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LeBron James 'Trying to Push Through a Lot' in NBA Finals
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 14:25
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Steven Adams Says He Accidentally Liked Anti-Melo IG Post
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 13:55
Oops. The post Steven Adams Says He Accidentally Liked Anti-Melo IG Post appeared first on SLAMonline.
Rodney Hood Struggling With Pressure in Cleveland
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 13:25
"This is something different. It has been tough." The post Rodney Hood Struggling With Pressure in Cleveland appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Monty Williams to Return to Coaching as Top Assistant for the Sixers
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 23:26
After spending nearly two years away from basketball following the tragic passing of his wife, Ingrid, Monty Williams has agreed to become the lead assistant for the Philadelphia 76ers under Brett Brown, reports ESPN’s...
Here are the under-the-radar complications the Heat faces as it considers draft options
Miami Herald - 5 Jun 2018 22:28
A six-pack of Heat notes on a Tuesday: The Heat will enter the June 21 NBA Draft without a pick and with limitations about how it can trade or …
LeBron: Viral video shows Game 1 TO angst
ESPN - 5 Jun 2018 22:24
LeBron James' negative reaction in the huddle before overtime of Game 1 had to do with the Cavaliers not using a timeout after JR Smith lost track of the score.
WNBA Announces New All-Star Game Voting Format
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 22:23
The WNBA has announced a new way to vote for the upcoming All-Star Game on July 28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The new format draws comparisons to how the NBA changed its All-Star format for this past regular season. The ...
Cavs to give Hood more minutes in Game 3
ESPN - 5 Jun 2018 22:07
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says he's going to change his rotation and play Rodney Hood more minutes in Game 3 versus Golden State.
LeBron James and Stephen Curry Agree: They Have No Interest in a White House Visit
The New York Times - 5 Jun 2018 21:52
The N.F.L. champion Philadelphia Eagles didn't have a customary White House visit, and apparently the winner of the N.B.A. title won't go, either.
Diana Taurasi Becomes First WNBA Player to Reach 8,000 Career Points
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 21:27
Diana Taurasi continues to set records in the WNBA. She’s the first player to ever 8,000 career points, hitting the mark today in New York. Diana Taurasi is the first player in WNBA history to score 8,000 career points...
Uncle Drew Returns in New Pepsi Commercial
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 21:17
HE’S BACK. The legendary Uncle Drew, played by All-Star Kyrie Irving, returned to the screen in a new Pepsi spot (“Timeless”) unveiled on Tuesday. The commercial shows a freshly fitted Drew through the years, holdi...
MAC MCCLUNG Documentary | The Rise of a High School Basketball SENSATION
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 20:08
Mac McClung became a social media sensation with his jaw-dropping dunks and seemingly effortless 40-point games while putting on what’s been called “the greatest show Gate City has ever seen.” After racking up exte...
LeBron James: 'Nobody Wants the Invite' to the White House
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 19:59
LeBron James was asked about Donald Trump uninviting the Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House — an annual tradition for the team that wins the Super Bowl — amidst rumors that most of the team already had plan...
Ty Lue: 'We're Going to Give Rodney Hood a Chance' in Game 3
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 19:06
The Cavaliers are desperate for help outside of LeBron James. Down 2-0 in the Finals to Golden State, Cleveland heads home needing to win Game 3 on Wednesday. Tyronn Lue told reporters that they could expect guard Rodney...
Report: Mo Bamba Posts Sprint Time Faster Than John Wall, Russell Westbrook ⚡️
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 18:10
Typically big men aren’t the guys leaving the opposition in the dust on the hardwood, but Mo Bamba is looking like the anomaly. Bamba reportedly ran his 3/4 court sprint during a private workout with the Chicago Bulls ...
Report: Chris Paul to Demand Max Contract
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 17:54
After reaching the Conference Finals for the first time in his career, Chris Paul wants to secure a pay raise in what could be his last NBA contract. The 33-year-old isn’t looking to sign for anything less than a max c...
LeBron James Will Cover the NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 16:38
Three-time champion and four-time MVP LeBron James will grace the cover of NBA 2K19’s 20th Anniversary Edition: ’03 to infinity‼️ Bron covers #NBA2K19 (via @NBA2K) -- SLAM Magazine (@SLAMonline) June 5, 2018 The...
On Pro Basketball: LeBron James: The Strange Thrill of a One-Man Show
The New York Times - 5 Jun 2018 15:24
Rarely has one of the N.B.A.'s supreme players chased a championship with less help and more athleticism. Will his thrilling performances prove futile?
Isaiah Thomas: 'I'm Like the Cavs. I'm Gonna Get Swept'
SLAMonline - 5 Jun 2018 12:55
Ouch. The post Isaiah Thomas: ‘I’m Like the Cavs. I’m Gonna Get Swept’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Hornets name Chris Kroeger new radio play-by-play broadcaster
InsideHoops - 5 Jun 2018 01:05
The Charlotte Hornets have named Chris Kroeger the team's new radio play-by-play broadcaster. A Charlotte native and local sports radio talk show host, Kroeger is no stranger to Charlotte sports fans as he has hosted the...
Steph Curry an early 2018 NBA Finals MVP candidate
InsideHoops - 5 Jun 2018 00:37
We’re only two games into the 2018 NBA Finals, so it’s a bit early to pick a clear Finals MVP candidate. But it’s a two-player race so far, between LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Here’s a Warriors-area outlet, N...
A look at 2018 Boston Celtics free agency
InsideHoops - 5 Jun 2018 00:16
The Celtics are oh-so-close to being an NBA Finals team. It almost happened this year, and absolutely could happen in 2019 if they play their cards right. Celtics moves in free agency this summer, even minor-looking move...