Basketball News
Keeping Score: Sizing Up the Spurs' 21-Season Playoff Streak
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2018 16:22
The streak compares favorably with the Dodgers, Patriots and Penguins. But the Spurs have a way to go to catch the Edmonton Eskimos.
Carmelo Anthony 'Looking Forward to Not Planning Vacations'
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 14:55
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LeBron James Had Creative Input With 'I'm King' Shoes
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 12:55
King James continues to punk the Knicks. The post LeBron James Had Creative Input With ‘I’m King’ Shoes appeared first on SLAMonline.
LeBron James reminds Knicks why he's the 'King'
NY Daily News - 10 Apr 2018 04:03
Every time LeBron visits the Garden it is an event just like when Jordan and Kobe would come to town.
The N.B.A.'s Wild Western Conference Playoff Race: Who Will Make the Cut?
The New York Times - 10 Apr 2018 03:23
Five teams are vying for four playoff spots over the next three days with just one game separating them all.
Stance Socks Launches NBA Trophy Pack To Celebrate Playoffs
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 23:50
With the NBA playoffs set to tip this weekend, Stance has released a fire new collection called the “Trophy Pack.” The socks, which are black based with subtle hints of gold, boast logos of some of the League’s his...
Hornacek never had a chance with roster Knicks brass gave him
NY Daily News - 10 Apr 2018 23:23
The clock will strike midnight for Jeff Hornacek and the Knicks at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday in Cleveland.
Draymond Green Picks Donovan Mitchell For Rookie of the Year
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 21:57
Draymond Green says Donovan Mitchell deserves the Rookie of the Year award over Ben Simmons because Mitchell is a “true rookie.” At shootaround on Tuesday, Draymond said Simmons had the advantage of “having NBA tra...
NBA tips off NBA 2K League with first-ever basketball draft
NY Daily News - 10 Apr 2018 21:54
NBA commissioner Adam Silver conducted with absolute seriousness the first-ever draft of basketball professionals who play video games.
Lakers Promote 32-Year-Old G League Veteran Andre Ingram to NBA
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2018 20:12
The Lakers produced one of the feel-good stories of the season.
Breaking down the many playoff scenarios for the Miami Heat entering Tuesday's action
Miami Herald - 10 Apr 2018 20:09
The Miami Heat missed out on an opportunity Monday night to make things a little easier on its scouting department. A win over the Oklahoma City Thunder would have clinched …
Julius Erving talks 'special' Ben Simmons, playoff-bound Sixers
NY Daily News - 10 Apr 2018 20:07
Julius Erving offered his endorsement of Sixers star Ben Simmons in his campaign for Rookie of the Year.
Glen Rice Jr. cut by Israeli team after punching teammate in face
NY Daily News - 10 Apr 2018 19:57
Ex-Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. was released by his Israeli team Monday night after punching a teammate in the face, according to a report.
Richard Jefferson: Ben Simmons Isn't A 'True Rookie'
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 19:42
Richard Jefferson says Ben Simmons isn’t a “true rookie,” and Donovan Mitchell deserves the Rookie of the Year award. In a Snapchat post, Jefferson reasoned that Simmons’ redshirt NBA season better prepared him f...
Is Quin Synder Worthy of the Coach of the Year Award?
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2018 19:23
Has Quin Snyder done enough to win coach of the year? What if LeBron James and James Harden swapped teams? Did Ben Simmons's rookie of the year comments make him look bad? The Open Floor crew answer mailbag questions and...
Alternative NBA Awards: Highlighting the Underrated Facets of the Game
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2018 19:19
This time of year is reserved for the long-standing internet practice of handing out entirely made-up awards. Here, the alternative awards address rarely recognized facets of the game.
Ice Cube, BIG3 League Send Message to President Trump Asking For Help With Qatari Investors
Sports Illustrated - 10 Apr 2018 19:12
President Trump met with the Emir of Qatar on Tuesday.
From East Chicago to the NBA: E'Twaun Moore's Inspirational Story
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 19:01
When the sun no longer illuminated Guthrie Street, it was time to return home. That was the rule and there were no exceptions. From the balcony of his third floor apartment, a young E'Twaun Moore could hear the reasons w...
Carmelo Anthony happy to be back in the playoffs, not on vacation
NY Daily News - 10 Apr 2018 18:57
The Knicks will soon be free to go on vacation early for the fifth straight year, but Carmelo Anthony has other plans this April.
Derrick Rose: Tom Thibodeau Didn't Compliment Me on MVP Award
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 18:40
After getting a rare compliment from Tom Thibodeau, Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose said he would “cherish” the moment. After the Wolves’ 94-113 win over Memphis on Monday, Rose told reporters, “It's crazy to hea...
BIG3 Takes Out New York Times Ad Urging Trump To Defend American Athletes
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 18:23
Ice Cube and the BIG3 took out a full-page ad in Tuesday’s New York Times urging President Donald Trump to defend American athletes during his meeting with the Emir of Qatar: This very bizarre Ice cube – Qatar scanda...
Report: Marcus Smart Expected To Be Cleared To Return In Late April
SLAMonline - 10 Apr 2018 17:45
Celtics guard Marcus Smart, who has been sidelined by a torn right UCL, had a reevaluation in New York on Monday. He is expected to be cleared to return to game action at the six-week mark of his surgery (April 27), acco...