Basketball News
Draymond Green: 'I Got Much Respect For Rondo'
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 17:01
Forward Draymond Green and guard Rajon Rondo bumped heads during the Warriors-Pelicans series, which ended Tuesday night with a Golden State 113-104 victory at Oracle. Afterwards, Green expressed his respect for the vete...
The four best Raptors trades we'd like to see
ESPN - 9 May 2018 15:34
Should Toronto trade DeMar DeRozan, and where would he fit? Our NBA Insiders give four deals that work.
Report: Raptors' Dwane Casey Voted Coach of the Year by Coaches Association
Sports Illustrated - 9 May 2018 15:30
Report: Raptors' Dwane Casey named Coach of the Year by National Basketball Coaches Association
Raptors' Dwane Casey Named Coach of the Year by His N.B.A. Peers
The New York Times - 9 May 2018 14:55
The National Basketball Coaches Association will announce Casey as their 2017-18 Coach of the Year, two days after the Raptors were eliminated from the playoffs.
Chris Paul Takes Over Game 5 as Houston Reaches Conference Finals
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 12:55
CP3 reaches the WCF for the first time. The post Chris Paul Takes Over Game 5 as Houston Reaches Conference Finals appeared first on SLAMonline.
N.B.A. Playoffs: Rockets and Warriors Both Head to Conference Finals
The New York Times - 9 May 2018 06:52
With easy wins over the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans, Houston and Golden State will now face off to decide the West.
Rick Brunson's attorney refutes misconduct allegations
NY Daily News - 9 May 2018 02:05
Brunson's attorney vehemently denied allegations that the former Knicks guard had improper conduct toward women.
Isaiah Thomas: Brad Stevens Is 'By Far The Best Coach In The NBA'
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 22:38
Eight people received votes for the National Basketball Coaches Association’s COY award, according to a report from Marc Stein of the New York Times. Brad Stevens was shockingly not one of them. Isaiah Thomas, who play...
Rockets-Warriors Tickets Are Most Expensive For Conference Final This Decade
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 22:21
The Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors are no strangers. In fact, regular-season matchups aside, the teams have met in the postseason - including this year's Western Conference Finals - three times since 2014. The...
Donovan Mitchell: 'I'll Probably Watch All 90 Something Games All Over Again'
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 21:51
For Donovan Mitchell, this was only the beginning. The rookie’s incredible season came to an end on Tuesday, with the Jazz being eliminated from the playoffs by the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Semis. Duri...
Dwane Casey Expects To Coach The Raptors Next Season
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 21:48
Despite reports that his job may be in jeopardy, Raptors coach Dwane Casey says he hasn’t been told that his job is in jeopardy. During his season-ending media session, Casey told reports he still expects to be the coa...
Victor Oladipo Writes Heartfelt Letter To 10-Year-Old Fan Battling Leukemia
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 20:50
All-Star Victor Oladipo penned a heartfelt letter to 10-year-old Cameron Kirk, a big Indiana Pacers fan who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. The note encouraged Kirk to believe in himself and maintain a positive att...
Masai Uriji Says Raptors Won't Tank
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 20:50
After being swept yet again by the Cavs, Raptors president Masai Uriji vowed that the franchise will not tank. During his season-ending media session, Uriji told reporters the Raptors will focus on developing players int...
Sacramento Kings Name Peja Stojakovic Assistant General Manager
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 19:36
Peja Stojakovic has been named assistant general manager of the Sacramento Kings, the organization announced on Wednesday. In his new role, Stojakovic will help GM Vlade Divac with front office tasks such as player devel...
Michael Jordan Game-Used, Signed Wizards Jersey Sells For $47,872.50
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 19:05
NBA fans still worship Michael Jordan. The proof? A game-worn, autographed Jordan Wizards jersey sold for $47,872.50 (!) at an auction this past weekend, via ESPN‘s Darren Rovell: $47,872: Price paid for a game-used & ...
Pacers GM on Pursuing Paul George: Would He Fit Us?
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 18:13
Pacers GM Kevin Pritchard was asked about the possibility of Indiana pursuing Paul George in free agency this offseason. While guesting on the Dan Dakich Show on Tuesday, Pritchard responded, “I would want to know firs...
Celtics' Larkin 'very, very sore,' out indefinitely
ESPN - 9 May 2018 18:03
Celtics backup guard Shane Larkin is "very, very sore" and is out for "the foreseeable future" with a sprained left shoulder.
Love: 'Rarefied Air' Being Mentioned With Chris Bosh
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 17:38
Kevin Love was asked about being the Cavaliers‘ most frequent fall guy--or as JR Smith diagnosed, the “Chris Bosh Syndrome.” Embracing the comparison to the 10-time All-Star, Love told reporters on Monday, “Being...
Raptors' Casey named top coach by his peers
ESPN - 9 May 2018 17:36
Raptors coach Dwane Casey has won the Michael H. Goldberg NBCA Coach of the Year Award, which is voted on annually by the league's 30 head coaches.
Michael Jordan's World Tour
SLAMonline - 9 May 2018 17:35
Michael Jordan wore the "Olympic" Air Jordan VIIs at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. The red, white and blue colorway made its debut on the world stage, shortly after Mike wore the "Bred" VIIs in the '92 NBA Final...
Raptors' Dwane Casey voted coach of the year by NBA peers
NY Daily News - 9 May 2018 17:16
Toronto's Dwane Casey is the NBA's coach of the year, as presented by the National Basketball Coaches Association.
NBA Draft Lottery Odds: Every Team's Chance at the No. 1 Pick
Sports Illustrated - 9 May 2018 16:57
Has your team tanked successfully? Here are the odds of winning a top pick in the NBA draft.