Basketball News
Report: Man Arrested After Threatening Email To Adam Silver
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 17:00
A man that wrote, “If you don’t let me play, I’m going to come up there and kill you with my f*cking gun,” to NBA commissioner Adam Silver has reportedly been arrested. The man allegedly wrote Silver in an email ...
Cavaliers and LeBron James Hit a Roadblock: Marcus Morris
The New York Times - 14 May 2018 16:37
The Cleveland Cavaliers were rested. They were hot. And most important, they had LeBron James. So how did they lose?
Eighth Grader Emoni Bates Is Serving Up Buckets Like A Young Kevin Durant
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 16:14
Emoni Bates, the No. 1 player in the class of of 2022, is showing all the makings of a future superstar. Check out what the 6-7 13-year-old was up to during the Bill Hensley Memorial Run-N-Slam in Fort Wayne, Indiana in ...
The Specter of Stephen Curry's Injury Hangs Over Western Conference Finals
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2018 12:55
There's no way to erase Stephen Curry's injury from the Western Conference finals narrative. Will he fade in the moment? Or will both teams play without lingering questions?
Lil Penny To Represent Magic at Draft Lottery
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 23:49
Lil Penny will accompany Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams during the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday, according to the Orlando Sentinel‘s Josh Robbins. The miniature, trash-talking version of former Magic guard Penny...
Stevens calls it 'silly' he's praised for C's success
ESPN - 14 May 2018 23:40
Brad Stevens says he's "uncomfortable" with all the praise he's received for the Celtics' success.
New Hawks coach Pierce touts defensive focus
ESPN - 14 May 2018 22:57
Lloyd Pierce, who was announced as the Hawks' new head coach Friday, says his first priority will be assembling a staff of assistants who share his passion for defense and his proven ability to connect with young players...
Laurel D'Antoni Wants 'A Little Bit Of That Love' James Harden Gets
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 22:30
Mike D’Antoni has coached some of the top offensive talents in the League, but according to his wife, Laurel, none quite match up to the prowess of James Harden. “He’s just morphed because of his players,” Laurel...
Dennis Schroder to Meet With Hawks To Discuss Future
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 21:26
Dennis Schroder will meet with the Atlanta Hawks in a week to discuss his future with the organization. Speaking to reporters at the German Basketball Federation press conference in Germany, Schroder said, “I want to c...
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade joins forces on the court with ... Chewbacca?
Miami Herald - 14 May 2018 21:05
It has been almost three weeks since Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. But in a galaxy far, far away -- or at …
Kevin Durant's Most Epic Playoff Performances
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 21:04
As the Warriors prepare to take on the Rockets in the 2018 Western Conference Finals, we look back at some of Kevin Durant‘s most epic playoff performances: June 2, 2012: Oklahoma City defeats San Antonio, 109-103, in ...
Kerr: Draymond Has Photographic Memory Like LeBron
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 20:31
Part of LeBron James‘ greatness comes from his near-photographic memory on the basketball court. After the Cavs’ 83-108 blowout loss to Boston on Sunday, Bron gave reporters an instant recall of the beginning of the ...
How Does NBA Draft Lottery Work: How The Top Pick Order Is Decided
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2018 20:23
So what exactly is going on with all those ping pong balls.
Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Adam Silver If Commissioner Didn't Let Him Play in the NBA
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2018 19:18
The man allegedly sent an email to the NBA offices in July asking to play in the league.
Sources: Bucks, Raptors key in on Budenholzer
ESPN - 14 May 2018 19:03
Mike Budenholzer has emerged as the centerpiece of the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors' coaching searches, and the two teams are preparing to spend the coming days competing for him, league sources told ESPN.
Full coverage of sports betting legalization
ESPN - 14 May 2018 18:48
Here is ESPN Chalk's one-stop shop of all relevant content, following the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of New Jersey.
Warriors vs. Rockets History: All-Time Head-to-Head Results
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2018 18:45
How do the Warriors and Rockets stack up against each other?
Every Team's Odds In The 2018 NBA Draft Lottery
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 18:42
For the fans of 16 NBA teams, the postseason marks a time of hope for a championship run. For the remaining 14 fanbases, it marks a period of waiting for a day that has the potential to bring their franchise back to life...
NBA Playoff Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 16:57
Marcus Morris talked that talked and he the Celtics made sure to back up his words as Boston jumped all-over Cleveland to take Game 1 108-83. Morris wore the timeless “Concord” Air Jordan XI Retro in helping limit Le...
Skechers Suing Adidas Due To Alleged Payments To Top Recruits
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 16:34
The sneaker beef is real. Skechers is suing adidas, claiming the adidas’ alleged payments to top prospects unfairly tilted the sneaker market playing field: “Adidas has co-opted young players into wearing and express...
How To Watch Warriors vs. Rockets Game 1: Live Stream, TV Channel
Sports Illustrated - 14 May 2018 16:15
Find out where and when to watch the Warriors and Rockets in Game 1.
Report: Raptors, Bucks Focusing on Mike Budenholzer
SLAMonline - 14 May 2018 16:08
The Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors are focusing their coaching searches on former Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Arguably the most accomplished available coach, Budenholzer w...