Basketball News
Russell Westbrook: Jazz Fans 'Say Disrespectful, Vulgar Things' To The Players
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 16:18
All-Star Russell Westbrook got in two separate confrontations with fans during Oklahoma City’s season-ending loss to the Jazz on Friday night: Russ was asked about the incidents in his postgame press conference: I don�...
Paul George 'Would Love to Remain' in OKC but 'Too Soon' to Make Free-Agency Decision
Sports Illustrated - 28 Apr 2018 10:21
With their Game 6 loss to the Jazz, the Thunder are now out of the playoffs and all eyes are on Paul George and where he'll end up this summer.
Victor Oladipo and the Pacers Have Cleveland on the Brink of Disaster
Sports Illustrated - 28 Apr 2018 07:59
After years of dominating the Eastern Conference, LeBron James and his Cavaliers are on the brink of doing something a LeBron team has never done, losing in the first round.
Curry: Knee 'pretty good,' still iffy for Game 1
ESPN - 28 Apr 2018 01:21
A day before the Warriors begin their second-round series with the Pelicans, Stephen Curry says he is making significant progress toward a return soon.
Carmelo Anthony On If He'd Come Off The Bench: 'That's Out Of The Question'
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 23:47
During his exit interview on Saturday, forward Carmelo Anthony was asked whether he would consider coming off the bench going forward, via ESPN‘s Royce Young: Melo asked about possibly coming off the bench: “I’m no...
Add Juwan Howard to the list of Knicks coaching candidates
NY Daily News - 28 Apr 2018 22:30
You can't accuse Scott Perry and Steve Mills of taking the lazy approach to their coaching search.
Report: Rubio Out For Game 1, Could Miss A Few Weeks With Hamstring Injury
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 22:24
Utah Jazz guard Ricky Rubio is out for Game 1 against the Rockets and could miss as much as a few weeks with a left hamstring injury, per Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. League sources: Jazz PG Ricky Rubio is OUT fo...
Game 7 could be last chance for LeBron love in Cleveland
NY Daily News - 28 Apr 2018 22:17
This may be the final game in a Cavs uniform for LeBron James should the Indiana Pacers steal a Game 7 on Sunday.
Report: Knicks To Interview Juwan Howard For Head Coaching Job
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 21:40
Add another name to the list of candidates for the Knicks head coaching job: Former player and current Heat assistant Juwan Howard. Howard could interview for the position as soon as this weekend, ESPN‘s Zach Lowe repo...
LeBron James: Kevin Love 'Has To Step Up' For the Cavaliers
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 20:57
No one expected it, but the Cavs and the Pacers will play a Game 7 on Sunday. With his streak of seven consecutive Finals appearances on the line, LeBron James stressed how important Kevin Love is to Cleveland’s succes...
Jaylen On Game 7: 'It's The Perfect Time And A Perfect Stage' To Make A Name
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 20:13
Jaylen Brown knows – this is the time and place to make a name. Game 7 of Celtics-Bucks tips at 8pm ET on Saturday. Speaking to reporters at morning shootaround, the 21-year-old Brown said Boston has “nothing to lose...
Anthony Davis On Matchup With Warriors: 'We Know We Can Beat Them'
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 19:43
The Pels made a statement in the first round of the playoffs, sweeping the No. 3 seeded Portland Trail Blazers. Now for a bigger test. Game 1 of Pelicans-Warriors is set for Saturday night at 10:30pm ET. And while his sq...
LeBron James Watches Bronny Put In Work In 30-Point Win
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 18:42
With the Cavs set to host the Pacers for Game 7 on Sunday, LeBron James found some free time to go cheer on his oldest son Bronny at the Dru Joyce Classic! And the North Coast Blue Chips did not disappoint, cruising to a...
2018 Western Conference Playoffs: Second Round Preview
Sports Illustrated - 28 Apr 2018 17:32
Previewing the 2018 Western Conference playoffs second round, where Steph Curry's injury looms large and the Rockets take on the upstart Jazz.
John Wall Puts Onus On Front Office To Make Wizards A More Complete Team
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 17:19
The Raptors knocked John Wall and the Wizards out of the playoffs on Friday with a 102-92 victory at Capital One Arena. Wall, who had 23 points and 8 assists in the loss, put the onus on his front office to add better pi...
George: 'I Would Love To Remain A Thunder, But That's What The Summer Is For'
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 16:50
Paul George may have played his last game as a member of the Thunder on Friday night – a 96-91 loss to the Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The All-Star forward will hit free agency this summer, and reporters wasted no...
Russell Westbrook Calls for Action to Stop 'Disrespectful, Vulgar' Fans After Two Incidents
Sports Illustrated - 28 Apr 2018 09:25
Russell Westbrook appeared to get into it with two separate fans during the Thunder's loss in Game 6 to the Jazz and he used his postgame presser to call for more action to protect players.
Post Up: Donovan Mitchell Silences Thunder, Victor Oladipo Destroys Cavs and Raps Knock Out Wizards
SLAMonline - 28 Apr 2018 08:05
Raptors 102, Wizards 92 (Raptors win series 4-2) The Wizards built a 12-point lead behind a monster offensive effort from Bradley Beal. The 24-year-old sharpshooter ended up with 32 points. But the Raptors clawed back in...
Watch: Jazz Finish Thunder After No Foul Call on Paul George Three
Sports Illustrated - 28 Apr 2018 07:35
Paul George might have a serious gripe about how Game 6 between the Jazz and Thunder ended.
Rubio strains left hamstring as Jazz oust Thunder
ESPN - 28 Apr 2018 06:30
Jazz guard Ricky Rubio didn't return to Friday's Game 6 win over Oklahoma City after straining his left hamstring in the first quarter. Utah clinched the Western Conference first-round series with a 96-91 win.
Raptors Eliminate the Wizards, and the Cavaliers Are Pushed to a Game 7
The New York Times - 28 Apr 2018 05:32
The Raptors advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, and the Cavaliers were blown out by the Pacers in Indianapolis.
Jamal Mashburn's son is a highly touted recruit, and he's hoping to hear from Kentucky
Miami Herald - 28 Apr 2018 05:27
Running up and down Court 4 at the Under Armour event here Friday night was a high school basketball recruit who surely elicited a double take from any unaware UK …