Basketball News
Steve Francis Arrested for Public Intoxication
Sports Illustrated - 20 Mar 2018 16:31
Steve Francis wrote recently for The Players' Tribune that he struggled with alcohol issues.
Lillard and McCollum dish on Blazers, refs and LeBron over dinner
ESPN - 20 Mar 2018 15:58
Portland's dynamic backcourt discusses a variety of topics, including the Blazers' success, their tension with the Rockets, and much more.
My Story: Melissa Weishaupt Goes on the Record About Mavs' Culture of Harassment
Sports Illustrated - 20 Mar 2018 14:50
After more than a dozen current and ex-employees shed light on the Mavs' hostile work environment, a former target opens up about her sexual harassment experience and why Mark Cuban still doesn't recognize the problem.
Gregg Popovich: 'It's Been a Frustrating Season'
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 13:55
The Spurs are fighting for their playoff lives. The post Gregg Popovich: ‘It’s Been a Frustrating Season’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Stephen Curry (Ankle) Targeting Return on Friday
Sports Illustrated - 20 Mar 2018 12:45
Stephen Curry could reportedly return from an ankle injury on Friday.
Willy Hernangomez Posts Season-High 17 Points in One Half
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 04:05
Willy Hernangomez flashed some of the potential that’s earned him comparisions to 3-time NBA All-Star Marc Gasol, scoring a season-high 17 points in the Hornets’ 108-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night. He...
Kristaps Porzingis' apperance on basketball court sparks concern
NY Daily News - 20 Mar 2018 03:34
A photo of Kristaps Porzingis shooting on a basketball court was worth 1,000 questions that the Knicks weren't prepared to answer.
Love (hand) returns to Cavs' lineup vs. Bucks
ESPN - 20 Mar 2018 00:47
All-Star forward Kevin Love will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers' lineup Monday night after missing 21 games with a broken left hand.
Jordan Clarkson's Thoughts On Dinosaurs, the Moon Landing and Mermaids Will Blow Your Mind
Sports Illustrated - 20 Mar 2018 00:11
Jordan Clarkson was on the Road Trippin' podcast and shared his thoughts on dinosaurs and human interacting, the moon landing, aliens and mermaids.
Report: Celtics' Kyrie Irving Getting Second Opinion On Knee
Sports Illustrated - 20 Mar 2018 23:51
Kyrie Irving was ruled out for his fourth straight game.
Royce White Skeptical About NBA's Mental Health Initiative
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 23:39
Former Rockets forward Royce White is skeptical that the NBA genuinely cares about players’ mental health. In a story by Yahoo’s Dan Devine, White cautioned that the League is engaging in the mental health conversati...
NBA Draft 2018: Early Entry List
Sports Illustrated - 20 Mar 2018 22:32
Full list of underclassmen who have declared for the NBA draft.
Former Mavs employee speaks out against Mark Cuban, team culture
NY Daily News - 20 Mar 2018 22:28
Pleading ignorance isn't cutting it in the eyes of Melissa Weishaupt.
James Worthy Calls Kyle Kumza, Kevin Durant 'Prototype' NBA Players
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 21:16
Lakers legend James Worthy says Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Durant are “prototype” players in today’s NBA. Worthy added that traditional bigs are “almost obsolete” because of their inability to guard players like Kuzm...
Report: Pistons Expressed Interest In Bringing In Chauncey Billups for Front Office Role
Sports Illustrated - 20 Mar 2018 20:47
Chauncey Billups played for the Pistons for at least part of eight of his 17 seasons in the NBA.
Source: Bucks giving Jennings 2nd 10-day deal
ESPN - 20 Mar 2018 20:18
Brandon Jennings will get a second 10-day contract with the Bucks, a source told ESPN.
Ex-Mavs Employee Goes On-Record About 'Hostile Workplace Culture'
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 20:09
Former Mavericks employee Melissa Weishaupt is speaking out against Mark Cuban and the Mavs’ “hostile workplace culture.” In an article published by Yahoo, Weishaupt wrote that Cuban and the Mavericks still don’t...
NBA hits Rockets' Green with $25K shoving fine
ESPN - 20 Mar 2018 20:07
Gerald Green, who was ejected Sunday for shoving the Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng while coming to the defense of Chris Paul, was fined $25,000. Paul said Sunday that he'd pay any fine as a result of the incident.
Report: Pistons Interested In Hiring Chauncey Billups To Front Office
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 19:46
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly expressed interest in hiring Chauncey Billups to a totally revamped front office, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times: Detroit has expressed interest in hiring the former Pis...
Damian Lillard Explains Confrontation With Chris Paul
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 19:36
Damian Lillard explained what was said between him and Chris Paul after CP3 scored a layup during the final seconds of the Rockets’ 121-112 win over Portland on January 10. In an interview with ESPN’s Chris Haynes, L...
Marcus Morris Fined $15K For Verbal Abuse of Official
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 19:02
Celtics forward Marcus Morris has been fined $15,000 for verbal abuse of an official after the Celtics’ 89-108 loss to Pelicans on Sunday. Per NBA press release: Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris has been fined $15,...
Report: Gerald Green Fined $25K For Shoving Gorgui Dieng
SLAMonline - 20 Mar 2018 18:34
Time for Chris Paul to pay up. Rockets shooting guard Gerald Green has been fined $25K for shoving Minnesota’s Gorgui Dieng on Sunday, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports: Rockets’ Gerald Green has been fined $25,...