Basketball News
Pat Riley's possible Heat dilemma: Balancing continuity with going 'all-in' on a star
Miami Herald - 1 May 2018 15:01
Welcome to Bulletin Board Material, the Miami Herald's weekday roundup covering everything in the South Florida sports scene. A lot of news to recap from the weekend. Let's get right …
Stephen Curry: 'I'm Still Durable'
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 13:55
Steph is ready to hoop again. The post Stephen Curry: ‘I’m Still Durable’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Donovan Mitchell Enjoyed 'Not a Rookie' Chants at Ben Simmons
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 13:25
The rookie beef continues. The post Donovan Mitchell Enjoyed ‘Not a Rookie’ Chants at Ben Simmons appeared first on SLAMonline.
5-Star Guard Romeo Langford Stays In-State, Commits to Indiana
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 02:14
A day after being named Indiana’s Mr. Basketball, senior New Albany guard Romeo Langford announced his commitment to the University of Indiana. The All-American is ranked as the second best shooting guard in the countr...
Report: Pistons Want Stan Van Gundy Back Next Season
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 23:30
Pistons owner Tom Gores wants Stan Van Gundy to remain Detroit’s head coach next season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gores and Van Gundy have discussed possible front-office changes, including the future ...
Donovan Mitchell on Kobe's Game 1 Analysis: 'I Watched It Twice Already'
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 23:03
Kobe Bryant broke down Donovan Mitchell‘s Game 1 performance against the Rockets, and Mitchell has already watched it twice. As part of his ESPN series “Detail,” Kobe critiqued Mitchell’s game, possession-by-poss...
Report: Blazers' Front Office Plans To Keep Terry Stotts
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 22:15
The Blazers‘ front office still plans to keep coach Terry Stotts after the team was swept in the first round of the Playoffs, according to the NYT‘s Marc Stein. GM Neil Olshey said he won’t overreact to the team’...
SLAM's Top 100 Players Of All-Time: 50-11
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 21:21
Below you’ll find 50-11 on the SLAM Top 100. Click here for 100-51 and stay posted for the final 10. All player write-ups by Michael Bradley, Peter Robert Casey, Ryan Jones, Max Resetar, Drew Ruiz, Abe Schwadron, Alex ...
Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan Team Up for National Mental Health Month
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 21:15
Kevin Love and DeMar DeRozan will meet as foes on the court during the Eastern Conference Semifinals over the next two weeks; however, they’ve teamed up for something much bigger than basketball off the court. The duo ...
Report: Paul George Is 'Gone' After Season With Thunder
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 20:40
Paul George is “gone” after the Oklahoma City Thunder failed to advance past the first round of the Playoffs, according to ESPN’s Ryen Russillo. Citing a "trusted" source, Russillo revealed that George--an unrestri...
Nowitzki texts trainer just like Oladipo ... it doesn't go well
NY Daily News - 1 May 2018 20:29
Dirk Nowitzki and his sense of humor will always be one of the gems of the NBA.
Report: Knicks Finish Interviewing Coaches After Meeting with Mike Brown
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 18:10
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the the New York Knicks have finished interviewing for the head coaching job after meeting with Golden State Warriors assistant Mike Brown. Sources: After interviewing Golden State as...
SLAM's Top 100 Players Of All-Time: 100-51
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 18:00
Making a list like the one we put together for this magazine (and that will now be released on this website) is tough. There's no pleasing everybody, and more often than not, it feels like there's no pleasing anybody. Th...
Report: Spurs 'Worried' Kawhi Leonard's Group Wants To Force Trade
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 17:35
The Spurs are reportedly “worried” that Kawhi Leonard‘s representatives are plotting to force San Antonio to trade Leonard. In a story by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne and Michael C. Wright, the Spurs are concerned tha...
Don Nelson Grows His Own Weed Called 'Nellie Kush'
Sports Illustrated - 1 May 2018 17:34
Willie Nelson convinced former NBA coach Don Nelson to start smoking weed.
Bill Russell: Charles Barkley More Likely to be 'Struck by Lightning' than Guard Me
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 17:23
Bill Russell might be done bodying guys on the court, but nobody is safe from being bodied by Russell in these Twitter streets. Charles Barkley found out the hard way after Russell sent out a tweet late Monday night: “...
Can You Build a Team Around Russell Westbrook?
Sports Illustrated - 1 May 2018 16:46
In the latest episode of the Open Floor podcast, the crew discuss Russell Westbrook's true NBA ranking and stack him up against Rudy Gobert.
Report: Bucks Expected To Pursue Mike Budenholzer
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 15:15
The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to pursue former Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer to replace interim coach Joe Prunty. According to the NY Post‘s Marc Berman, Milwaukee’s ownership is ready to “pounce” after Bu...
Scottie Pippen: Golden State Warriors Not a Dynasty
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 14:55
Pip throws shade at the Dubs. The post Scottie Pippen: Golden State Warriors Not a Dynasty appeared first on SLAMonline.
Joel Embiid: 'No Excuses' for Hassan Whiteside Being Out of Shape
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 14:25
Embiid ain't trying to hear it. The post Joel Embiid: ‘No Excuses’ for Hassan Whiteside Being Out of Shape appeared first on SLAMonline.
Joel Embiid: Sixers 'Sh**ty' on Defense in Game 1 vs Celtics
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 12:55
The big fella offers a brutally honest assessment. The post Joel Embiid: Sixers ‘Sh**ty’ on Defense in Game 1 vs Celtics appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Undermanned Celtics Set Tone With Rout Of 76ers
SLAMonline - 1 May 2018 05:00
Celtics 117, 76ers 101 (Celtics lead 1-0) The Celtics just keep doing their thing, regardless of who isn’t suited up. Without Jaylen Brown (hamstring) in addition to everyone else that hasn’t appeared in the postseas...