Basketball News
Meet Natasha Sen, the wife of new Knicks coach David Fizdale
NY Daily News - 4 May 2018 04:22
Even if the Knicks aren't good with David Fizdale at the helm, he's still a winner.
Lowry: Raptors have to show 'way more effort'
ESPN - 4 May 2018 09:35
The Raptors have a big challenge ahead of them down 0-2 in their series against the Cavaliers, but guard DeMar DeRozan says the team thrives off adversity.
Knicks agree to hire David Fizdale as next head coach
NY Daily News - 4 May 2018 03:50
The Knicks have agreed to hire David Fizdale as their next head coach.
Knicks hired David Fizdale with one player in mind: LeBron James
NY Daily News - 4 May 2018 03:36
The hiring of David Fizdale was made with one player in mind and it's not Kristaps Porzingis.
Is LeBron James the Greatest of All-Time?
Sports Illustrated - 4 May 2018 23:59
Ben Golliver and Andrew Sharp debate if LeBron James is the best NBA player ever.
Dante Exum discusses guarding James Harden
InsideHoops - 4 May 2018 23:25
Guarding James Harden is extremely difficult. He’s awesome in one-on-one situations. He can hit three-pointers in a defender’s face. And when he drives, the result is often an assist or free throws for Harden. Here�...
Jazz's Exum chooses mission to handle Harden
ESPN - 4 May 2018 22:54
Jazz guard Dante Exum embraces the responsibility of being his team's best solution to slow down MVP candidate James Harden.
JR Smith: Kevin Love Experiencing 'The Chris Bosh Syndrome'
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 22:48
JR Smith says that Kevin Love being the fall guy for the Cavaliers‘ struggles is a symptom of “the Chris Bosh Syndrome.” During practice on Friday, Smith explained that Chris Bosh faced a similar situation alongsid...
The Miami Heat's thinking with Whiteside and potential trade matches this offseason
Miami Herald - 4 May 2018 22:29
There is strong support among numerous people inside the Heat to trade Hassan Whiteside, and the question this offseason becomes this: To what measures will Pat Riley go to dump …
How new Knick David Fizdale is the Kaepernick of coaches
NY Daily News - 4 May 2018 21:59
In September 2017, David Fizdale, then-coach of the Memphis Grizzlies was asked what would happen if his team wanted to take a knee.
LaMelo Ball Will Join The JBA League This Summer
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 20:59
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Report: Rockets Concerned About LeBron's Potential Fit With Team
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 20:23
Some members of the Rockets organization are concerned about LeBron James‘ potential fit with the team’s identity, according to Sports Illustrated‘s Lee Jenkins. While guesting on SI‘s Open Floor podcast, Jenkins...
NBA Exec: Bamba May Have Higher Upside Than Ayton
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 19:36
Texas big man Mo Bamba may have a higher upside than Arizona’s Deandre Ayton, according to one Eastern Conference executive. In a story by The Athletic‘s Michael Scotto, the NBA exec said that Bamba’s elite skill (...
All the Right Notes: Donovan Mitchell Ushers In a New Jazz Age
Sports Illustrated - 4 May 2018 19:11
Utah is ushering in a new Jazz age behind Donovan Mitchell, with Rudy Gobert, Ricky Rubio and a cast of characters who care all there to support him along the way.
Delle Donne on WNBA Marketing Concern: 'Young Women Haven't Seen Us'
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 18:10
Mystics forward Elena Delle Donne thinks that young women and girls aren’t following the WNBA because the players aren’t marketed enough. “I just believe that young women haven’t seen us,” she said while guesti...
Waiters' Advice to Whiteside: 'Bite Your Tongue' -️
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 17:10
Dion Waiters offered some advice for teammate Hassan Whiteside, who publicly complained about his lack of playing time in the Playoffs. While guesting on ESPN’s Get Up, Waiters said that it’s best to “just bit your...
LeBron James: 'I Wasn't a Complete Basketball Player' in 2011 NBA Finals
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 17:00
LeBron has improved a whole lot in seven years. The post LeBron James: ‘I Wasn’t a Complete Basketball Player’ in 2011 NBA Finals appeared first on SLAMonline.
SLAM's Top 100 Players Of All-Time: Michael Jordan, No. 1
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 16:55
You can find more of the SLAM TOP 100 list here: 100-51 50-11 No. 10: Larry Bird No. 9: Tim Duncan No. 8: Wilt Chamberlain No. 7: Bill Russell No. 6: Shaquille O'Neal No. 5: Kobe Bryant No. 4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar No. 3: ...
'' SLAM's Top 100 Players Of All-Time: LeBron James, No. 2 ''
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 16:53
You can find more of the SLAM TOP 100 list here: 100-51 50-11 No. 10: Larry Bird No. 9: Tim Duncan No. 8: Wilt Chamberlain No. 7: Bill Russell No. 6: Shaquille O'Neal No. 5: Kobe Bryant No. 4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar No. 3: ...
Utah Jazz to Address Fans About Treating Opponents Respectfully
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 16:45
An important PSA. The post Utah Jazz to Address Fans About Treating Opponents Respectfully appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Knicks Have Plan To Open Cap Space For LeBron ''
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 16:31
In the event that LeBron James shows interest in New York, the Knicks have a plan to create salary cap space to sign James this offseason, according to the NY Post‘s Marc Berman. The Knicks recently hired David Fizdale...
Andrew Wiggins: 'I Didn't Have the Best Season'
SLAMonline - 4 May 2018 14:55
Wiggins admits the 2017-18 campaign wasn't his best. The post Andrew Wiggins: ‘I Didn’t Have the Best Season’ appeared first on SLAMonline.