Basketball News
Andre Drummond Hops on Remix of Tyga and Offset's 'Taste'
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 16:34
Andre Drummond has made a name for himself on the hardwood for being one of the top board-grabbers in the League, and he’s made a name for himself off the court for dropping serious bars — and yes, he’s made sure t...
Brendan Haywood: 'The Locker Room Hated Dwight Howard'
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 13:55
Dwight wore out his welcome in Charlotte. The post Brendan Haywood: ‘The Locker Room Hated Dwight Howard’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Puma unveils new shoe, adds Porter Jr. to roster
ESPN - 21 Jun 2018 02:51
Marvin Bagley III, Deandre Ayton and Rudy Gay were among those in Brooklyn on Wednesday as Puma unveiled its new basketball shoe, the Clyde Court.
Report: Ayton and Bagley Going No. 1 and No. 2 in the NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 23:02
Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley are reportedly a lock to go first and second in the NBA Draft, per Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania. Sources: Phoenix (Arizona's DeAndre Ayton) and Sacramento (Duke's Marvin Bagley III) have...
Report: Spurs 'Shut the Door on' Lakers on Kawhi Leonard Trade Talks ...♂️
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 22:42
The Los Angeles Lakers reached out to the San Antonio Spurs to express interest in Kawhi Leonard, per Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania; however, the Spurs reportedly expressed no interest in dealing with the Lakers, per ES...
Report: Sixers Discussed Markelle Fultz Package for Top-Five Pick
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 21:26
The Sixers discussed trading Markelle Fultz with the 10th and 26th picks in order to select Michael Porter Jr with a top-five pick, reports The Athletic‘s Michael Scotto. The discussions eventually ended amid concerns ...
Report: Dwight Howard To Negotiate Buyout, Become a Free Agent
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 20:46
Dwight Howard isn’t looking to stay with the Nets. Just one day after Charlotte dealt him to Brooklyn, Howard has entered buyout discussions with the team, according to ESPN‘s Chris Haynes: Dwight Howard and Brooklyn...
Report: Spurs 'Haven't Been Proactive' in Pursuing Trade Offers for Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 20:21
With the NBA draft set to take place Thursday night, the San Antonio Spurs have reportedly been listening to trade proposals for Kawhi Leonard, but haven’t been proactively pursuing them, according to ESPN’s Adrian W...
Adam Silver: Kevin Durant 'Aberration in Our System'
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 20:05
"Let's also celebrate excellence." The post Adam Silver: Kevin Durant ‘Aberration in Our System’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Tom Thibodeau Denies Rift With Karl-Anthony Towns
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 19:40
"There's going to be some bumps in the road." The post Tom Thibodeau Denies Rift With Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on SLAMonline.
ESPN and Others Order Reporters Not to Break News About N.B.A. Draft Picks
The New York Times - 21 Jun 2018 19:28
Adrian Wojnarowski and other prominent journalists are said to be prohibited from disclosing draft picks, in deference to the N.B.A.'s broadcast agreements.
The SLAM Legend of the Week: Larry Johnson
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 19:06
It all started with Larry Demetric Johnson. When SLAM was initially founded back in 1994, no one was messing with us. Which makes sense: The company was just starting out, had yet to establish itself as a legit publicati...
Report: Mavs Targeting DeMarcus Cousins in Free Agency
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 19:05
The Dallas Mavericks have a need for a center in their front-court to start alongside Dirk Nowitzki and Harrison Barnes next season. While the team could target a center in the draft tonight, Dallas has its eyes on pendi...
Report: Celtics Interested in Acquiring a Top-4 Pick
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 18:37
The Boston Celtics may be interested in trading for a top-four selection in the 2018 NBA Draft, according to The Athletic’s Jared Weiss. As first reported by The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, Boston may be interested in...
Marvin Bagley Makes Rap Debut with 'Thoughts in the A'
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 17:12
Marvin Bagley made it look easy on the court during college as he became a First-Team All-American and the rookie-to-be had serious flow in the studio, too, dropping “Thoughts in the A” before the NBA Draft. Bagley r...
Report: Cavs Not Shopping Kevin Love
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 13:25
K-Love isn't available in trade talks. The post Report: Cavs Not Shopping Kevin Love appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Lakers Warn Staff About Free Agency Tampering
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 12:55
L.A. has cap room to sign two superstars this summer. The post Report: Lakers Warn Staff About Free Agency Tampering appeared first on SLAMonline.
New Pistons coach Casey: 'Our time is now'
ESPN - 21 Jun 2018 02:26
Dwane Casey said Wednesday that he looks at the roster of the Pistons and sees a core of players capable of challenging for a playoff spot next season.
Sports of The Times: Tank to the Top? Not So Fast
The New York Times - 21 Jun 2018 02:18
The art of losing in order to rebuild with young, cheap players through the N.B.A. draft has become popular, but the data doesn't necessarily back it up.
Report: Knicks Met with Texas' Mo Bamba, Exploring Trading Up in the Draft
SLAMonline - 21 Jun 2018 00:00
Members of the Knicks organization held an in-person meeting with top prospect Mo Bamba on Wednesday, according to ESPN‘s Ian Begley: Members of the Knicks organization met in-person with Texas' Mohamed Bamba in New Yo...