Basketball News
Report: Dirk Nowitzki Undergoes 'Relatively Minor' Surgery On Left Ankle
SLAMonline - 5 Apr 2018 16:58
Dirk Nowitzki underwent “relatively minor” surgery on his left ankle Thursday morning, according to ESPN‘s Tim MacMahon. The procedure is not expected to impact his decision on whether to return next season: Source...
Udonis Haslem almost gifted Hawks fans free Chick-fil-A. Then he made a free throw
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2018 16:20
After Udonis Haslem missed his first free throw with 17.4 seconds left Wednesday, the Atlanta Hawks crowd got onto its feet. The game was already long over -- the Heat …
ESPN cuts to commercial at worst possible time in Lakers-Spurs
NY Daily News - 5 Apr 2018 15:03
A one-second commercial break would be a welcome change in the minds of many NBA fans, but as ESPN learned Wednesday, timing is everything.
Kelly Olynyk Earns $1 Million Bonus in Win vs Hawks
SLAMonline - 5 Apr 2018 12:55
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Olynyk 'made it rain,' Ellington set NBA record & McGruder had flashback performance
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2018 05:20
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 115-86 blowout win over the Atlanta Hawks Wednesday night at Philips Arena: 1. The Heat intends to keep playing hard and competing for the …
Lamar Odom Is Getting Into The Marijuana Business
SLAMonline - 5 Apr 2018 23:34
In conjunction with his Rich Soil clothing line, Lamar Odom is getting into the marijuana business with a new line of products called Rich Soil Organics. In a press release, Odom says marijuana helped him recover from co...
Kyle O'Quinn outplayed his contract, leaving the Knicks with a center dilemma
ESPN - 5 Apr 2018 23:29
What will the Knicks do with centers Kyle O'Quinn, Enes Kanter and Joakim Noah, three question marks in an offseason full of them in New York?
Pelicans signing guard Crawford, sources say
ESPN - 5 Apr 2018 23:01
Shooting guard Jordan Crawford is rejoining the Pelicans for the rest of the season, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Tyronn Lue Says Steve Kerr Offered "The Best Advice" During His Recovery
SLAMonline - 5 Apr 2018 22:30
Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue will return to the sidelines on Thursday night after missing nine games due to health concerns. Lue was experiencing “piercing” chest pains and other serious symptoms. During his time ...
Pelicans sign Jordan Crawford
InsideHoops - 5 Apr 2018 22:19
The New Orleans Pelicans today signed guard Jordan Crawford. Crawford, 6-4, 195, has appeared in 21 games with New Orleans over the past two seasons, averaging 13.6 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.8 rebounds in 22.8 minutes p...
Report: Pelicans Signing Guard Jordan Crawford
SLAMonline - 5 Apr 2018 21:56
The Pelicans will sign guard Jordan Crawford, reports ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski: Source: Pelicans will sign Jordan Crawford. -- Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 5, 2018 Crawford began this season on New Orleans, but...
This retired NBA star and former Heat starter is getting into the marijuana business
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2018 21:26
Lamar Odom is known for winning two NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and for once being married to Khloe Kardashian. But now the retired NBA star -- and …
Will Barton On Free Agency: I Want To Be Where I Can 'Have A Bigger Role'
SLAMonline - 5 Apr 2018 21:18
After reportedly turning down a four-year, $42 million extension last summer, Nuggets guard Will Barton will hit unrestricted free agency in 2018. And the talented sixth man, who is averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, a...
LeBron fully supportive of female NBA coaches
ESPN - 5 Apr 2018 20:51
LeBron James says he has absolutely no problem with a woman coaching in the NBA, saying, "If you know the game, then everybody is accepting of that."
Lue: LeBron kept boat afloat during absence
ESPN - 5 Apr 2018 20:50
Tyronn Lue, who had been away from the Cavs since March 19 due to medical issues, is thankful for LeBron James and Larry Drew, who kept the team on track.
LeBron's road back to NBA Finals a lot easier with Irving out
NY Daily News - 5 Apr 2018 20:43
The road to an eighth straight NBA Finals appearance just got a little easier for LeBron James.
Tyronn Lue returns to coach Cavs after 'piercing' chest pains
NY Daily News - 5 Apr 2018 20:27
Tyronn Lue is returning to work humbled, changed and with a new perspective.
Celtics' Kyrie Irving to miss remainder of season, playoffs
NY Daily News - 5 Apr 2018 20:06
The Celtics will be without their star player in the NBA playoffs.
Kyrie Irving's Knee Surgery Closes Book on Once-Promising Season
Sports Illustrated - 5 Apr 2018 20:04
Kyrie Irving's knee surgery is a devastating blow for the Celtics but their long-term plans are still on track.
The Celtics' Kyrie Irving is out for the NBA playoffs. How will that impact the Heat?
Miami Herald - 5 Apr 2018 19:35
Big news on the NBA front: Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving is out for the rest of the season, including the entirety of the NBA playoffs. The team announced …
Kyrie Irving To Have Screws Removed From Kneecap, Out 4-5 Months
SLAMonline - 5 Apr 2018 19:08
Celtics guard Kyrie Irving will have surgery to remove two screws from his left kneecap and will miss the rest of the regular season and playoffs. A bacterial infection was discovered during a March 24 procedure to remov...
Breakaway: Wayne Ellington's Journey From Indistinguishable to Indispensable
Sports Illustrated - 5 Apr 2018 19:00
Now a mainstay in Miami, Wayne Ellington played for seven teams in eight years in a former life. The NBA journeyman charted his career in Breakaway podcast.