Basketball News
This NBA draft has huge risks at the top
ESPN - 15 Jun 2018 15:34
Centers had a minor impact in the NBA playoffs, but they could dominate the top of this draft. Is that a mistake?
Raptors' Nurse made lasting impression on Ujiri
ESPN - 15 Jun 2018 01:48
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has been impressed with Nick Nurse, who was formally introduced as the team's new head coach on Thursday, when Ujiri played against a British Basketball League team Nurse was coachin...
Spurs Forward Kawhi Leonard Wants Out of San Antonio
The New York Times - 15 Jun 2018 22:44
If the Spurs are willing to trade Leonard, who has long been reported to be unhappy, they may have aggressive bidders in the Lakers, Clippers and Celtics.
LeBron finds this team as the new favorite to help him take back his crown
Miami Herald - 15 Jun 2018 22:37
The LeBron James Summer Sweepstakes officially begins in two weeks, with the July 1 onset of NBA free agency, but it feels like a blockbuster already playing in theaters. We've …
Kyrie Irving Sings R&B Track on Uncle Drew Soundtrack
SLAMonline - 15 Jun 2018 22:12
Not only did Kyrie Irving star in the upcoming film, Uncle Drew, he also recorded an R&B track for the movie’s soundtrack. Kyrie recorded “Ridiculous” in early April, a day before having surgery to remove the screw...
NBA Memo: One-and-Done Rule Could Be Gone by 2021
SLAMonline - 15 Jun 2018 21:37
High school prospects could once again be eligible to enter the NBA Draft as soon as 2021, according to a report by ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The NBA sent a memo on Friday, saying not to expect changes to the one-and-done rule...
Big O to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
ESPN - 15 Jun 2018 19:52
Oscar Robertson will receive the NBA's Lifetime Achievement Award at the NBA Awards on June 25.
Report: Kawhi Leonard Wants Trade From Spurs
SLAMonline - 15 Jun 2018 19:25
According to multiple reports, Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio. The L.A. Lakers are reportedly at the top of Leonard’s list of preferred destinations, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Kawhi Leonard...
Report: Jimmy Butler 'Uncertain' About Playing With Andrew Wiggins
SLAMonline - 15 Jun 2018 19:05
Jimmy Butler is “uncertain” about playing with Andrew Wiggins for the foreseeable future, according to the Sporting News’ Sean Deveney. Butler is eligible to sign an extension with Minnesota during the offseason, b...
Timofey Mozgov Frustrated With Diminished Role
SLAMonline - 15 Jun 2018 17:52
Timofey Mozgov has let the Nets‘ front office know his frustration with his diminished role and expressed his desire to play--in Brooklyn or elsewhere. In a story by the NY Post‘s Brian Lewis, Mozgov’s agent said, ...
LeBron James Visited Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem Prior to NBA Finals
SLAMonline - 15 Jun 2018 13:55
"Am I going to be a part of the recruiting process? Hell yeah." The post LeBron James Visited Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem Prior to NBA Finals appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Atlanta Hawks Interested in Kenneth Faried Trade
SLAMonline - 15 Jun 2018 12:55
Faried is owed $13.8 million next season. The post Report: Atlanta Hawks Interested in Kenneth Faried Trade appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kerr: Text from Tiger after sweep 'pretty cool'
ESPN - 15 Jun 2018 05:54
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says of all the congrats he received after Golden State's sweep of the Cavaliers, the one from Tiger Woods was "pretty cool." Kerr and Woods bonded over their back problems.
D12: Van Gundy moment 'worst day of my life'
ESPN - 15 Jun 2018 02:38
Dwight Howard recalled with bitterness the time he famously put his arm around Stan Van Gundy after his then-coach with the Magic had told media Howard wanted him fired.
Anne Donovan, a Power in Women's Basketball, Dies at 56
The New York Times - 15 Jun 2018 01:25
A dominating college player in the early 1980s, she went on to win championships as a coach in the W.N.B.A. and the Summer Olympics.