Basketball News
Michael Jordan's 55th birthday in 23 outstanding stats
ESPN - 17 Feb 2018 15:38
The GOAT, Michael Jordan, turns 55 on Saturday. And in honor of No. 23, here are 23 things you might not know about His Airness.
LeBron James Responds to Laura Ingraham With Perfect Amount of Subtweeting
Sports Illustrated - 17 Feb 2018 06:19
LeBron had the perfect response to Laura Ingraham's comments.
Underdog heading into Saturday's 3-point contest, Ellington ready to make it 'Wayne'
Miami Herald - 17 Feb 2018 01:13
The Miami Heat has a proud tradition of success in the NBA's three-point contest - and Wayne Ellington is well aware of it heading into his first career appearance in …
Former Heat star Ray Allen among 13 finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame
Miami Herald - 17 Feb 2018 22:19
Ray Allen, who buried arguably the most famous shot in Heat history in Game 6 of 2013 NBA Finals, was named among 13 finalists for the Basketball Hall of Fame …
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 'LeBron has every right to discuss issues'
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2018 21:56
In the wake of LeBron being told to "shut up and dribble," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can attest that 50 years have passed with little progress.
ESPN's Burke to receive Naismith media award
ESPN - 17 Feb 2018 20:49
ESPN analyst Doris Burke and photographer Andy Bernstein are being honored with the 2018 Curt Gowdy Media Award for making a "significant contribution to the game of basketball."
Emmanuel Mudiay, Knick with sky-high potential, has beaten odds
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2018 19:33
The Knicks traded for Emmanuel Mudiay in a move that gave Mudiay a chance to revive his career after an underwhelming time in Denver.
Report: Al Horford And LaMarcus Aldridge Were Last Two Picks In All-Star Draft
SLAMonline - 17 Feb 2018 19:18
Big men Al Horford and LaMarcus Aldridge were the last two picks in the inaugural All-Star draft, reports ESPN‘s Chris Haynes. Aldridge is on Team James and Horford landed on Team Curry. Aldridge, appearing in the even...
Stars hit the court at the 2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2018 19:09
Justin Bieber, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Migos rapper Quavo were among the famous faces to hit the courts of the Los Angeles Convention Center on Feb. 16, 2018 for the 16th annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The...
LeBron James Responds To Fox News Host: 'I Am More Than An Athlete'
SLAMonline - 17 Feb 2018 18:47
After LeBron James expressed his strong opposition to Donald Trump during an interview for UNINTERRUPTED, stating that the president “really don’t give a f*ck about the people,” Fox News host Laura Ingraham replied...
On Pro Basketball: The N.B.A. All-Star Game Has Shed a Major Distraction
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2018 18:02
For the first time in a long time, the trade deadline has already passed. That means the All-Stars can play without rumored deals getting in the way.
Smith Jr.: Knicks were in 'funky' situation ahead of draft
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2018 06:21
Smith Jr. claimed the Knicks reneged on an agreement during their predraft meeting and that's why he declined to work out for Jackson.
Team World Defeats Team USA 155-124 at 2018 Rising Stars Game
SLAMonline - 17 Feb 2018 06:04
Led by Bogdan Bogdanovic’s 26 points and 6 assists, Team World defeated Team USA 155-124 at the 2018 Rising Stars game to kickoff All-Star Weekend. Buddy Hield scored 29, Jamal Murray dropped 21 and Dario Saric scored ...
Kyrie on Hayward: "I miss him so much"
ESPN - 17 Feb 2018 03:16
Boston Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving envisions a future where Brad Stevens is coaching him and a fully healthy Gordon Hayward -- even if it's not this season.
The N.B.A. Dunk Contest Has the History. The 3-Point Contest Has the Stars.
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2018 01:12
The 3-point shot has increasingly become the signature play of the N.B.A. So why shouldn't it resonate at the league's All-Star weekend?