Basketball News
No love lost: Rondo, Thomas, Walton ejected
ESPN - 15 Feb 2018 05:08
Rajon Rondo and Isaiah Thomas exchanged words and were handed double technical fouls before being ejected in the first quarter of the Lakers- Pelicans game on Wednesday. Lakers coach Luke Walton was also later tossed aft...
Will Dwyane Wade fit into the Heat's plans beyond this season? We debated it
Miami Herald - 15 Feb 2018 07:38
In the this week's installment of the Heat Check podcast, Miami Heat beat writers Manny Navarro and Andre C. Fernandez discuss the fallout of Dwyane Wade's return to the Heat, …
Watch: Steve Kerr Gives Strong Statement on Gun Violence in Light of Florida School Shooting
Sports Illustrated - 15 Feb 2018 05:48
Warriors coach Steve Kerr had a lot to share about his thought on the state of gun violence in America after Wednesday school shooting in Florida.
Hawks hosting wedding for couple that met at 'Swipe Right Night'
NY Daily News - 15 Feb 2018 03:34
Love & Basketball...and Tinder. It's a true modern-day millennial love story.
Shaquille O'Neal Says He Would 'Foul Shave' In Denver
SLAMonline - 15 Feb 2018 00:25
Shaquille O’Neal said he would intentionally get in foul trouble in Denver so he could avoid battling the mile-high atmosphere. During the Nuggets-Spurs game on TNT on Tuesday, Shaq revealed that he would “foul shave...
Isaiah Thomas: 'It Was Obvious' Rajon Rondo Had An Agenda
SLAMonline - 15 Feb 2018 23:45
Isaiah Thomas thinks it was “obvious” that Rajon Rondo tried to provoke him during the Lakers’ 117-139 loss to the Pelicans on Wednesday. Following their double-ejection in the first quarter, Thomas said that Rondo...
LeBron James Says Donald Trump 'Doesn't Give a F---' About the People
Sports Illustrated - 15 Feb 2018 22:59
LeBron discussed Trump as well as the incident when a racial slur was painted over his California home.
Shaq Says He Would've Joined A Super Team With Michael Jordan
Sports Illustrated - 15 Feb 2018 22:49
How many championships would Shaq and MJ have won together?
Charles Barkley Talks About Playing NBA Game While Drunk
SLAMonline - 15 Feb 2018 22:41
After a trade to the Lakers fell through, Charles Barkley revealed that he played in an NBA game later that day while intoxicated. While guesting on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, Barkley said, “We were so excited I was gettin...
On Pro Basketball: The Knicks at Midseason: Full Arena, No Plan
The New York Times - 15 Feb 2018 21:12
Frank Ntilikina's dwindling minutes are a troubling sign that the Knicks have given up on yet another player, and yet another year.
Chris Bosh Says He's 'Not Done Yet' Playing In The NBA
SLAMonline - 15 Feb 2018 20:23
Eleven-time All-Star Chris Bosh has not played in the NBA since the 2015-16 season due to health issues, but the former Heat and Raptors big man told the First Take crew that his career is not yet over: .@chrisbosh says ...
Chris Bosh Says He Wants to Return to the NBA: 'I'm Ready'
Sports Illustrated - 15 Feb 2018 19:48
Chris Bosh, who hasn't played since the 2015-16 season due to blood clotting issues, says he wants to return to the NBA.
Carter, who helped bring NBA to Dallas, dies
ESPN - 15 Feb 2018 19:44
Don Carter, the owner who was instrumental in bringing the NBA to Dallas with the expansion Mavericks in 1980, has died. He was 84.
Charles Barkley says he once played drunk in NBA game
NY Daily News - 15 Feb 2018 18:38
That's just turrible.
Raptors Coach Dwane Casey Gets His Moment
Sports Illustrated - 15 Feb 2018 18:19
Raptors coach Dwane Casey has put in the sweat equity in Toronto. Now with his Raptors at the top of the East, he's coaching Team LeBron and stepping into the spotlight.
For most Heat players, the NBA All-Star break is coming at the right time
Miami Herald - 15 Feb 2018 18:19
Just three weeks ago, the Heat was a couple of missed three-pointers away from potentially moving into third in the Eastern Conference and nine games over .500. Aside from the …
LaVar Ball Performs Nas' 'Hate Me Now' On 'Lip Sync Battle'
SLAMonline - 15 Feb 2018 18:13
Making an appearance on the show Lip Sync Battle with his son Lonzo, LaVar Ball turned to Nas’ “Hate Me Now.” Check out a preview of the performance above. We got a snippet of Lonzo’s rendition of Migos’ “Bad...
The GFV All-Star team
ESPN - 15 Feb 2018 18:04
With an All-Star effort of his own, John Cregan explains how he came up with a new stat called "Generated Fantasy Value" (GFV) and uses it to produce his 2017-18 All-Star roster of players who have most-exceeded draft da...
Jarrett Jack to take a backseat to Knicks' young guards
NY Daily News - 15 Feb 2018 17:58
The Jarrett Jack era appears to be over. Which point guard fills his spot in the lineup is unclear.
Irving After Latest Celtics Loss: 'You Gotta Want It. I Know I Want That Motherf***er'
SLAMonline - 15 Feb 2018 17:51
The Celtics fell 129-119 to the Clippers on Wednesday night at TD Garden, and now head into the All-Star break on a three-game losing streak. Afterwards, point guard Kyrie Irving voiced his frustration, telling reporters...
Isaiah Thomas and Rajon Rondo ejected, argue over tribute video
NY Daily News - 15 Feb 2018 17:08
Love was not in the air between Isaiah Thomas and Rajon Rondo on Valentine's Day.
Steve Kerr Comments On Gun Violence After Florida School Shooting
SLAMonline - 15 Feb 2018 17:07
After the tragic shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, which killed at least 17 and wounded several others, Warriors coach Steve Kerr discussed the issue of gun violence with reporters, via Anthony Slater of Th...