Basketball News
Opening 2019 NBA title odds feel LeBron effect
ESPN - 3 Jun 2018 03:24
Ahead of a massive offseason, odds to win next year's NBA title already are out. Among the notables: the 76ers (with LeBron James?) are 7-2 and the Lakers (with Paul George?) are 20-1.
Green 'happy' Thompson only fined, not banned
ESPN - 3 Jun 2018 02:43
Warriors forward Draymond Green said he was pleased that Tristan Thompson wouldn't be suspended following their scuffle late in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, saying, "I'd rather a guy not get suspended. ... You know, that do...
JR Smith Talks About the End of Regulation in Game 1
SLAMonline - 3 Jun 2018 01:00
After dribbling out the remaining seconds of regulation with the score tied at 107-107 in Game 1, JR Smith was asked on Saturday whether he was fully aware of the situation. "After thinking about it a lot the last 24 hou...
It's Been 26 Years Since Michael Jordan Hit 'The Shrug'
SLAMonline - 3 Jun 2018 18:25
Michael Jordan went crazy on this date in the 1992 NBA Finals. It was Game 1 and the Trail Blazers were in Chicago. Jordan, not known as a knockdown shooter, got to cooking early. He started nailing shots early. The Blaz...
Pelton mail: Does LeBron really make his teammates better?
ESPN - 3 Jun 2018 15:28
LeBron James makes his teams better, but how about his teammates? Kevin Pelton looks at what happens when players become members of LeBron's supporting cast.
Utah Jazz coaching staff update
InsideHoops - 3 Jun 2018 00:57
The Utah Jazz announced today an update to its coaching staff with Antonio Lang being promoted to the front of the bench starting in the 2018-19 season. Known for his keen player development ability, Lang concluded his f...