Basketball News
Drexler replaces Mason Jr. as BIG3 commish
ESPN - 15 Mar 2018 16:24
Basketball Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler has signed a three-year deal to become the commissioner of the BIG3, the league announced Thursday.
Isaiah Thomas and Julius Randle Downplay Fiery Exchange
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 14:25
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Brad Stevens: Marcus Smart Could Be Done for the Season
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 13:25
Smart has a torn tendon in his right thumb. The post Brad Stevens: Marcus Smart Could Be Done for the Season appeared first on SLAMonline.
Hawks sign Antonius Cleveland to multi-year contract
InsideHoops - 15 Mar 2018 05:07
The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Antonius Cleveland to a multi-year contract. He was signed to consecutive 10-day contracts on February 22 and March 4. Earlier this season, Cleveland was on a two-way contract with Dal...
Clyde Drexler Named Commissioner of Big3 League
The New York Times - 15 Mar 2018 23:53
As the league gets ready for its second season, it has moved on after the firing of Roger Mason Jr. with the appointment of Drexler, the former N.B.A. star and Dream Team member.
Pelicans sign Larry Drew II to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 15 Mar 2018 22:58
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free agent guard Larry Drew II to a 10-day contract. Drew, 6-2, 180, has appeared in 35 games this season for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League, posting averages of 11.8 po...
Spurs Players Say Kawhi Leonard Still Not Practicing With Team
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 22:51
Spurs wing Kawhi Leonard still isn’t practicing with the team, according to Tony Parker and Danny Green. Earlier this week, Gregg Popovich said Leonard’s medical staff in New York needs to clear him before he can ret...
Isaiah Thomas: 'I'm Not No Sixth Man'
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 22:44
Isaiah Thomas made his first start as a member of the Lakers on Wednesday night, dropping 20 points and 7 assists in a 106-117 loss to the Warriors. During an interview with USA Today‘s Sam Amick, IT made it clear that...
Dan and Mike D'Antoni sharing in each other's coaching success
NY Daily News - 15 Mar 2018 22:26
The random luck of the NBA schedule provided Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni with the opportunity to be in Dallas last weekend.
Ainge: Hayward had setback, back on track
ESPN - 15 Mar 2018 20:35
Danny Ainge says Gordon Hayward had a setback in his recovery from a fractured ankle, but he's progressing again.
Heat on verge of making dubious history as it faces its kryptonite, fast-paced Lakers
Miami Herald - 15 Mar 2018 17:22
The explanations for Wednesday night's disappointing overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings -- the 11th this season by the Miami Heat against an opponent with a losing record who is …
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 17:11
Big news in NBA kicks tonight as Stephen Curry debuted his latest signature model, the Under Armour Curry 5. This initial colorway has been dubbed "Pi Day" with 314 pairs initially released on a special UA site, SC30-v5....
Clyde Drexler Named New Commissioner of BIG3
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 17:11
Basketball Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler has been named the new commissioner of the BIG3: BREAKING NEWS We’re ecstatic to announce the legendary Clyde Drexler as Commissioner of the BIG3! -- BIG3 (@thebig3) March 15, 20...
Report: Penny To Become Memphis Head Coach 'Barring Anything Unforeseen'
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 16:35
With Tubby Smith out, former NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway is set to become the new head coach at the University of Memphis (his alma mater), reports Jon Rothstein of FanRag Sports: Memphis and Penny Hardaway are currently...
Just for Kicks: How Salvador Amezcua Became Kickstradomis
Sports Illustrated - 15 Mar 2018 16:01
Salvador "Kickstradomis" Amezcua is a sneaker customizer to the stars but he wasn't always in such a prime position. He talked to The Crossover about his rise in the sneaker game as a partially color blind designer.
Walton: I didn't mind Randle-IT shouting match
ESPN - 15 Mar 2018 14:29
Isaiah Thomas and Julius Randle had a feisty shouting match on the Lakers' bench during their loss to the Warriors on Wednesday. The teammates said it was nothing personal and coach Luke Walton said he liked the passion ...
Damian Lillard Says He's Playing at Highest Level of His Career
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 13:55
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Kristaps Porzingis: 'I'm Going to Come Back Better and Stronger'
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 12:55
The big fella wouldn't give a timetable for his return. The post Kristaps Porzingis: ‘I'm Going to Come Back Better and Stronger’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Extra Basketball
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 07:14
Kings 123 (22-47), Heat 119 (36-33) (OT) The Heat erased a 10-point deficit in the final five minutes of the fourth quarter and even went ahead by four, but De’Aaron Fox‘s buzzer-beater forced overtime as the Kings e...
Ninth straight road loss keeps Heat in 8th. 11th loss to losing team troubling
Miami Herald - 15 Mar 2018 06:55
Five takeaways from the Heat's 123-119 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night: 1. Miami lost its ninth straight road game and the season series to the lottery-bound …
Bradley Beal Scores 34, Jodie Meeks Hits Clutch 3 As Wizards Win In Double Overtime
SLAMonline - 15 Mar 2018 06:01
Bradley Beal scored 34 points to go with seven rebounds and nine assists as the Wizards eked out a 125-124 win in double overtime in Boston. The game was not without its share of drama. Beal missed a three with five seco...
Knicks sign Troy Williams
InsideHoops - 15 Mar 2018 05:17
The New York Knicks yesterday (Tuesday) signed forward Troy Williams. The team had previously signed Williams to consecutive 10-day contracts. Williams, 6-7 and 220-pounds, is averaging 8.1 points and 2.9 rebounds over 1...