie Lonzo Ball took part in his first contact practice since spraining his MCL, but there is still no set timetable for his return to the Lakers' lineup.
LeBron James to co-produce new House Party movie
InsideHoops - 13 Feb 2018 23:35
Here’s HollywoodReporter.com on LeBron James, whose entertainment company will bring the House Party movie franchise back to life: As Los Angeles hosts its first NBA All-Star shindig in seven years, LeBron James is pre...
Anthony Davis to the Lakers Makes More Sense Than You Think
Sports Illustrated - 13 Feb 2018 22:42
Anthony Davis to the Lakers? The Open Floor podcast explains why the possibility makes more sense than many want to admit.
Celtics Coach Brad Stevens: 'We're Not Really Good Yet'
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 22:16
Following the Celtics embarrassing 121-99 loss to the Cavaliers on Sunday, coach Brad Stevens conceded this week that his team is “not really good yet,” per Scott Souza of GateHouse Media: #Celtics Brad Stevens: Ther...
Kevin Durant helping create scripted basketball-themed drama
NY Daily News - 13 Feb 2018 22:07
The LeBron James-Kevin Durant rivalry will continue in Hollywood.
Watch the Harden Invitational Battle of the Blogs Draft
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 21:48
adidas and Foot Locker invited us to be part of the first Harden Invitational Battle of the Blogs Draft. We got to pick a squad of four players that will compete against Sole Collector, Complex and Overtime at All-Star W...
Report: 'Increasingly Possible' Derrick Rose Stays Unsigned Until After All-Star
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 21:45
After being waived by the Utah Jazz, Derrick Rose could remain unsigned until after the All-Star break. According to the NYT‘s Marc Stein, it’s “increasingly possible” that Rose will have to wait out the week. Wi...
Report: Brandon Jennings Joins G League Team
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 21:35
Former tenth overall pick in 2009 Brandon Jennings has joined the Milwaukee Bucks G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, reports Marc Stein of The New York Times and Adam Johnson of 2 Ways and 10 Days: The Wisconsin Her...
Could LeBron return to the Miami Heat? This ESPN personality thinks it makes sense
Miami Herald - 13 Feb 2018 20:30
Dwyane Wade said in an interview with ESPN's Jorge Sedano on Monday night that he wouldn't spend time recruiting the Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James back to the Miami Heat. No …
Why Dwyane Wade is embracing bench role. And could that role change?
Miami Herald - 13 Feb 2018 20:25
TORONTO - Before this season, Dwyane Wade had come off the bench only 11 times in 915 regular-season NBA games. That changed when he went to the bench, by request, …
LeBron James To Produce New 'House Party'
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 19:41
LeBron James and his SpringHill Entertainment partner Maverick Carter are producing a new House Party, according to The Hollywood Reporter: "This is definitely not a reboot. It's an entirely new look for a classic movie,...
The Cavaliers face a record-smashing, $300 million future
ESPN - 13 Feb 2018 19:41
If LeBron James stays in Cleveland and the Cavs keep the players they acquired at the deadline, owner Dan Gilbert's team could be looking at an enormous payroll and tax bill next season.
LeBron James Says Trae Young 'Better Go Pro'
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 19:38
LeBron James says that Oklahoma freshman guard Trae Young shouldn’t think twice about going pro after this season. When a reporter mentioned Young’s “decision” on Tuesday, LeBron interjected, “What decision? Th...
Knicks say Kristaps Porzingis underwent successful ACL surgery
NY Daily News - 13 Feb 2018 19:22
Kristaps Porzingis underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair the torn ACL in his left knee, the Knicks announced.
Suns Say It Was 'Disrespectful' for Steve Kerr to Let Warriors Players Coach Teammates
Sports Illustrated - 13 Feb 2018 19:10
"It shows a lack of respect for an opponent, and maybe right now, we don't deserve respect," Jared Dudley told ESPN after the Suns lost 129-83.
Kevin Love: When It Comes To Wine, LeBron 'Has A Supercomputer In His Brain'
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 19:08
LeBron James‘ love of wine has been well covered, but in a recent ESPN piece, Baxter Holmes revealed just how big of an expert The King is on the subject: At the Cavs’ morning shootaround before their loss in Sacrame...
JR Smith Wanted To Bench Himself Earlier In The Season
SLAMonline - 13 Feb 2018 18:39
Cavaliers guard JR Smith says he nearly benched himself while going through a slump to start the season. In a story by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Smith says his confidence has finally returned. New story: JR Smith tells ES...