Basketball News
- Luka Doncic is the Best International Prospect EVER
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 16:29
I. When Luka Doncic pulls up to a photo studio in central Madrid on a crisp April afternoon, a scuffed and scratched basketball travels with him. The Spalding goes most places with Doncic. It lives in the trunk of his ca...
Ben Simmons is Going to Take Over the NBA
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 16:27
Dwyane Wade first met Ben Simmons a few years ago. He can't remember exactly when, but what he does remember was that it was for a summer workout, and that LeBron was there, too, and that Simmons at the time was a skille...
Robert Parish: Brad Stevens Gets Too Much Praise
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 14:25
"The praise is uncomfortable," Stevens said. The post Robert Parish: Brad Stevens Gets Too Much Praise appeared first on SLAMonline.
You Don't Have to Forgive Kevin Durant, but You Do Have to Appreciate Him
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2018 13:22
It's time to change the conversation about Kevin Durant. While KD only has himself to blame for the drama he's created off the court, you can't can't criticize him for what he's doing on it--especially in the playoffs.
No matther where Knicks land in lottery, they need to be smart
NY Daily News - 15 May 2018 13:00
It's not about where you pick, it's about who you pick.
2018 N.B.A. Draft Lottery: Time, Odds and How to Stream
The New York Times - 15 May 2018 11:00
Some teams earn a No. 1 draft pick by playing badly. Some get their No. 1 by playing badly on purpose. Others get their No. 1 by getting really lucky.
This could finally be year Knicks end horrific run of poor luck
NY Daily News - 15 May 2018 02:25
The Knicks are due.
Full NBA Draft Order: Team-by-Team Pick Order for the First Round
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2018 23:00
Here's a look at where every team will pick in June.
Cavs owner's son to rep team at draft lottery
ESPN - 15 May 2018 22:28
The NBA draft lottery will be held Tuesday night as the Cavaliers prepare for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals, and Nick Gilbert, the son of team owner Dan Gilbert, will represent the team at the event again.
Report: Raptors Explored DeMar DeRozan Trades Before Season
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 21:58
The Toronto Raptors “quietly explored” trades involving DeMar DeRozan last offseason, according to the NYT‘s Marc Stein. DeRozan, 28, has two years (and $55.5 million) left on his deal with Toronto before he can op...
Schroder wants to find out Hawks' direction
ESPN - 15 May 2018 21:57
Dennis Schroder, who has spent this five-year career with the Atlanta Hawks, says he wants to stay but needs to understand where the team is headed and do what's best for him.
Not at the Game: Come Watch the Warriors-Rockets Series With Us From an Expert's Couch
The New York Times - 15 May 2018 21:48
We want to see how great basketball minds not at the games see them. Here's David Arseneault Jr., the men's basketball coach at Grinnell College.
Kobe Bryant OK With The Lakers Adding More Ball Brothers 'If It'll Help Win'
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 21:29
When asked what he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to do in the upcoming NBA Draft, Kobe Bryant kept his response to TMZ Sports concise: “Win. Pick some players that’ll help them win.” Kobe didn’t nix the idea of La...
When Is the NBA Draft? 2018 Date, Schedule, Draft Order
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2018 19:23
When is the 2018 NBA draft and where to watch?
Report: Puma Is a 'Wild Card' To Sign Trae Young
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 19:20
Puma is a “wild card” to sign Oklahoma guard Trae Young to a sneaker endorsement deal, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula. The brand is targeting Young to be the face of Puma basketball, reports DePaula. Young plans ...
Smart's ill mom wants son's focus on Celtics
ESPN - 15 May 2018 19:10
Marcus Smart's mother began chemotherapy this week, but she has told her son to stay focused on the playoffs, the Boston Celtics guard said Tuesday.
Cuban: SCOTUS ruling doubled franchise values
ESPN - 15 May 2018 18:55
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, who has been outspoken in favor of legalized sports gambling, said Monday the SCOTUS ruling "doubled the value of the professional sports franchises in a second."
ESPN, Netflix teaming up for 10-part Michael Jordan doc series
NY Daily News - 15 May 2018 18:04
Michael Jordan is getting a documentary.
Netflix, ESPN Films Releasing a 10-Part Michael Jordan Documentary
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 18:00
Coming in 2019. The post Netflix, ESPN Films Releasing a 10-Part Michael Jordan Documentary appeared first on SLAMonline.
No Underdogs Here: Boston Is on the Brink of NBA Finals for a Reason
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2018 17:59
With only LeBron's Cavaliers standing in the way, the Celtics are on the brink of a NBA Finals return. It's time to stop calling Boston undermanned or underdogs.
Marcus Morris: Players On The Pacers And Raptors 'Can't Guard'
SLAMonline - 15 May 2018 17:59
Marcus Morris did his homework while preparing to guard LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Finals, watching the King’s previous 11 playoff games against the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers. His takeaway afte...
NBA Draft Prospects 2018: Marvin Bagley III Highlight Video, Scouting Report, Stats
Sports Illustrated - 15 May 2018 17:58
Get a full breakdown on what you need to know about potential top five draft pick Marvin Bagley III.