Basketball News
Sterling Brown to File Civil Rights Lawsuit After More Videos of Arrest
The New York Times - 8 Jun 2018 04:24
As expected, the Milwaukee Bucks forward, who was subdued with a stun gun over a parking violation in January, will file a lawsuit on Friday.
Atlanta Hawks name assistant coaching staff
InsideHoops - 8 Jun 2018 17:02
The Atlanta Hawks today named Melvin Hunt, Chris Jent, Greg Foster, Marlon Garnett and Matt Hill as assistant coaches on head coach Lloyd Pierce's staff. Also, Nate Babcock has been added as Special Assistant to the Head...
President Trump: 'We're Not Going To Invite' NBA Champions to White House
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 16:29
President Donald Trump told a group of reporters on Friday morning that he is “not going to invite” whichever team wins the NBA Finals — the Golden State Warriors or the Cleveland Cavaliers — to the White House. ...
Commission calling for audit of Brown arrest
ESPN - 8 Jun 2018 16:03
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission wants an audit and all body-camera video related to the stun gun arrest of Bucks guard Sterling Brown.
Bronny James Balled Out Like His Pops at Midwest Mania!
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 04:07
Bronny James flashed some of his pop’s signature moves as he led the North Coast Blue Chips to the Midwest Mania semifinals in Indianapolis, Indiana. James stuffed the stat sheet, dominating the seventh grade division....
Eric Glass to coach Heat 2018 summer league teams
InsideHoops - 8 Jun 2018 23:55
Summer leagues are next month. It’s too early to dive in fully, but here’s some quick info on the Heat, as reported by the Palm Beach Post: Eric Glass' ascension on the Heat bench will continue this summer. The Heat ...
Rumor: 'Pleading From Family' Is Only Thing That Could Keep LeBron on Cavs
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 22:20
LeBron James might be playing his last game as a member of the Cavaliers on Friday night. According to the New York Times‘ Marc Stein, James seems very likely to leave Cleveland in free agency this summer, as “pleadi...
KD Says He's Not Concerned With LeBron Comparisons Anymore
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 21:58
Kevin Durant admits there was a time when he wanted people to see him as the best basketball player in the world. The comparisons, between him and LeBron James, mattered back then. But now, KD isn’t concerned about all...
The SLAM #ThemHands Hall of Fame: Kenyon Martin
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 20:57
It’s 2004. The Denver Nuggets are holding an open gym before the season starts. Kenyon Martin, who has just recently joined the team, is matched up with Nene. Things are getting a little chippy. Martin issues a warning...
On Pro Basketball: With Promises Kept, LeBron James Has Choices to Make
The New York Times - 8 Jun 2018 19:33
If James wants to beat the Warriors, he may need to take a page out of Kevin Durant's playbook and find a team that makes the game seem unfair.
On The Rise: Bogdan Bogdanovic Was More Than Ready for the NBA
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 19:04
Technically, Bogdan Bogdanovic just finished his rookie season. Given the fact that the 25-year-old already had five seasons of high-level international ball under his belt before he ever suited up for the Sacramento Kin...
The Banana Boat Gang's Finest Fits Through the Years
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 18:14
There’s been plenty of famous friendships throughout NBA history, but none quite match up to the quartet of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul. On the court, the crew has grown to amass 45 All-St...
Rumor: Celtics 'Scared' Kyrie Irving Could Leave in 2019 To Join Knicks
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 18:01
Kyrie Irving can become a free agent next offseason, and there may be some concern within the Celtics organization that the All-Star point guard will leave… To join the Knicks? According to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports...
Report: DeAndre Jordan Frustrated with Clippers, Interested in Joining Rockets
SLAMonline - 8 Jun 2018 16:05
Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan, who has a player option on his contract for next year, has expressed serious interest in joining the Houston Rockets, according to USA Today‘s Kelly Iko: The 10-year veteran, who was th...
Kevin Durant says he will stay with Warriors next season
InsideHoops - 8 Jun 2018 14:58
The Warriors were an amazing team, then they added Kevin Durant, and now they’re a bit too amazing to handle. Though, most Warriors fans probably don’t mind. he team currently has a 3-0 NBA Finals lead against the Ca...
Derrick Williams participates in Pistons mini-camp
InsideHoops - 8 Jun 2018 12:45
Team mini-camps are typically for free agents who haven’t really proven themselves in the NBA yet. There are exceptions, of course. But generally, if you’ve been in the league for a while, having to participate in a ...
The Left Side of Steve Kerr's Brain
The New York Times - 8 Jun 2018 01:23
Sammy Gelfand is the numbers guy behind the Golden State Warriors' success. Some pretty good players help, too.