Basketball News
Orlando Magic add to basketball operations department
InsideHoops - 18 Jun 2018 16:08
The Orlando Magic have named Ernest Eugene head athletic trainer, Luke Storey head strength and conditioning coach, Sameer Mehta physical therapist and Nathan Spencer performance and rehabilitation coach, President of Ba...
Shaquille O'Neal: LeBron James Shouldn't Chase Championships
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 14:25
"He's a legend." The post Shaquille O’Neal: LeBron James Shouldn’t Chase Championships appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Kawhi Leonard Feels Betrayed By the Spurs
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 13:55
Kawhi wants out. The post Report: Kawhi Leonard Feels Betrayed By the Spurs appeared first on SLAMonline.
Donovan Mitchell Makes Recruitment Pitch to Paul George
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 22:36
Donovan Mitchell is following up on his promise to recruit Paul George to the Jazz during the offseason. While at the adidas Store in Taguig, Philippines on Sunday, Mitchell made a pitch to the five-time All-Star. “I t...
PUMA Announces Signing of Zhaire Smith
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 22:29
Zhaire Smith is the latest player to sign with PUMA, joining Jay-Z, Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley. Smith is a 6-4 guard that played one season at Texas Tech. He’s a high-flyer, capable of quick bursts to the rim. He ...
Report: Kemba Walker 'Could Be In Play' for the Cavaliers
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 22:27
With LeBron’s future unknown, the Cavs are reportedly exploring several trade opportunities. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, the front office will look to improve the roster as they await The King’s decisio...
Jay-Z Announced as PUMA's President of Basketball Operations
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 22:10
In addition to signing Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley and Zhaire Smith, PUMA has announced that Jay-Z has signed on to be President of Basketball Operations. “We’ve been working with Roc Nation for quite some time,” ...
Report: Nobody 'Off Limits' as Raptors Pursue Top-10 Pick
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 21:50
Despite winning a franchise record 59 games last season, the Toronto Raptors’ season fizzled to a disappointing end after being swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Already heading into 2019 with a new coach at ...
Sources: Cavs won't renew 2 assistants' deals
ESPN - 18 Jun 2018 21:39
The Cavaliers will not renew the contracts of assistant coach Jim Boylan and player development coach Phil Handy, multiple league sources told ESPN.
Puma Signs Deandre Ayton to Endorsement Deal
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 20:04
Deandre Ayton has joined Marvin Bagley as the face of PUMA basketball. The incoming-rookies spoke to Bleacher Report about their decision to buck the trend and sign with one of basketball’s OG brands. Bagley’s signin...
Report: Rudy Gay To Become Free Agent after Opting Out
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 19:41
Rudy Gay will become a free agent after opting out of his $8.8 million player option for next season with the Spurs, reports ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Gay, 31, averaged a career-low 21.6 minutes last season in San Antonio a...
Report: Clippers Willing to Offer Tobias Harris and a Pick for Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 18:40
Kawhi wants to play in L.A. The post Report: Clippers Willing to Offer Tobias Harris and a Pick for Kawhi Leonard appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Cavaliers 'Making Calls' About Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 16:57
Add the Cavaliers to the list of teams inquiring about superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, who reportedly wants out of San Antonio. According to Terry Pluto of The Plain Dealer, the Cavs are “making calls” about Kawhi, ...
Ben McLemore Drops 52 Points at Rock Chalk Roundball Classic
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 12:55
McLemore led Team Crimson past Team Blue 128-109. The post Ben McLemore Drops 52 Points at Rock Chalk Roundball Classic appeared first on SLAMonline.
LeBron James Jr. Shows Off His Passing Vision
SLAMonline - 18 Jun 2018 02:30
LeBron James Jr. and the North Coast Blue Chips (OH) just played up in the Jr. NBA Midwest Championship. Bronny, now 13, runs the show for his squad, diming up his teammates just like his pops. Watch the video above. The...
The Liberty Try to Make Westchester Feel Like Home
The New York Times - 18 Jun 2018 01:25
The Westchester County Center is no Madison Square Garden. But the Liberty are not treating it as a temporary location for the team.