Basketball News
Report: 'Few in His Orbit' Expect Popovich To Coach Spurs after 2020 Olympics
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 17:01
Gregg Popovich is committed to coaching Team USA in the 2020 Olympics, but “few in [Popovich’s] orbit” expect him to coach the Spurs following his National Team commitment, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski....
Report: Celtics Made Offer for Kawhi Leonard Before Trade Deadline
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 16:23
The Boston Celtics made a trade offer to the Spurs for Kawhi Leonard before the February trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. San Antonio rejected the offer and never made a counter offer. The Celtic...
Update on the Clippers pursuit of their own arena in Inglewood
InsideHoops - 13 Jun 2018 14:52
We’re all used to the Staples Center being the home of both the Lakers and Clippers. It’s certainly practical for anybody in Los Angeles with easy access to LA Live. But Clipper fans may have to learn directions to I...
Kyrie Irving: 'We'll See What Management Decides' on LeBron James
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 12:55
Will the Celtics go after LeBron? The post Kyrie Irving: ‘We’ll See What Management Decides’ on LeBron James appeared first on SLAMonline.
An Australian Star Returns to the W.N.B.A., Happier to Be There
The New York Times - 13 Jun 2018 00:29
Liz Cambage, a 6-foot-8 center, could transform the Dallas Wings from an overachieving playoff team into a title contender.
Josh Richardson says the Miami Heat has 'great pieces' to put around LeBron James
Miami Herald - 13 Jun 2018 23:04
If LeBron James wants to come back to play for the Miami Heat, Josh Richardson certainly isn't going to fight it. The Heat's 24-year-old starting small forward -- and arguably …
Grizzlies Owner Sees No Reason Team Can't Win 50-Plus Games Next Season
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 22:22
After seven straight playoff appearances, the Memphis Grizzlies fell extremely short of that goal in 2017-18, finishing with the second worst record (22-60) in the NBA. But owner Robert Pera is confident his team will bo...
Report: Warriors Had $500K Worth of Alcohol on Championship Parade Buses
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 20:36
On Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors celebrated their third championship in the last four years with another epic parade that included HALF A MILLION dollars of alcohol, according to TMZ Sports, TMZ also reported that t...
Sources: Draft prospect Huerter has surgery
ESPN - 13 Jun 2018 20:34
Kevin Huerter had surgery on his right hand to repair torn ligaments, and the projected first-round draft pick is expected to miss two months, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kawhi's ex-agent sues agency for commissions
ESPN - 13 Jun 2018 19:00
NBA agent Brian Elfus is suing his former agency for for allegedly withholding payment on commissions he says he's owed, including on the $94.3 million contract that he negotiated for Kawhi Leonard in 2015.
Which teams are the most analytical in the NBA draft?
ESPN - 13 Jun 2018 17:48
The Rockets lead the way in our rankings, but it's the Spurs whose makeup has had a ripple effect throughout the league.
Under Armour Releases Two Limited Edition Curry 5 Colorways in Oakland
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 17:34
In honor of Stephen Curry‘s third NBA championship, UA has released two limited edition colorways of the Under Armour Curry 5. The new joints are available at a pop-up shop at 1500 Broadway in Oakland, open until 7 pm....
Cherokee Parks' Inspirational Journey Back To Basketball
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 17:32
I first met Cherokee Parks in late January, prior to a Knicks game. That was actually the third time that month I'd seen him. The first was earlier that season, before a Nets game at Barclays Center. The second was in To...
Draymond Green: 'I Took Less So We Could Go After KD'
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 14:25
"The number I asked for, I got." The post Draymond Green: ‘I Took Less So We Could Go After KD’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: 'Growing Belief' Paul George Re-Signs With OKC
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 13:25
PG is reportedly in no rush to leave OKC. The post Report: ‘Growing Belief’ Paul George Re-Signs With OKC appeared first on SLAMonline.
Jodie Meeks will reportedly stay with Wizards
InsideHoops - 13 Jun 2018 12:54
We are now in a crucially important period of the basketball offseason: Awaiting the draft, but also seeing which players enter free agency. Some will do so automatically because their contract has officially ended, but ...
Andre Iguodala Pranked Steve Kerr By Saying He Was Joining The Kings
SLAMonline - 13 Jun 2018 00:15
Andre Iguodala was contemplating leaving the Golden State Warriors in free agency last summer. In the end, he returned to the team and went on to win his third NBA Championship. Still, he took the opportunity to prank hi...