Basketball News
NBA DFS Picks for February 26
Sports Illustrated - 26 Feb 2018 17:50
Anthony Davis has been arguably the best player in the NBA since DeMarcus Cousins's season-ending injury. In a dream matchup with the Suns on Monday, he's the ideal DFS lineup centerpiece.
LeBron James Calls Gregg Popovich 'One Of My All-Time Favorite People'
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 16:43
LeBron James and Gregg Popovich expressed their mutual respect on Sunday, with LeBron calling Coach Pop “one of my all-time favorite people.” In response to Popovich calling him a superhero, LeBron told reporters, �...
DeMar DeRozan Addresses Depression Tweet
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 16:25
DeRozan subtly advocates for mental health awareness. The post DeMar DeRozan Addresses Depression Tweet appeared first on SLAMonline.
The best tankers are hiding in plain sight
ESPN - 26 Feb 2018 15:06
While 20 teams fight for playoff positioning, eight are in a wild -- and painfully obvious -- race to collect the best lottery odds possible.
Kyrie Irving Calls Out Zaza Pachulia for Dirty Play
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 14:55
"That shit is ridiculous." The post Kyrie Irving Calls Out Zaza Pachulia for Dirty Play appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Agent Dan Fegan Killed in Car Accident
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 13:55
R.I.P. The post NBA Agent Dan Fegan Killed in Car Accident appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Longtime NBA Agent Dan Fegan Killed In Car Crash Near Aspen
Sports Illustrated - 26 Feb 2018 03:14
Dan Fegan previously represented John Wall and Dwight Howard.
Ersan Ilyasova Reportedly Plans to Sign with Philadelphia
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 00:16
Ersan Ilyasova’s time with the Hawks is reportedly coming to an end. Yahoo Sports is reporting that the 30-year-old is negotiating a buyout with Atlanta, with his sights already set on Philadelphia. Once Hawks buyout i...
Zion Williamson's Senior Season Mixtape
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 23:37
Zion Williamson, the Duke bound SLAM 210 cover star, has one of the most insane high school senior mixtapes you’ll ever see. Peep the legendary reel above, courtesy of Ballislife. RELATED Zion Williamson Mini-Documenta...
Report: Zaza Pachulia Will Not Face Discipline For Fall on Russell Westbrook
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 22:39
Warriors center Zaza Pachulia reportedly won’t be disciplined for falling on Russell Westbrook‘s leg during the Warriors’ 112-80 win over OKC on Saturday. According to the Washington Post‘s Tim Bontemps, Pachulia...
Dwyane Wade Talks About Parkland Victim Being Buried In His Jersey
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 22:20
Joaquin Oliver, a 17-year-old killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earlier this month, was buried in the jersey of Heat guard Dwyane Wade. On Sunday, an emotional Wade tweeted this in response: ...
Lue says Cavs have become too 'predictable'
ESPN - 26 Feb 2018 22:11
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says his team has become too predictable.
Interim CEO: Mavs a 'zero tolerance' workplace
ESPN - 26 Feb 2018 22:03
The Mavericks introduced Cynthia Marshall as their interim CEO on Monday, after the former chief diversity officer and vice president of human resources at AT&T was recruited by owner Mark Cuban in the wake of Sports Ill...
Report: LeBron Initially Was Not Expecting Cavs To Make Big Deals At Deadline
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 21:10
The Cavaliers made major changes at the 2018 trade deadline, bringing in four new faces (Rodney Hood, George Hill, Larry Nance Jr., Jordan Clarkson) and shipping away six of their own (Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye, Dwyan...
Steven Adams on His Upcoming Autobiography: 'It's About Myself'
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 21:06
Steven Adams has an autobiography in the works, which the Thunder center aptly summarized as “a book about myself.” Titled “Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight,” Adams’ book will reveal “untold stories of Adams�...
Company tries to recruit LeBron James to Sixers using billboards
NY Daily News - 26 Feb 2018 20:39
Three billboards outside Cleveland may anger Cavaliers fans.
Stan Van Gundy rips critics of NCAA one-and-done rule as 'racist'
NY Daily News - 26 Feb 2018 20:29
Stan Van Gundy said critics of one-and-done players who turn pro after a single year of college ball are making a "racist" argument.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 20:20
It was an incredible Sunday on the sneaker front led by LeBron James debuting a sick new colorway of his signature model and several of the League’s biggest sneakerheads rocking some incredible heat. We start with King...
Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife pleads not guilty in NBA star's death
NY Daily News - 26 Feb 2018 20:11
The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright is pleading not guilty to murder charges in his death more than seven years ago.
Nike LeBron 15 "Equality" Gets Limited Release
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 20:06
The Nike LeBron 15 “Equality” has received a limited release. 200 pairs of the black colorway and 200 pairs of the white colorway are available through a draw on Nike’s website. Here’s more straight from the Swoo...
Three Billboards In Cleveland Trying To Entice LeBron James To Join Philly
SLAMonline - 26 Feb 2018 19:37
Inspired by the Academy Award-nominated film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” a group of passionate Philly fans have put up three billboards in Cleveland, Ohio aimed at recruiting LeBron James to the Sixe...
Drawing for LeBron 15 'Equality' Shoe to Benefit Smithsonian's National African-American Museum
Sports Illustrated - 26 Feb 2018 18:52
LeBron James is making an impact with the release of his new "Equality" shoe.