Basketball News
Pacers' Oladipo to lead field at Indy 500 start
ESPN - 17 May 2018 16:52
Indiana guard Victor Oladipo will serve as the honorary pace car driver to start the Indianapolis 500 on May 27.
Ethan Hawke: Knicks Took Away Tickets Following Criticism
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 16:40
Rich people problems. The post Ethan Hawke: Knicks Took Away Tickets Following Criticism appeared first on SLAMonline.
Stephen Curry Says He's Healthy Despite Struggles
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 14:15
Steph made just 13.7% of his threes in Game 2. The post Stephen Curry Says He’s Healthy Despite Struggles appeared first on SLAMonline.
Will Thunder keep Corey Brewer?
InsideHoops - 17 May 2018 22:52
The Thunder face major decisions this summer. Their roster could shake up pretty dramatically, depending on what happens with Carmelo Anthony and Paul George. Looking beyond those players, here’s the Oklahoman with a g...
NBA legend puts Florida mega-mansion up for sale. The price tag: A cool $28 Million
Miami Herald - 17 May 2018 22:22
Former Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat star Shaquille O'Neal's Florida mansion near Orlando is up for sale at $28 Million. The house includes a "Shaq Center" for …
Bucks hire Mike Budenholzer as head coach
InsideHoops - 17 May 2018 22:16
The Milwaukee Bucks today named Mike Budenholzer as the team's new head coach. "We are thrilled to welcome Mike Budenholzer as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks," said Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. "Mike has playe...
CJ Paul, brother of Chris Paul, busy heckling Kevin Durant
InsideHoops - 17 May 2018 22:01
We’re down to four teams still alive in the 2018 playoffs. Every possession matters. Does every heckle matter? Depends how strong the material is, and who the target is. CJ Paul, the brother of Rockets guard Chris Paul...
Report: Draymond Green applies for trademark to phrase `Hampton 5`
InsideHoops - 17 May 2018 21:51
Draymond Green reportedly has a bit of business on his mind during these basketball playoffs. Here’s the San Jose Mercury News reporting: Nice to see that Draymond Green is getting some down time during the most intens...
Nova's DiVincenzo will play at combine
ESPN - 17 May 2018 21:50
Villanova sophomore Donte DiVincenzo plans on participating in 5-on-5 games at the NBA draft combine but isn't sure if he'll stay in June's draft.
Cavs Player: 'Danny Ainge is a F*cking Thief'
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 21:15
The toxicity level was high in Cleveland this season. The post Cavs Player: ‘Danny Ainge is a F*cking Thief’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Shaq's Orlando Mansion Featured On 'MTV Cribs' On Sale For $28 Million
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 21:12
If you’re looking for a crib featuring a “Shaq Center” fitness facility, a “Shaqapulco” swimming pool and a Superman statue, Shaquille O’Neal’s Orlando mansion is reportedly on the market. The asking price?...
Why the Rockets and LeBron's Cavaliers have both NBA series headed to Game 7s
Miami Herald - 17 May 2018 20:56
Narratives in a best-of-seven playoff series tend to pivot and change faster than a liar's recollection. It only takes one game, one result, to flip the script, as we are …
Metta World Peace Says He Was Once Offered $35,000 to Fix A Game in College
Sports Illustrated - 17 May 2018 20:49
Former NBA player Metta World Peace said he was offered $35,000 to throw a game in college.
Report: Draymond Green Files For 'Hampton 5' Trademark
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 20:19
The “Hampton 5” is one of the nicknames that has been thrown around when referencing the Golden State Warriors’ lineup of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Kevin Durant and Draymond Green — the origin o...
Metta World Peace Was Offered $35,000 To Fix Games In College
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 19:57
Metta World Peace isn’t a fan of the Supreme Court ruling that ended the ban on sports betting in most states. World Peace, who played a year at Saint John’s, told Yahoo! Sports that he was asked offered to throw gam...
Happy 36th Birthday, Tony Parker
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 19:31
A two-time SLAM cover star, six-time All-Star, four-time Champion (2003, ’05, ’07, ’14), and the 2007 NBA Finals MVP. Today we celebrate future Hall of Famer, Tony Parker, who turns 36-years-old. Born in Belgium an...
Isaiah Thomas Says He's 'Finally Pain Free'
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 19:25
After undergoing a second surgerys meant to “clean up” the inflammatory debris stemming from the torn labrum he played through during the 2017 playoffs, Isaiah Thomas tweeted that he’s “finally pain free.” I ha...
Lindsay Whalen Juggles Jobs as a W.N.B.A. Player and an N.C.A.A. Coach
The New York Times - 17 May 2018 19:11
Whalen has taken on dual duties this year: point guard for the W.N.B.A.'s Minnesota Lynx and coach of the University of Minnesota women's basketball team.
Draymond Green Lands Hampton 5 Trademark
Sports Illustrated - 17 May 2018 18:56
Draymond Green has reportedly landed the trademark for "Hampton 5."
Sports of The Times: Rockets vs. Warriors: The Dead Live Again in Houston
The New York Times - 17 May 2018 18:55
The Rockets were shirt-sticks-to-your-back hot in Game 2 behind James Harden and Chris Paul, complicating Golden State's supposedly foregone stroll to the N.B.A. finals.
Report: Kristaps Porzingis Rehabbing With Real Madrid, Progress 'Jaw-Dropping'
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 18:50
Kristaps Porzingis has returned to Europe for the second consecutive summer; however, rather than working out in his home country of Latvia, the New York Post reported Porzingis has been rehabbing his ACL in Spain with R...
The Future is Bright for the Connecticut Sun ☀️
SLAMonline - 17 May 2018 18:08
There is a duopoly atop the WNBA. Each of the past two seasons, the Los Angeles Sparks and Minnesota Lynx have battled in the WNBA Finals after finishing with the two best records in the League by far. But dynasties, eve...