Basketball News
CJ McCollum: LeBron-to-Philly 'A Bigger Possibility Than People Think'
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 17:03
CJ McCollum thinks that LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers next season “is a bigger possibility than people think.” On the premiere episode of the Pull Up podcast, McCollum reasoned that staying in the East,...
Saban: Show will go on despite LeBron's copyright complaint
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2018 16:12
Alabama coach Nick Saban isn't scrapping a program that drew a complaint from LeBron James.
Isaiah Whitehead undergoes wrist surgery
InsideHoops - 4 Apr 2018 15:30
Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead underwent successful surgery yesterday (Tuesday) to repair the scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. The procedure was performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Specia...
Jimmy Butler 'This Close' to Playing Again
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 13:55
Butler says the Timberwolves need to play tougher. The post Jimmy Butler ‘This Close’ to Playing Again appeared first on SLAMonline.
Jeff Hornacek senses Knicks gave up in latest loss
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2018 05:33
The last thing Jeff Hornacek needs for his unstable job security is his players quitting.
Tyronn Lue to return to coaching Cavaliers Thursday night
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2018 23:19
Tyronn Lue is reportedly set to return to coaching for the Cavaliers game Thursday night.
NBA Playoff Picture: Current Standings, Seeds, Matchups
Sports Illustrated - 4 Apr 2018 22:40
Find out the NBA's matchups as the playoffs are approaching.
Danny Green: LeBron Would 'Fit-in Perfectly' With Spurs
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 22:39
Danny Green thinks that LeBron James would “fit-in perfectly” with the Spurs organization. While guesting on Chris Broussard’s “In The Zone” podcast, Green said, “If they can still keep Kawhi and [LaMarcus Al...
The Heat has a new first-round pick -- sort of. Meet the top pick of Miami's NBA 2K team.
Miami Herald - 4 Apr 2018 22:37
You might not know Juan Gonzalez, but he's the latest first-round pick by a South Florida sports team. The NBA 2K League held its inaugural draft Wednesday, and Miami-based Heat …
Courtney Lee: Jeff Hornacek not to blame for Knicks' struggles
NY Daily News - 4 Apr 2018 22:23
One Knicks veteran turned confrontational Wednesday at the suggestion Jeff Hornacek is culpable for the downward spiral.
Here is one reasons why Dwyane Wade, Heat feel Miami can pulloff a first round upset
Miami Herald - 4 Apr 2018 22:16
As soon as the Miami Heat clinched a playoff berth with a come-from-behind win over the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night, the first words center Hassan Whiteside uttered to sideline reporter …
Sources: Lue to coach Cavs Thursday vs. Wiz
ESPN - 4 Apr 2018 22:15
Tyronn Lue, who has been away from the Cavs since March 19 due to medical and rest issues, will return to coaching Thursday against the Wizards, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Warriors working on deal with Cook
ESPN - 4 Apr 2018 22:14
League sources tell ESPN's Chris Haynes and Marc Spears that the Golden State Warriors are working on a multiyear deal with point guard Quinn Cook.
Report: Tyronn Lue Will Return to Coaching Cavaliers Thursday Against Wizards
Sports Illustrated - 4 Apr 2018 21:46
The Cavaliers have gone 8-1 in nine games without Tyronn Lue serving as head coach.
Report: OJ Mayo Signs Contract With San German In Puerto Rico
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 21:35
Guard OJ Mayo has signed a contract with San German in Puerto Rico, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Mayo is eligible to return to the NBA this summer after being dismissed for violating the League’s anti-drug p...
Report: Tyronn Lue To Coach Cavs After 9-Game Leave of Absence
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 21:15
After a 9-game leave of absence, Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue will return to the sidelines on Thursday against the Wizards, according to Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon. Lue hasn’t coached the team since falling ill at...
Report: Quinn Cook, Warriors in 'Serious Discussions' on Multi-Year Deal
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 20:56
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly in “serious discussions” with Quinn Cook on a multi-year deal, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes and Marc Spears. The deal would be fully guaranteed for the rest of this seas...
When do the NBA Playoffs Start?
Sports Illustrated - 4 Apr 2018 20:37
Here's when the 2018 NBA playoffs start.
Donovan Mitchell Would Like To Go Head-To-Head With Chris Paul In Playoffs
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 20:21
As the Jazz continue to fight for seeding in the Western Conference playoff picture, Donovan Mitchell joined ESPN‘s First Take and was asked which team he would prefer to face: the Warriors or the Rockets. The rookie p...
Shaq on Hassan Whiteside: 'He Needs To Understand Strategy'
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 20:19
Shaquille O’Neal has some advice for Hassan Whiteside, who went on an expletive-filled rant after sitting out the final 20 minutes of Miami’s 110-109 OT loss to Brooklyn on Saturday. In a story by the Miami Herald‘...
Crossover TV Q&A: Pressing Questions As the NBA Playoffs Approach
Sports Illustrated - 4 Apr 2018 19:20
Which team has the most to lose? Who is the third-most important Cavalier? Crossover TV's Matt Dollinger and Rohan Nadkarni answer pressing postseason questions.
Five-Star F Scottie Barnes Sophomore Season Mixtape
SLAMonline - 4 Apr 2018 18:34
Scottie Barnes of University School (FL) is the No. 7-ranked sophomore in the nation. A rangy forward who can take over on both ends, Barnes’ game is as electric as it is smooth. After leading the Sharks to the GEICO N...