Basketball News
Clint Capela is Houston's secret ingredient
ESPN - 21 Apr 2018 16:11
We joined the Rockets big man and resident Francophile for a test of his culinary skills and to find out what he's stirring up for the playoffs.
Celts' Morris 'expecting' unfair calls from refs
ESPN - 21 Apr 2018 09:00
Frustrated by a technical foul that was called on him Friday night, Celtics forward Marcus Morris said he believes the referees "knew who they wanted to go after" before the game started.
Pacers Rally to Take a Series Lead Over the Cavaliers
The New York Times - 21 Apr 2018 05:59
Cleveland lost for the first time this season after leading at the end of the third quarter.
Knicks plan to talk to Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer
NY Daily News - 21 Apr 2018 00:22
The Knicks reportedly plan to discuss their vacancy with Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer, further expanding what is already a wide net.
Ben Simmons Records Triple-Double To Lead Sixers
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 23:44
With 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists on Saturday, Ben Simmons became the fifth rookie in NBA history to record a triple-double in the playoffs. His effort led the Sixers to a 106-102 win over the Heat in a crucial...
Sources: Hornets to meet Messina, Fizdale
ESPN - 21 Apr 2018 23:28
Spurs assistant Ettore Messina and former Grizzlies coach David Fizdale will interview for the Hornets job, league sources told ESPN.
Sixers rally in fourth quarter, put Heat on brink of elimination despite 25 from Wade
Miami Herald - 21 Apr 2018 23:26
The Miami Heat is on the brink of elimination. Despite another gutsy performance from Dwyane Wade and a much better defensive effort by Miami guarding the three-point line, the Philadelphia …
Blazers' Harkless (knee) out, but Turner returns
ESPN - 21 Apr 2018 23:06
The Portland Trail Blazers get starting swingman Evan Turner back for Game 4 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night, but they'll be without Maurice Harkless, who irritated a knee injury.
James Johnson Spars With Robert Covington And Ben Simmons In Game 3
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 21:58
The Heat and 76ers have played an intense first two-plus games of their First Round series and some frustrations boiled over late in the first half of Game 3. With 4:27 to play in the second quarter and Miami up 51-46, R...
Calipari Met With NBPA To Discuss Ending One-And-Done, Creating HS Combine
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 20:53
University of Kentucky coach John Calipari says he met with the National Basketball Player’s Association to discuss ending the one-and-done rule and creating a combine for high school juniors. In an interview with Mac ...
NBA Playoffs live updates: Miami Heat looks to even series with 76ers at home
Miami Herald - 21 Apr 2018 19:00
1:45 p.m.: It will be the usual starting five for the Heat: Goran Dragic, Tyler Johnson, Josh Richardson, James Johnson and Hassan Whiteside. We're about 45 minutes away from tipoff. …
Spurs Announce Ettore Messina Will Also Coach Game 4 In Place Of Popovich
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 18:59
The Spurs announced that assistant Ettore Messina will coach Game 4 against the Warriors on Sunday in place of Gregg Popovich, whose wife Erin passed away earlier this week. Spurs announce Ettore Messina will coach again...
Report: Luka Doncic Entering 2018 NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 18:32
Potential No. 1 overall pick Luka Doncic is entering the 2018 NBA draft, reports Shams Charnia of Yahoo Sports: Potential top pick Luka Doncic of Real Madrid has submitted paperwork to enter the 2018 NBA Draft, sources t...
Report: Real Madrid's Luka Doncic Declares for NBA Draft
Sports Illustrated - 21 Apr 2018 18:10
Real Madrid star Luka Donic has reportedly declared for the NBA draft.
Heat's Winslow fined $15,000 for stepping on Joel Embiid' mask
NY Daily News - 21 Apr 2018 17:25
Miami's Justise Winslow has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for attempting to damage Philadelphia center Joel Embiid's facemask.
Report: Mike Budenholzer To Meet With Knicks On Sunday
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 17:24
Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer will meet with the New York Knicks on Sunday about their head coaching vacancy, according to ESPN‘s Ian Begley: Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer will meet with the New York Knicks on Sunday, ...
LeBron James Refuses To 'Throw Teammates Under The Bus' After Game 3 Loss
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 16:38
LeBron James and the Cavaliers collapsed in Game 3 on Friday, blowing a 17-point lead to go down 2-1 in their first round playoff series against the Pacers. Afterwards, James was repeatedly asked about the contributions ...
Justise Winslow Fined $15K For Stepping On Joel Embiid's Facemask
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 16:17
Heat forward Justise Winslow has been fined $15,000 for intentionally stepping on Joel Embiid‘s facemask during Game 3 on Thursday, the NBA announced: Here’s video of the incident: After the game, Embiid told reporte...
Post Up: Pacers, Wizards And Bucks Hold Serve At Home
SLAMonline - 21 Apr 2018 06:24
Pacers 92, Cavaliers 90 (Pacers lead 2-1) These Pacers just don't stop fighting. Despite Cleveland holding a 17-point halftime lead, Indiana came all the way back in the second half, holding the Cavs to 33 points in the ...
Heat's Winslow fined for intentionally stepping on Embiid's mask in Game 3
Miami Herald - 21 Apr 2018 05:18
Justise Winslow has been fined $15,000 for intentionally stepping on and trying to break Joel Embiid's facemask in the Miami Heat's Game 3 playoff loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on …
Pacers erase 17-point deficit, put Cavs in 2-1 series hole
ESPN - 21 Apr 2018 04:54
The Pacers held the Cavaliers to just 33 second-half points, ending Cleveland's perfect record this season when leading entering the fourth quarter.
Justise Winslow fined for attempting to damage Joel Embiid`s facemask
InsideHoops - 21 Apr 2018 04:06
Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow has been fined $15,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for intentionally stepping on and attempting to damage the facemask of Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, it was announced today by Kiki VanD...