Basketball News
Ball makes Lakers return after 6-week layoff
ESPN - 24 Feb 2018 09:46
Lonzo Ball had a solid performance in his return from injury, contributing nine points, seven rebounds and six assists in the Lakers' win over the Mavericks on Friday.
Despite its dominance in the paint, the Heat had no answer for Anthony Davis
Miami Herald - 24 Feb 2018 07:18
Five takeaways from the Heat's 124-123 overtime loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, which was Miami's third consecutive defeat and eighth in its past nine games. 1. Despite …
Sean Miller Among Those Implicated In Latest College Basketball FBI Scandal Report
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 06:13
An FBI wiretap captured a conversation showing Arizona head coach Sean Miller was aware of a $100,000 payment to bring five-star recruit DeAndre Ayton to the Wildcats, according to a report from ESPN. The conversation wa...
Jimmy Butler Says He Would Play Lou Williams For $100K
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 03:54
Lou Williams called out Jimmy Butler for sitting out the All-Star Game earlier this week, and Butler fired back Friday with a response. According to ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth, he’s willing to play Williams 1-on-1 for $...
Report: Jimmy Butler Suffers Meniscus Tear In Right Knee
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 23:59
An MRI on Saturday revealed Jimmy Butler has a right meniscus tear, the Timberwolves and Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reported: NEWS: An MRI taken this afternoon on #Twolves forward Jimmy Butler’s right knee revealed...
Fantasy Hoops: Western Conference Rising Stars & DFS Value Plays
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2018 23:33
Let's investigate the stock of the rising stars and DFS value plays for the final segment of the season for teams in the Western Conference.
Shaq's Son Shareef O'Neal Decommits From Arizona
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 23:17
After reports of corruption within the program surfaced, Shaq’s son Shareef O’Neal announced on Twitter that he is decommitting from Arizona and opening up his recruitment: At this time I’m am opening up my recruit...
Report: Sean Miller Won't Coach Against Oregon
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 22:42
After an ESPN report published Friday revealed Sean Miller was aware of a $100,000 payment to five-star recruit DeAndre Ayton, the Arizona head coach informed his players that he will not be leading the team Saturday at ...
Steve Nash: 'To A Fault I Was Almost Too Much Of A Facilitator'
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 22:25
As a participant in a panel on inventing modern basketball at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash discussed his career, the Suns’ “seven seconds or less” system, and more. The former ...
Chandler Parsons And Marc Gasol Got Stuck In An Elevator In Miami
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 21:09
The Memphis Grizzlies arrived in Miami early Saturday morning for an evening matchup with the Heat, but before they could catch some sleep, a few members of the squad got stuck in the hotel elevator. Forward Chandler Par...
Ballmer: Griffin trade 'difficult' but necessary
ESPN - 24 Feb 2018 19:16
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, said that trading Blake Griffin was necessary for the Clippers to modernize, and lambasted tanking as "being dismissive of your fans."
Kevin Durant Invests $10 Million To Help Disadvantaged Kids Go To College
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 18:43
Warriors superstar Kevin Durant has partnered with public schools in his hometown of Prince George’s County, Maryland on a 10-year program called College Track, established more than 20 years ago with the mission of he...
Nuggets Coach Michael Malone: Nikola Jokic 'Should Be In MVP Conversation'
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 17:35
After the Nuggets beat the Spurs, 122-119, on Friday night, coach Michael Malone had high praise for forward Nikola Jokic, telling reporters that the 23-year-old “should be in the MVP conversation.” The Joker posted ...
As Spurs struggle on the road without Kawhi, Pop says team has to 'play for themselves'
ESPN - 24 Feb 2018 08:58
San Antonio lost in Denver on both sides of the All-Star break. In between, the team has had to come to the reality that it can't count on Kawhi Leonard's return.
Post Up: 45 AD
SLAMonline - 24 Feb 2018 08:11
Pelicans 124 (32-26), Heat 123 (30-29) OT Jrue Holiday‘s basket with seven seconds left lifted the Pelicans in an overtime thriller. Anthony Davis was the unquestioned star of the game, scoring 45 points and grabbing 1...
Clippers' Gallinari sits out with bruised hand
ESPN - 24 Feb 2018 06:27
Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari did not play Friday night against the Suns due to a bruised right hand and will have more tests on the injury when the team returns to Los Angeles on Saturday.
Heat picks up where it left off before All-Star break ... losing close games
Miami Herald - 24 Feb 2018 06:01
NEW ORLEANS - The Heat is playing close games at a record pace lately. But it desperately needs to find a way to start winning them if it's to keep …
Lonzo Ball on college hoops: 'Everybody's getting paid anyway'
NY Daily News - 24 Feb 2018 04:51
It's an opinion his head coach shares.
How the NBA Will Investigate and Potentially Punish Mark Cuban and the Mavericks
Sports Illustrated - 24 Feb 2018 03:20
Examining some of the biggest questions surrounding the investigation into the Dallas Mavericks and analyzing how it will affect Mark Cuban and the rest of the NBA going forward.
Ricky Rubio returning to action for Jazz
InsideHoops - 24 Feb 2018 02:07
The Jazz are red-hot and about to get point guard Ricky Rubio back in action. Here’s the Deseret News with the latest: As the Utah Jazz look to continue their hot streak after the All-Star break, a familiar face will r...
Wizards sign Ramon Sessions to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 24 Feb 2018 01:57
The Washington Wizards today signed guard Ramon Sessions to a 10-day contract. "We're very familiar with Ramon," said Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld. "He's a veteran who can play both guard positions and will add depth...
On the Hornets front office job opening
InsideHoops - 24 Feb 2018 01:46
The Hornets need a new GM. Perks include a roster that definitely still needs to make changes in the coming seasons for the team to become seriously competitive, and the chance to hang with team owner Michael Jordan once...