Basketball News
Adam Silver Warns Against Tanking
Sports Illustrated - 28 Feb 2018 16:11
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver promises swift and harsh punishment for teams that tank
Isaiah Thomas: Lonzo Ball Shouldn't Change 'Ugly Shot'
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 14:55
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LeBron James: First to Reach 30K Points, 8K Rebounds and 8K Assists
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 13:55
Another historic milestone for King James. The post LeBron James: First to Reach 30K Points, 8K Rebounds and 8K Assists appeared first on SLAMonline.
Dwyane Wade turns back the clock with vintage performance to lift Heat over the Sixers
Miami Herald - 28 Feb 2018 05:31
They brought him back to help close out games. Dwyane Wade took that up a notch on Tuesday night with a performance similar of some of his greatest of all-time. …
James Harden on this season's Rockets: 'This is the year'
ESPN - 28 Feb 2018 05:02
As the Rockets ride a 13-game win streak, Harden says he believes this is the best team he has ever been a part of.
LeBron averages triple-double for entire month
ESPN - 28 Feb 2018 04:22
LeBron James clinched a triple-double average for the month of February on Tuesday, the first time he's accomplished that in his career. He also surpassed Wilt Chamberlain to become the oldest player in NBA history to ac...
Shareef O'Neal, Shaq's Son, Commits to UCLA
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 03:24
A few days after decommitting from Arizona amid NCAA and FBI investigations into head coach Sean Miller, top recruit Shareef O’Neal — son of Shaq — has decided to head to UCLA, according to various reports. Shareef...
Report: Suns Targeting David Fizdale To Replace Interim Coach Jay Triano
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 23:30
The Suns fired head coach Earl Watson earlier this season, leaving assistant Jay Triano in charge on an interim basis. According to Mitch Lawrence of Sporting News, Phoenix is interested in David Fizdale as a potential r...
Mike Bibby Leads Shadow Mountain HS To Second Consecutive State Title
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 23:19
Head coach Mike Bibby and nationally ranked Phoenix Shadow Mountain (25-1) claimed their second consecutive state title, overcoming a 22-point deficit (17 to start the fourth quarter) to topple Tucson Salpointe Catholic,...
Report: Thunder 'Strong Favorite' To Sign Corey Brewer
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 22:46
The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly the “strong favorite” to sign former Laker wing Corey Brewer, according to the NYT‘s Marc Stein. Brewer played for Thunder coach Billy Donovan (then head coach at Florida) f...
Lakers' Hart has broken finger on left hand
ESPN - 28 Feb 2018 22:42
Lakers rookie Josh Hart's string of starting the team's past 10 games will come to an end, as the rookie suffered a broken finger on his left hand in practice on Wednesday. The guard shoots with his right hand.
Durant and Beasley: From childhood friends to hoop legends
ESPN - 28 Feb 2018 22:38
The NBA forwards share stories about growing up together, how their careers took different paths, and much more.
Report: Josh Hart Suffers Small Fracture In Left Hand
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 22:27
Lakers rookie Josh Hart suffered a small fracture in his left hand during practice on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The team is still evaluating treatment options: Lakers rookie Josh Hart has su...
Knicks Rookie Frank Ntilikina Studying DeMar DeRozan
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 22:19
Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina says he’s been studying DeMar DeRozan‘s offensive game in order to play more effectively off the ball. As he plays more alongside Emmanuel Mudiay, Ntilikina is having to adapt to a new r...
Is Dwyane Wade ready for a return to starting lineup? The latest on Heat's injuries
Miami Herald - 28 Feb 2018 22:19
When Wayne Ellington took a knee to his right thigh in the Heat's final preseason game it cost him the first month of the 2016-17 regular season -- a span …
Draymond Green Admits Warriors Have Been Complacent At Times This Year
Sports Illustrated - 28 Feb 2018 22:10
Draymond Green believes complacency happens to everyone.
Joakim Noah, Knicks running out of time to reach buyout agreement
NY Daily News - 28 Feb 2018 21:38
Joakim Noah has until midnight Thursday or else he's stuck with the Knicks.
Draymond Green Likes Warriors' Chances Against Rockets: 'We'll See Y'all Soon'
Sports Illustrated - 28 Feb 2018 21:38
Draymond Green thinks the Rockets are built with beating the Warriors in mind, but the All-Star still likes Golden State's chances.
Report: Sixers To Sign Ersan Ilyasova, Waive Trevor Booker
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 21:36
The Philadelphia 76ers will reportedly waive Trevor Booker in order to open a roster spot for Ersan Ilyasova, according to Michael Scotto of the Athletic. Ilyasova completed a buyout with the Hawks on Monday. Philadelphi...
Jordan Clarkson Compares The Leadership Styles Of Kobe And LeBron
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 21:25
Guard Jordan Clarkson, who was traded from the Lakers to the Cavaliers at the 2018 deadline, has had the fortunate opportunity to play with both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James during his four-year stint in the NBA. Appeari...
Warriors call D.C. museum visit 'unifying'
ESPN - 28 Feb 2018 20:59
The Golden State Warriors took some local students to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture, in lieu of the defending NBA champions visiting the White House.
Danny Green: 'We Knew Kawhi Leonard Was Going To Be Back'
SLAMonline - 28 Feb 2018 20:49
Perhaps Kawhi Leonard was never as “distant” and “disconnected” from the Spurs as had been previously reported. On Tuesday, Danny Green said that Leonard kept in contact with teammates and promised that he’d re...