Basketball News
The Legacy of the Air Jordan III
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 18:12
Michael Jordan was operating on the right sideline. He hit Pistons guard Vinnie Johnson with three between-the-legs dribbles. Then he brought out a half-spin, faking like he was going middle. He cut it back, with his rig...
Lonzo Ball Loses To Bow Wow In Shooting Contest
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 19:37
Rapper Bow Wow defeated Lakers guard Lonzo Ball in a shooting contest before completely spazzing out around the gym. Don’t forget, Bow Wow has been ballin’ since Like Mike in 2002. Video- Bow Wow VS Lonzo Ball — B...
Report: Michael Porter Jr.'s Parents To Decide If He Plays This Season
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 17:50
Missouri freshman and projected lottery pick Michael Porter Jr., who’s been sidelined since Nov. 10 with a back injury, was recently cleared for all basketball activities. According to ESPN‘s Jeff Goodman, his parent...
Post Up: Anthony Davis' Monster Night Wins Pelicans' Sixth Straight
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 07:23
Knicks 111 (24-38), Warriors 125 (47-14) Emmanuel Mudiay scored 14 first quarter points as the Knicks raced out to a fast start and actually held the lead at halftime, but a 39-18 onslaught from the Warriors in the third...
SEE IT: Jon Stewart's face watching Knicks becomes instant meme
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 16:04
Jon Stewart represented every Knicks fan Monday night.
Racism and money are at the core of NBA's one-and-done rule
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 14:42
Stan Van Gundy threw gasoline on the fire by speaking to the major underlying issue with the one-and-done rule: racism.
Chris Paul gets called for turnover for high-fiving Harden's mom
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 07:09
The high five may have been up high, but the call by the refs was down low.
Third quarter collapse dooms Knicks in blowout loss to Warriors
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 04:57
The Knicks are headed toward the lottery. The Warriors are headed toward greater things.
Nets snap 8-game losing streak with 104-87 win over Bulls
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 05:20
Alan Crabbe scored 21 points and the Nets snapped an eight-game losing streak Monday.
Knicks lagging behind league dominated by three-pointers
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 03:33
On Sunday evening, LeBron James sounded off on the officials, claiming the NBA wants to "protect the shooter."
Texas' Andrew Jones Released From Hospital Amid Battle With Leukemia
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 23:49
After being diagnosed with leukemia, Texas guard Andrew Jones was released from the hospital on Saturday. The 20-year-old will continue receiving treatments on an outpatient basis. He released this statement on Monday: G...
HOLDAT Podcast: Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson on Turning Down Money in College
Sports Illustrated - 27 Feb 2018 23:45
On the latest episode of the HOLDAT podcast, Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson address the current crisis in college basketball and explain why they turned down gifts and money.
Court: Nike MJ logo didn't violate copyright
ESPN - 27 Feb 2018 23:22
An iconic Nike logo of a leaping Michael Jordan that the company has used to market billions of dollars of merchandise didn't violate the copyright of an earlier photograph of the basketball star, a federal appeals court...
Report: Only Andre Iguodala, Spencer Dinwiddie Attended Meeting With Referees
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 23:08
Just two NBA players reportedly attended the meeting between the players and referees during All-Star weekend. According to ESPN’s Sage Steele, only Andre Iguodala and Spencer Dinwiddie took some initiative. “A week ...
Carmelo Anthony: NCAA Will Have Problems Until It Pays Athletes
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 22:22
Carmelo Anthony says the “corrupt” NCAA will continue to have problems until it allows its athletes to get paid. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Carmelo said the NCAA needs to take action after being “corrupt for...
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony call NCAA 'corrupt' amid FBI probe
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 22:02
LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are the latest athletes to speak out against the NCAA.
Obama calls for NCAA overhaul when it comes to his beloved hoops
NY Daily News - 27 Feb 2018 21:34
Former President Barack Obama is not a fan of one-and-done college basketball culture.
Report: Dwyane Wade Unsure If He Wants To Play Beyond This Season
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 21:29
A remarkable career may be coming to an end sooner than we expected. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, Heat guard Dwyane Wade is unsure if he’ll be returning next season: Wade, 36, told me in recent days ...
LeBron James 'Flattered' By #PhillyWantsLeBron Billboards in Cleveland
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 21:24
LeBron James said that the billboards in Cleveland trying to entice him to join the Sixers are “actually very flattering.” Speaking to the media on Tuesday, LeBron said it’s “dope” to still be recruited in his ...
LeBron flattered by Philly recruiting billboards
ESPN - 27 Feb 2018 20:44
LeBron James says he's flattered by three billboards in Ohio that are asking him to join the 76ers when he becomes a free agent.
Miles Bridges Pays $40 To Charity Of Choice To Resolve NCAA Violation
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2018 20:34
Michigan State leading scorer Miles Bridges paid $40 to the charity of his choice to resolve an NCAA violation uncovered by a university-conducted investigation, the school announced Monday. Documents published by Yahoo ...
LeBron: NCAA 'corrupt'; give kids alternative
ESPN - 27 Feb 2018 20:28
LeBron James says the NCAA is "corrupt" and the NBA should shore up its farm system to accommodate kids who want to play but don't think school is the right choice.