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James Harden Still Thinks About Playing in OKC
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 14:55
Harden says the Thunder were "the perfect puzzle." The post James Harden Still Thinks About Playing in OKC appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kevin Durant: Warriors' Injuries 'Killed the Morale a Bit'
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 13:25
KD has had to carry the Dubs. The post Kevin Durant: Warriors’ Injuries ‘Killed the Morale a Bit’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Chris 'Birdman' Anderson Selection Highlights Big 3 Draft Night
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 04:18
Chris “Birdman” Anderson going fourth overall to the Power highlighted the Big 3 league’s second annual draft. Greg Oden, Deshawn Stevenson, Smush Parker and Eddy Curry were amongst notable NBA players to go undraf...
Joel Embiid's Injury, Miami's Malleability Make Sixers-Heat the Most Intriguing First-Round Playoff Matchup
Sports Illustrated - 13 Apr 2018 23:51
The 76ers ended the season as one of the hottest teams in the NBA, setting up the most fascinating first-round series as they take on the Heat.
Here is a breakdown of the matchup between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2018 23:13
The Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers split their four-game regular-season series with each team winning both games on its home floor in dramatic fashion. Is it fair to expect more …
Will Miami Heat use Bam Adebayo in this series? Coach Erik Spoelstra weighs in
Miami Herald - 13 Apr 2018 22:47
When Heat rookie Bam Adebayo was a healthy scratch for three games in a four-game stretch in late March and early April, it was unclear whether he would crack Erik …
Kevin Porter Jr Impresses Damian Lillard at Nike Hoop Summit Scrimmage
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 22:43
Damian Lillard sat courtside at the Nike Hoop Summit scrimmage on Thursday, and the player he found the most impressive wasn’t even on the USA Team. USC commit Kevin Porter Jr--who came down from Seattle to give the US...
Tim Hardaway Jr. 'can't wrap thoughts' around Knicks management
NY Daily News - 13 Apr 2018 22:19
Tim Hardaway Jr. did not co-sign with the Knicks on their reasons for canning Jeff Hornacek.
Josh Kroenke promoted to Vice Chairman of KSE and KSE UK
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2018 22:14
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment today announced the promotion of Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets President Josh Kroenke to Vice Chairman of KSE and KSE UK. "This appointment is a well-deserved and long overdue recog...
Report: Warriors Could Reshuffle Roster If Team Falls Short in Playoffs
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 21:51
The Warriors front office could aggressively reshuffle the roster if the team falls short of expectations in the playoffs, according to The Athletic‘s Anthony Slater. Speaking to Slater about a possible roster shake-up...
Jeremy Lin aims to start for Nets next season
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2018 21:18
Here’s the New York Post with the latest on Nets guard Jeremy Lin, who is coming off of serious injury and aims to be a key Brooklyn Net in 2018-19: Jeremy Lin endured hamstring injuries his first year with the Nets an...
Ty Lawson Signs With Wizards For Playoffs
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 21:02
After finishing his season in China, Ty Lawson has signed with the Washington Wizards for the NBA playoffs. Lawson, a DC native, averaged 25.5 points and 6.5 assists with Shandong of the Chinese Basketball Association. N...
Kobe Bryant's Dream 1-on-1 Matchup: 1991 Michael Jordan
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 20:50
"We're both very creative trash-talkers." The post Kobe Bryant’s Dream 1-on-1 Matchup: 1991 Michael Jordan appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: Wizards' Meeks suspended 25 games
ESPN - 13 Apr 2018 20:15
Wizards guard Jodie Meeks will be suspended 25 games for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug program, sources said, taking him out of the playoffs.
Report: Wizards' Jodie Meeks Suspended 25 Games for Violating NBA Anti-Drug Program
Sports Illustrated - 13 Apr 2018 20:07
Meeks will be prohibited from playing in the playoffs.
No Joel Embiid in Sixers vs Heat Game 1
InsideHoops - 13 Apr 2018 20:07
The Playoffs begin Saturday. The Sixers enter the postseason on a 16-game winning streak. But the health status of Joel Embiid continues to be a confounding issue. Here’s the Palm Beach Post reporting: The Sixers will ...
Report: Stephen Curry Targeting Return in Second Round
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 20:01
Stephen Curry is targeting the second round of the playoffs for his return from a Grade-2 MCL sprain in his left knee. According to Yahoo’s Shams Charania, Curry will have his knee re-evaluated on Saturday. Warriors st...
Knicks would be wise to get Porzingis' input on coach in meeting
NY Daily News - 13 Apr 2018 19:55
Kristaps Porzingis is expected to attend player exit meetings on Saturday.
Jodie Meeks Suspended 25 Games For Violating Anti-Drug Policy
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 19:35
The NBA has suspended Jodie Meeks for 25 games without pay after he tested positive for ipamorelin and GHRP-2. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Meeks’ attorney claims that the League took “premature action�...
Charlotte Hornets Fire Steve Clifford
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 19:35
Clifford went 196-214 during a five-year run. The post Charlotte Hornets Fire Steve Clifford appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Stephen Curry Could Return From Injury in Western Conference Semifinals
Sports Illustrated - 13 Apr 2018 19:30
The Warriors star hasn't played since March 23.
Kobe: European Basketball More Physical Than NBA
SLAMonline - 13 Apr 2018 19:09
Kobe Bryant thinks the officiating in today’s NBA has made the game less physical than European basketball. During a conference call for his ESPN show "Detail," Kobe said the NBA should reintroduce more physical forms ...