Basketball News
LiAngelo Ball declares for 2018 NBA Draft
NY Daily News - 27 Mar 2018 16:49
Another member of the Ball family could soon be in the NBA.
Report: LiAngelo Ball Declares For 2018 NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 15:51
LiAngelo Ball will enter the 2018 NBA draft, his agent, Harrison Gaines, told Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The 19-year-old guard/forward has been playing professionally in Lithuania for Vytautas Prienu, averaging a le...
NBA Players Are Fined Millions of Dollars Every Year. Where Does the Money Go?
Sports Illustrated - 27 Mar 2018 14:38
What happens to the money when an NBA player is fined? The NBA's disciplinary process is straightforward and speedy, but that doesn't mean it's satisfactory. The Crossover examines how the system works.
Hornacek (briefly) hands over coaching duties to Tim Hardaway Jr.
NY Daily News - 27 Mar 2018 04:43
Now that these games are meaningless, Jeff Hornacek decided to let somebody else handle his job.
Dirk Nowitzki: 'I'm Planning To Come Back'
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 23:27
Dirk Nowitzki says that his plan “as of now” is to return to the Dallas Mavericks for his 21st season in the fall. In a newsletter by the NYT‘s Marc Stein, Nowitzki said that he’s “feeling great” and wants to...
Dirk Nowitzki Plans to Play for Mavericks Next Season
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2018 23:20
"I feel great," Nowitzki said. "I've only missed one game all season. I signed a two-year contract because I wanted to play two more years. And here we are."
Report: Kristaps Porzingis Cursed Out Jeff Hornacek Last Season
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 22:55
Kristaps Porzingis reportedly cursed out Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek using the “F-word” during a practice last season. According to the NY Post‘s Marc Berman, Porzingis’ rift with Hornacek was one reason why he bl...
Report: Dennis Schroder Could Face Felony Battery Charge
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 22:11
Hawks guard Dennis Schroder could be prosecuted for felony aggravated battery after a fight at an Atlanta-area hookah bar on September 29. According to the AJC‘s Michael Cunningham, court documents reveal that the vict...
LiAngelo Ball Scores 72 Points in BBB Exhibition Game
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 21:18
LiAngelo Ball dropped 72 points in a Big Baller Brand exhibition game against the Guangdong Southern Tigers’ junior team on Tuesday. LaMelo Ball added 36 points in Vytautas’ 159-115 blowout win. W @LiAngeloBall with ...
The Nuggets' Backcourt of Jamal Murray and Gary Harris is Earning Their Respect
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 21:04
Denver is not some sacred hoops mecca. It is not a city dripping in Larry O'Brien trophies and national TV appearances, nor does its premier basketball team, the Nuggets, play beneath a mountain of championship banners t...
Jazz sign David Stockton to second 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 27 Mar 2018 21:01
The Utah Jazz have signed guard David Stockton to a second 10-day contract. Stockton has appeared in one game for the Jazz this season, tallying two points in three minutes at Golden State on March 25. Prior to signing t...
Is LeBron getting better with age? His former coach and former teammate had this to say
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2018 20:45
LeBron James recently told reporters he was "like fine wine, getting better with age." His former coach and one of his best friends agree. As he prepared to face James …
McDonald's All-American Game Practice Day 2 Highlights
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 20:37
Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett headlined the first McDonald’s All-American Game practice session, but don’t sleep on UNC-bound Nassir Little, who’s brought it all week. The All-Americans put on a show during Day 2 ...
New father Spoelstra returns to coach Heat
ESPN - 27 Mar 2018 20:02
Erik Spoelstra, who missed Sunday's game for the birth of his first child, Santiago Ray Spoelstra, will be back to coach the Miami Heat for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kemba Walker: "I'm Tired Of Not Being In The Playoffs"
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 19:54
In an interview with the Charlotte Observer‘s Rick Bonnell, Hornets All-Star Kemba Walker voiced his frustration about missing the playoffs this season: "At this point, I want to win. I want to be in the playoffs," Wal...
LeBron: Dwyane Wade Playing With Cavs 'Seems Like It Was Years Ago'
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 19:48
LeBron James says that playing with Dwyane Wade on the Cavaliers seems like “years ago.” During shootaround on Tuesday, LeBron told reporters that this year has felt like “five seasons in one.” “It actually see...
Grizzlies sign MarShon Brooks to a 10-day contract, and waive Brice Johnson
InsideHoops - 27 Mar 2018 19:47
Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace today announced the team signed guard MarShon Brooks to a 10-day contract. In addition, the team waived forward Brice Johnson. Brooks (6-5, 200) recently completed his thir...
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade before game against Cavaliers
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2018 19:30
Wade talked about facing LeBron James and the Cavaliers as well as his days in Cleveland. …
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra talks about the birth of his son
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2018 19:23
Spoelstra spoke about the experience of he and his wife welcoming their first child on Sunday while the Miami Heat took on the Indiana Pacers in Indiana. …
The Heat will be without these two centers against the Cavaliers
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2018 19:12
The Miami Heat's frontcourt took another hit heading into its showdown Tuesday night with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said rookie center Bam Adebayo would …
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says wife Nikki, newborn son Santiago Ray doing 'great'
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2018 19:08
Erik Spoelstra said he was on the Miami Heat's team bus and on his way to practice Saturday afternoon in Indiana when he got a phone call he was not …
Report: MarShon Brooks To Sign 10-Day Contract With Grizzlies
SLAMonline - 27 Mar 2018 18:49
Guard MarShon Brooks, 29, is planning to sign a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports: Guard MarShon Brooks plans to sign a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, league ...