Basketball News
Mavericks Begin Investigation After Misconduct Allegations
The New York Times - 21 Feb 2018 09:29
A report by Sports Illustrated detailed accusations against Terdema Ussery, the team's former president and chief executive, as well as a toxic work environment for women.
Ex-Mavs CEO Terdema Ussery allegedly sexually harassed employees
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2018 06:22
Ex-Mavs president Terdema Ussery helped create a culture of "predatory sexual behavior."
"It's Not Something We Tolerate": Mark Cuban Responds to SI's Investigation
Sports Illustrated - 21 Feb 2018 05:27
Mark Cuban is vowing to overhaul the Mavericks' workplace culture after learning of SI's investigation. "I'm embarrassed, to be honest with you, that it happened under my ownership, and it needs to be fixed. Period. End ...
New Dunk Champion Donovan Mitchell Was At LeBron's 'Decision' Ceremony
Sports Illustrated - 21 Feb 2018 01:46
Donovan Mitchell was in the audience at LeBron James' 'Decision' ceremony in 2010.
Anthony Davis on Players Who Waited Too Long For Trade: 'It Makes You Think'
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 00:23
Anthony Davis says “it makes you think” when former players say they waited too long to request a trade. While guesting on ESPN’s The Jump, Davis added, “You wonder if you're following in that same path” (start...
Miami Heat to honor Florida HS shooting victims with patches
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2018 23:51
The Miami Heat will be following the lead of several other sports teams in honoring the victims of last week's tragic shooting.
Karl Malone Goes Undercover To Prank Anthony Davis
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 23:37
NBA Hall of Famer Karl Malone went undercover as “Sam the Maintenance Man” to prank another talented big man, the Pelicans Anthony Davis. Fitted in a janitor onesie, a wig of dreadlocks and glasses, the Mailman repea...
Mark Cuban Fined $600K for Tanking Comments
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 23:10
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Mark Cuban fined $600,000 for saying tanking 'is our best option'
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2018 22:51
Mark Cuban was fined $600,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for "public statements detrimental to the NBA," the league announced.
Dennis Smith Jr. Planned To Dunk With J. Cole In Dunk Contest
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 22:07
NBA fans were reportedly robbed of a legendary dunk contest moment this year, as Dennis Smith Jr., who was eliminated in the first round, was planning to enlist the help of fellow Fayetteville, NC native J. Cole had he a...
Mark Cuban, owners should know ignorance won't cut it as defense
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2018 22:06
Mark Cuban doesn't miss a thing. Or so we thought.
Rae Sremmurd To Star In ESPN Digital Series Of Shorts Focused On NBA Life
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 21:48
On Wednesday, ESPN released the trailer for a new digital series of shorts that stars Rae Sremmurd and focuses on life in the NBA. Peep the clip above, which displays Swae and Jxmmi messing around at the Sremmurd mansion...
Who could slip out of the Heat's rotation when Olynyk, McGruder return?
Miami Herald - 21 Feb 2018 21:23
The Miami Heat got back to practice Wednesday afternoon and is now focused on a playoff push. Seeded eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 30-28 record, Herald sportswriters Manny …
Chris Bosh: 'Always Been my Goal' to Play Again
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 20:46
Before All-Star Saturday Night started up, Chris Bosh was at Katsuya Sushi Restaurant in Los Angeles, which sits right in front of Staples Center. The 11-time All-Star was chilling with Paul Pierce, on behalf of the Veri...
Sounds like Mudiay will be Knicks starting point guard vs. Magic
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2018 20:43
It's not official yet and Jeff Hornacek wouldn't confirm, but it sounds like Emmanuel Mudiay will be the starting point guard Thursday.
Penny Hardaway Acknowledges Interest From College Programs To Be Coach
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 20:20
Former NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway has found much success as a head coach, leading powerhouse Memphis East high school to two straight state titles and running a successful Nike-affiliated AAU program called Team Penny. ...
Jeff Hornacek: Knicks Have 'Moved On' From Joakim Noah
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 19:23
It appears Joakim Noah will not be returning to the Knicks. On Tuesday, coach Jeff Hornacek told reporters that the organization has “moved on” from Noah, via ESPN‘s Ian Begley: “We’ve moved on. He’s ready to...
Report: Suns, Mavericks, Pacers Expected To Pursue Aaron Gordon This Offseason
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 18:51
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, who is currently averaging career-highs in points (18.4) and rebounds (8.3), will hit restricted free agency this summer. According to Sean Deveney of the Sporting News, the Mavericks,...
Anthony Davis Says Pelicans Could Have Gone To Finals With Healthy Cousins
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 18:19
All-Star big man Anthony Davis can’t help but ponder how far the Pelicans could have gone had his frontcourt partner DeMarcus Cousins not suffered a season-ending ruptured achilles tendon at the end of January. In an i...
Report: Dallas Mavericks Investigating Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
SLAMonline - 21 Feb 2018 17:41
In a shocking investigation for Sports Illustrated, Jon Wertheim and Jessica Luther detail the hostile work environment of the Dallas Mavericks, with claims of sexual assault and domestic violence against members of the ...
Knicks sign ex-Rocket Troy Williams to 10-day contract
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2018 17:25
The Knicks have signed Troy Williams to a 10-day contract, confirming reports of the deal from earlier this week.
Stoneman Douglas HS girls basketball ends season after shooting
NY Daily News - 21 Feb 2018 17:06
The Stoneman Douglas High School girls basketball team ended it's season by cancelling a playoff game following last week's shooting.