Basketball News
Lakers' Kuzma day-to-day after ankle sprain
ESPN - 7 Apr 2018 14:54
Kyle Kuzma, already playing through a right ankle injury, was uncertain about his status for the remainder of the season after spraining his left ankle in the Lakers' loss to the Timberwolves on Friday.
Butler returns to help shaky Wolves stay afloat in playoff picture
ESPN - 7 Apr 2018 08:37
After missing six weeks with a knee injury, Jimmy Butler helped lead the Timberwolves to a bounce-back win in Los Angeles.
Dwyane Wade on Knicks signing LeBron James: 'Good luck'
NY Daily News - 7 Apr 2018 04:46
The billboard near Madison Square Garden courting LeBron James says "King of New York? Prove it."
Grizzlies sign MarShon Brooks to multi-year contract
InsideHoops - 7 Apr 2018 02:25
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard MarShon Brooks to a multi-year contract. According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, “Brooks will sign for the remainder of the season and return to the Grizzlies for the 2018-19...
Embiid to begin recovery with light cardio work
ESPN - 7 Apr 2018 01:35
The Sixers released an update on Joel Embiid's recovery from a concussion and orbital fracture but said there was still no timetable for his return.
Cavaliers sign Okaro White
InsideHoops - 7 Apr 2018 23:46
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Okaro White to a contract for the remainder of the season, which ends next week. White (6-8, 204) signed a 10-day contract with the Cavaliers on March 18. He has played in six ...
Kyrie Irving Undergoes Successful Surgery, Expected Back For Training Camp
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 22:58
Kyrie Irving underwent successful surgery to remove two screws in his left patella, the Celtics announced on Saturday. He is expected to be fully healthy for training camp in the fall: The Boston Celtics announced that g...
Jordan Brand Classic 2018 Practice Highlights
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 21:45
The Jordan Brand Classic practice session on Saturday morning produced some fire highlights courtesy of Bol Bol, Shareef O’Neal, and more of the top high school prospects. Peep the video above and stay tuned for additi...
Scottie Pippen Goes Off On Isiah Thomas For Picking LeBron Over Jordan
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 21:20
The great debate: Bron or MJ? After Hall of Fame point guard turned NBA analyst Isiah Thomas picked LeBron James over Michael Jordan as the GOAT, Scottie Pippen went off on ESPN’s The Jump in defense of his former Bull...
Gordon Hayward: '2018 Will Be My Year. I Will Be Back On The Court'
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 20:34
Gordon Hayward may be a long way away, but the Celtics forward is confident he’ll come back strong. In an interview with Boston Common Magazine, the All-Star vowed that he’d return to the court in 2018 and “be an i...
Scottie Pippen: 'Comparison Shouldn't Ever be Made' Between LeBron-MJ
Sports Illustrated - 7 Apr 2018 19:39
Former Bulls star Scottie Pippen said a comparison between James and Jordan shouldn't be made.
Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz Visit Meek Mill In Prison
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 19:24
Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin arranged for rookies Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz to go visit rapper Meek Mill in prison, according to a TMZ report: One source with knowledge of the situation tells us … “...
Dwyane Wade Says CJ McCollum Is Most Underappreciated Player In NBA
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 18:22
As a guest on the TimeOut with Taylor Rooks podcast, Dwyane Wade said the most underappreciated player in the NBA is Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum. “He’s a nightmare to cover,” Wade told Rooks. The Heat ...
Wizards Coach Scott Brooks: 'We're A Selfish Basketball Team Right Now'
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 16:49
The Wizards suffered their fourth straight defeat on Friday night – a 103-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Capital One Arena. Head coach Scott Brooks voiced his frustration afterwards, calling the team “selfish” and...
Jimmy Butler Drops 18 Points In Return vs. Lakers
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 16:16
He’s back. Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler returned to action on Friday night, dropping 18 points and 4 steals in a crucial 113-96 win over the Lakers at Staples Center. Peep the highlights above. Butler had been ou...
Heat broadcaster nears last call with 1,100 games worth of 'fun' and 'funny' memories
Miami Herald - 7 Apr 2018 14:00
Of all moments he's shared with play-by-play man Eric Reid as the lead color analyst for Miami Heat games over the last 15 years, the one Tony Fiorentino still laughs …
LeBron on loss: 'We dug ourselves that hole'
ESPN - 7 Apr 2018 08:08
The Cavaliers failed to overcome a 30-point deficit against the 76ers on Friday night despite LeBron James posting his career-high 18th triple-double of the season.
Post Up: Sixers And Raptors Both Earn Huge Wins
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 06:59
76ers 132 (49-30), Cavaliers 130 (49-31) With postseason implications abound, the 76ers held off the Cavs in a thriller. With the win, Philly overtakes Cleveland for the 3 seed in the East, leading the Cavs for that spot...
Lakers unveil Elgin Baylor statue at Staples
ESPN - 7 Apr 2018 06:52
The Lakers immortalized Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor, unveiling a bronze statue of Baylor in the Star Plaza of the Staples Center on Friday night.
Another baffling Heat performance against a bottom five team in the East
Miami Herald - 7 Apr 2018 06:08
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's embarrassing 122-98 loss to the New York Knicks Friday night at Madison Square Garden: 1. With an opportunity to clinch the division and at …
Wolves' Butler nets 18 in first game since Feb.
ESPN - 7 Apr 2018 04:40
Jimmy Butler returned from a meniscus tear for the Timberwolves on Friday against the Lakers, scoring 18 points in a 113-96 win.
Ben Simmons And LeBron James Post Triple-Doubles In A Philly Thriller
SLAMonline - 7 Apr 2018 04:13
Ben Simmons almost had a triple-double in the first half as the 76ers got off to a fast start and hung on to beat the Cavaliers, 132-130, in a thriller at Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers scored 78 in the first half and le...