Basketball News
5-on-5 predictions: How far can LeBron carry Cavs in this Finals rematch?
ESPN - 29 May 2018 17:02
As the Warriors and Cavs meet again, what are the big and little things to watch for? Our NBA experts answer five questions heading into the NBA Finals.
Ben Simmons: 'Only One Way to Find' Out if LeBron James is a Good Fit
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 16:45
Will the Philly make a run at LeBron? The post Ben Simmons: ‘Only One Way to Find’ Out if LeBron James is a Good Fit appeared first on SLAMonline.
Danny Ainge: Celtics Need Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 16:30
There was chatter that Boston was better off without the injured stars. The post Danny Ainge: Celtics Need Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward appeared first on SLAMonline.
Stephen Curry: 'Don't Disrespect the Other' Cavs
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 14:25
LeBron's supporting cast turned into a punchline. The post Stephen Curry: ‘Don't Disrespect the Other’ Cavs appeared first on SLAMonline.
Eric Gordon: Rockets Would Be in Finals With Healthy Chris Paul
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 12:55
CP3 could only watch. The post Eric Gordon: Rockets Would Be in Finals With Healthy Chris Paul appeared first on SLAMonline.
Lonzo Watches LiAngelo's Workout with Lakers
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 23:07
Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball was in the building to support his brother, LiAngelo, during his pre-draft workout with the team on Tuesday. Lonzo watched the entire two-hour workout at the Lakers' training facility. Foota...
Report: March Madness Hero Donte DiVincenzo to Remain in NBA Draft ⭐️
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 23:01
Donte DiVincenzo will forgo his final year of college eligibility to remain in the 2018 NBA Draft, per Yahoo Sports Shams Charania. Villanova sophomore Donte DiVincenzo will remain in the 2018 NBA Draft and forgo his rem...
Heat executive decides to stay put. And a Wade update.
Miami Herald - 29 May 2018 22:42
Shane Battier, the Heat's director of basketball development and analytics, has removed himself from consideration for a high-level front office job with the Detroit Pistons, a source confirmed Tuesday. The …
Nova hero DiVincenzo to remain in NBA draft
ESPN - 29 May 2018 22:31
Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo announced Tuesday he will sign with an agent and keep his name in the NBA draft.
Cavs-Warriors Finals: Lowest Get-In Ticket Price in 4 Years
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 21:25
Demand for Cavs-Warriors IV remains high on the secondary market, but when it comes to just getting a seat in the arenas for the NBA Finals, this series will seem reasonable. For Game 3 in Cleveland, the $270 get-in pric...
The Cavs Coaching Staff Listens To 'Dreams & Nightmares' Before Every Game
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 20:45
After the Cavaliers won Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, cameras caught the team celebrating in the locker room by bumping Meek Mill’s “Dreams & Nightmares”: A post shared by Meek Mill (@meekmill)...
Experts' picks: All-in on the Warriors?
ESPN - 29 May 2018 20:01
Will LeBron cap a historic playoff quest with his fourth title, or will Golden State add another chapter to its dynasty? Our experts make their predictions for Warriors-Cavs in the NBA Finals.
Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta: 'Gotta Sign Chris, Want To Keep Clint'
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 19:38
The Houston Rockets had a remarkable 2017-18 season, but fell just short of knocking off the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, losing Game 7, 101-92, on Monday night. With the front office shifting ...
Warriors' Win Over Rockets is NBA's Second-Highest Cable TV Rating Ever
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 19:06
The NBA Playoffs is flourishing in households across the United States — just a day after reports surfaced that game seven of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals tied an all-time NBA television rating high for ESPN, TNT...
A longtime NBA writer explains how the Heat could land a top player this offseason
Miami Herald - 29 May 2018 18:54
NBA free agency is still a little more than month away. The NBA Finals haven't even started yet. But with the Miami Heat's season having been over for about a …
Cavs-Warriors IV: A rivalry for the ages
ESPN - 29 May 2018 18:48
Here are 25 reasons Cavs-Warriors is the most enjoyable rivalry in sports.
Ty Lue: 'Not Sure' If Kevin Love Will Be Available For Game 1 Of NBA Finals
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 18:09
Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love is still in the concussion protocol and may not be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, according to head coach Tyronn Lue: Ty Lue says that Kevin Love is still in the concussion ...
Report: Hawks, Suns Interested in Beasley
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 18:00
The Suns and Hawks are interested in unrestricted free agent to-be Michael Beasley, according to the NY Post‘s Marc Berman. According to Berman, at least five teams are expected to pursue the 29-year-old forward in fre...
Kevin Durant Says LeBron James Is Playing 'Next-Level Basketball' ''
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 17:28
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet in the NBA Finals once again, thanks in large part to big time performances from superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant throughout the playoffs. James, in par...
Would Dwyane Wade get a championship ring if the Cavaliers win the NBA Finals?
Miami Herald - 29 May 2018 17:28
The 2018 NBA Finals is set. For the fourth season in a row, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the Golden State Warriors to see which team is the …
Game 7 Of 2018 ECF Matches Highest-Rated NBA Game Ever On ESPN
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 16:53
Game 7 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics matched the highest-rated NBA game ever on ESPN, per Darren Rovell: JUST IN: ESPN gets a 9.1 overnight rating for last n...
Steve Kerr: Warriors Would've Won WCF in 5 Games With Iguodala
SLAMonline - 29 May 2018 16:43
The Golden State Warriors downed the Houston Rockets in game seven of the Western Conference Finals, a result that Rockets guard Eric Gordon said would’ve been different had Chris Paul not had to sit out with a hamstri...