Basketball News
Report: Detroit Pistons To Interview Kenny Smith For Head Coaching Job
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 16:37
The Detroit Pistons will interview TNT analyst Kenny Smith for their head coaching job, reports Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports: The Detroit Pistons plan to interview TNT analyst and former NBA champion Kenny Smith for th...
LeBron James Asked the Cavs Not to Trade Kyrie Irving
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 16:25
LBJ publicly confirms reports he wanted Kyrie to stay. The post LeBron James Asked the Cavs Not to Trade Kyrie Irving appeared first on SLAMonline.
Through 100 games, Cavs have had enough drama for six seasons
ESPN - 31 May 2018 15:56
After a Game 7 win in Boston, the story of Cleveland's season isn't over yet. Can the Cavs find a way to add another twist to a drama-filled year?
Bryan Colangelo: 'Someone's Out to Get Me'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 12:55
"... This is clearly not me." The post Bryan Colangelo: ‘Someone’s Out to Get Me’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
King James, 33, shrugs: I'm only as old as I feel
ESPN - 31 May 2018 05:42
LeBron James, who will break his personal record for most games in a single regular season plus postseason, suiting up for the 101st time, said he has never really "bought into" the idea that he has reached or aged beyon...
The SLAM #ThemHands Hall of Fame: Jerry Stackhouse
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 23:50
#ThemHands is back to induct another legend into the Hall of Fame: Two-time All-Star, and current head coach of the Raptors 905 G League team, Jerry Stackhouse. Growing up as one of 11 children (with seven older brothers...
Cavs-Warriors IV gear outselling earlier years
ESPN - 31 May 2018 23:12
Fans don't seem to be tired of seeing the Cavaliers and Warriors in the NBA Finals. Merchandise sales for those two teams are outpacing sales from the previous three years.
Sixers give Brett Brown a contract extension
InsideHoops - 31 May 2018 22:56
The Philadelphia 76ers and Head Coach Brett Brown have agreed to a contract extension. Brown, the Sixers’ head coach since 2013, will now be under contract through the 2021-22 season. "Brett has done a terrific job ove...
Report: Trae Young Accepts Knicks' Workout Invitation
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 22:11
There’s been rumblings that the New York Knicks “have the hots” for Oklahoma guard Trae Young, and the interest is mutual. It looks like those rumblings are coming to fruition: the New York Post reported that Young...
This is how Miami Heat team president Pat Riley defended the big contracts on his team
Miami Herald - 31 May 2018 22:06
Heat president Pat Riley, during his always fascinating annual postseason news conference, wasn't specifically asked to defend doling out more than $190 million in long-term commitments last summer to Dion …
NBPA hires its first director of mental health
ESPN - 31 May 2018 21:56
The National Basketball Players Association has hired its first director of mental health and wellness, Dr. William D. Parham. Parham will oversee the new program, designed to help members with mental health issues.
Durant favored over Curry, LeBron for MVP pick
ESPN - 31 May 2018 21:56
Kevin Durant is favored over Warriors teammate Stephen Curry and Cavs superstar LeBron James to take home MVP honors in the NBA Finals.
The special edition sneakers stars will be wearing in the NBA Finals
ESPN - 31 May 2018 21:22
Several of the game's most impactful players will be donning unique kicks for the NBA's grandest stage.
Kevin Love CLEARED To Play In Game 1 Of The NBA Finals
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 20:22
Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love is CLEARED to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, the team announced: STATUS UPDATE: @kevinlove has completed the NBA's Concussion Return to Play Program and will be available to p...
DeRozan, Embiid to play in NBA's Africa game
ESPN - 31 May 2018 18:29
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid to participate in the NBA's exhibition game in South Africa.
The SLAM Legend of the Week: Stephon Marbury 3️⃣
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 18:21
I was nine or 10 years old when “NBA Street Series: Ankle Breakers Volume 1” came out. Hosted by Stephon Marbury, this hour-long DVD celebrated the League’s best ball handlers with montages of their most disrespect...
Report: Alleged Bryan Colangelo Burner Tweeted During Media Availability "
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 17:37
Another wrinkle has been added to the report that Philadelphia 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo was operating five secret accounts on Twitter that were used to rip current and former members of the Sixers organizati...
Tyronn Lue: 'The Regular Season Becomes Boring'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 17:11
NBA Finals appearances have become the expectation for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are cruising to their fourth consecutive appearance and third straight under coach Tryonn Lue. Lue, who has 128-77 regular season record...
Gordon Hayward Scheduled To Return To Basketball Activities In 6-8 Weeks
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 16:10
Gordon Hayward underwent successful surgery to remove screws from his ankle on Wednesday, the Celtics announced. The All-Star forward is expected to return to basketball activities in 6-8 weeks and be at full strength wh...
Kevin Love: Struggles This Season 'Well Worth it'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 15:25
Love is battered and bruised. The post Kevin Love: Struggles This Season ‘Well Worth it’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
LeBron James: 'It's not about me and Dan [Gilbert]'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 14:25
LeBron and the Cavs' owner have a "great working relationship." The post LeBron James: ‘It’s not about me and Dan [Gilbert]’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Chris Paul Took Loss to Warriors 'the Hardest'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2018 13:55
Paul sat out Game 7 with a strained right hamstring. The post Chris Paul Took Loss to Warriors ‘the Hardest’ appeared first on SLAMonline.