Basketball News
It's a match: Clips, dating app reach patch deal
ESPN - 6 Mar 2018 15:46
The Clippers, wanting to "do something where we could really stand out," signed a patch deal with dating app Bumble and will wear the company's logo on their jerseys.
Jason Terry Denies Blowing in Lance Stephenson's Ear
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 15:25
Terry says he was just talking trash. The post Jason Terry Denies Blowing in Lance Stephenson’s Ear appeared first on SLAMonline.
The Sixers and the Most Enjoyable Phase of the Process
Sports Illustrated - 6 Mar 2018 14:34
Brett Brown and the Sixers have silenced skeptics so far this season, but it won't be long before they have to prove that they can win in the playoffs.
Winslow on dunk vs. Suns: "It was nasty, it was crusty."
Miami Herald - 6 Mar 2018 05:43
Behind 24 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks from Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic's 17 points and five assists, the Heat (34-30) moved into seventh place in the Eastern Conference by virtue of Milwaukee's loss at Ind...
Michael Beasley blames Knicks teammates for faltering production
NY Daily News - 6 Mar 2018 03:12
Nobody talked more than Michael Beasley before this season about his greatness -- about how he's just as skilled as LeBron James.
Saints/Pelicans owner Benson still in hospital
ESPN - 6 Mar 2018 23:59
The Saints say owner Tom Benson, 90, remains hospitalized in Louisiana after being admitted more than two weeks ago with flu symptoms.
Stop trashing James Harden's defense, please
ESPN - 6 Mar 2018 23:30
James Harden's defense is fun to attack, as evidenced by the cottage industry of memes on the subject. But beyond the lowlights, in the realm of Second Spectrum data, Harden is a more effective defender than his reputati...
DN Sports Talk Podcast: NBA's home stretch with SI's Jake Fischer
NY Daily News - 6 Mar 2018 23:11
Sports Illustrated's Jake Fischer joins the Popcast this week to talk NBA as teams head down the home stretch of this 2017-18 season.
Report: 'No Plan' For Markelle Fultz To Return In Immediate Future
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 22:34
Sixers rookie point guard Markelle Fultz has been out since October with a right shoulder injury, and there is reportedly no plan for him to return in the immediate future, according to team insider Jon Johnson: Per team...
Russell Westbrook Reflects on Teaming With Kevin Durant, James Harden
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 21:50
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook took time to reflect on playing alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden. Westbrook called the trio’s three seasons in OKC “a blessing”--both playing with MVP-caliber players, and get...
This Heat player is known for winning plays, 'but everybody wants to score'
Miami Herald - 6 Mar 2018 21:23
Before he blew past Davon Reed, slammed the ball in the face of Marquese Chriss and made a funny "stank face" to celebrate his rim-rattling dunk late in Monday night's …
NBA fines Celtics' Smart for criticizing officials
ESPN - 6 Mar 2018 21:22
The Celtics' Marcus Smart was docked $15,000 for criticizing officials in an interview with the Boston Globe following a 123-120 loss to Houston on Saturday.
Marcus Smart Fined $15K For Criticizing Officials' Treatment of James Harden
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 20:50
Celtics guard Marcus Smart was fined $15,000 by NBA for criticizing the officials after Boston’s 123-120 loss to the Rockets on Saturday. Smart said that playing against James Harden is “pretty much like you’re pla...
Kevin Love lauded after revealing battle with panic attacks
NY Daily News - 6 Mar 2018 19:59
Kevin Love wants everyone to know it is okay to seek help.
Steve Kerr Wants the NCAA to Let Undrafted Players Return to College
Sports Illustrated - 6 Mar 2018 19:37
Steve Kerr wants to see changes to the NCAA's rule on undrafted players.
Lonzo Ball Takes Blame For Damian Lillard's Hot Fourth Quarter
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 19:10
Lakers guard Lonzo Ball took blame for Damian Lillard‘s red-hot finish in the Blazers’ 108-103 comeback win on Monday. Lillard hit 4 threes in just 102 seconds as Portland erased an 11-point fourth quarter deficit. "...
Steve Kerr: Players Who Don't Get Drafted Should Be Allowed To Return To School
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 18:43
Under current NCAA rules, basketball players who sign with an agent and leave college are not welcomed back should they go unpicked in the NBA Draft. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr questioned this regulation...
Clippers Sign $20 Million Jersey Patch Deal With Dating App Bumble
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 17:59
The social network company Bumble, known for its dating app where women control the dialogue by messaging first, has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal to place its logo on the uniform of the Los Angeles...
Shaquille O'Neal Talks About All-Star Weekend Memories and Helping His Son, Shareef
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 17:40
On the eve of All-Star Weekend, Shaquille O’Neal stopped by the American Express Experience, a weekend pop-up and art installation a few hundred feet from where all the festivities took place. Inside the space, the exp...
Kevin Love Details Battle With Panic Attacks
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 16:45
Love suffered his first attack during a Nov. 5 game. The post Kevin Love Details Battle With Panic Attacks appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Mitch Kupchak the Front-Runner for Hornets GM Job
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2018 14:55
Willl Kupchak replace replace Rich Cho? The post Report: Mitch Kupchak the Front-Runner for Hornets GM Job appeared first on SLAMonline.
Smooth Operator: Dwane Casey Is Still Ironing out Every Wrinkle He Can Find
Sports Illustrated - 6 Mar 2018 14:30
It's been a bumpy road, but Dwane Casey has smoothed out every crease in his path to becoming the winningest coach in Raptors history, both on the hardwood and in life.