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LeBron James' Game-Winner Reminded Craig Ehlo of 'The Shot'
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 13:55
"That's Jordan." The post LeBron James’ Game-Winner Reminded Craig Ehlo of ‘The Shot’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Carmelo Anthony Would 'Understand' if Benched Again in Game 6
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 13:25
Melo watched OKC roar back in Game 5. The post Carmelo Anthony Would ‘Understand’ if Benched Again in Game 6 appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: Grizzlies giving Bickerstaff 3-year deal
ESPN - 27 Apr 2018 07:07
J.B. Bickerstaff, who went 15-48 this season as Memphis' interim coach, reached agreement on a three-year deal to be the team's head coach, league sources told ESPN.
Wizards' Wall: Ran out of gas during Game 5
ESPN - 27 Apr 2018 23:09
Wizards' guard John Wall admitted he ran out of gas against the Raptors in Game 5 of their series. He failed to score a point in the final 9:41 of the contest.
Porter (leg) out for rest of series vs. Raptors
ESPN - 27 Apr 2018 23:09
The Wizards will be without Otto Porter Jr., who has a leg bruise, for the rest of the team's playoff series against the Raptors.
Otto Porter Undergoes Procedure on Contused Leg
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 21:22
Wizards forward Otto Porter had a procedure on his contused left lower leg to address a build-up of blood, according to the Washington Post‘s Candace Buckner. Porter will miss the rest of the Wizards’ first-round ser...
Mayor Issues Executive Order Outlawing Goaltending In Indianapolis
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 21:07
The mayor of Indianapolis has outlawed goaltending after the NBA revealed that LeBron James got away with a goaltend in the closing seconds of Game 5. LeBron pinned Victor Oladipo‘s layup attempt on the backboard after...
A tiny oral history: Inside LeBron's season-saving three seconds
ESPN - 27 Apr 2018 20:51
Perhaps no single NBA playoff sequence so far has generated the buzz and controversy as LeBron James' stunning final three seconds on Wednesday.
Indianapolis Mayor Outlaws Goaltending Before Pacers-Cavaliers Game 6
Sports Illustrated - 27 Apr 2018 20:34
The mayor of Indianapolis won't stand for the injustice that is goaltending, so he outlawed it completely ahead of Game 6 on Friday.
Spoelstra not "emotionally ready" to deal with Dwyane Wade's future
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2018 20:21
Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat coach, talks about getting emotional when he thinks about Dwyane Wade's retirement. …
Haslem gives his thoughts on his and Dwyane Wade's possible retirements
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2018 20:20
Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem talks to the media about his possible retirement after this season's end and about Dwayne Wade. …
Cole Anthony Averages 30 Points at Nike EYBL Session 1
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 19:45
Cole Anthony, son of former NBA guard Greg Anthony, has created a name for himself. The No. 1 guard in the Class of 2019, Anthony averaged 30 points during the first session of Nike EYBL and is set for another showing th...
What did Spoelstra have to say about Whiteside, Wade and the Heat's season? Plenty
Miami Herald - 27 Apr 2018 19:38
Hassan Whiteside and Dwyane Wade did not speak to reporters about the future, the season that just came to an end or anything else after players and coaches for the …
Karl Malone Says Donovan Mitchell Will Break 'A Whole Lot More' of His Records
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 18:47
Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone thinks Donovan Mitchell will end up breaking “a whole lot more” of his franchise records. On Thursday, Malone was asked about Mitchell breaking his record for most points scored in a play...
On Pro Basketball: 'Playoff Rondo' Politely (Not Really) Requests a New Nickname
The New York Times - 27 Apr 2018 18:13
There is plenty of evidence that Rajon Rondo ramps up the intensity when the regular season ends, but the New Orleans Pelicans' guard isn't buying it.
Rajon Rondo Says 'Playoff Rondo' Is a Myth
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 18:00
Rajon Rondo rejected the notion that he steps up his game in the postseason--transforming into “Playoff Rondo.” In a story by the NYT‘s Marc Stein, Rondo told reporters that he’s capable of playing at a high leve...
Rumor: Sixers Have 'Growing Confidence' They Can Woo LeBron James
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 17:25
Bron to Philly? The post Rumor: Sixers Have ‘Growing Confidence’ They Can Woo LeBron James appeared first on SLAMonline.
Iverson Classic: THE MOVIE
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 16:53
In just its second year, the Iverson Classic has become one of the premiere high school All-American games in the nation. Featuring a host of top seniors--including Mac McClung, Jahvon Quinerly, Shareef O’Neal and Kevi...
Report: Kawhi Leonard Wants Gregg Popovich to 'Tweak Some Things'
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 14:25
Can Pop and Kawhi get back on the same page? The post Report: Kawhi Leonard Wants Gregg Popovich to ‘Tweak Some Things’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Grizzlies, JB Bickersfaff Agree to Three-Year Deal
SLAMonline - 27 Apr 2018 12:55
BIckerstaff replaced David Fizdale. The post Report: Grizzlies, JB Bickersfaff Agree to Three-Year Deal appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Playoff Talking Points: Life Without Steph, the Westbrook Rule and More
Sports Illustrated - 27 Apr 2018 10:59
What would the NBA playoffs look like without Stephen Curry? Is this the real Nikola Mirotic? And can the NBA playoffs get any better? We break down seven NBA playoff storylines.
Celtics fired up for Game 7 at TD Garden
ESPN - 27 Apr 2018 08:42
A stagnant Celtics offense sputtered Thursday night in Boston's first chance to close out its Eastern Conference first-round series against the Bucks. But as the series shifts back to Boston, Celtics players believe they...