Basketball News
Cavs draftee Sexton: No Kyrie-related pressure
ESPN - 23 Jun 2018 02:23
Collin Sexton, the point guard drafted Thursday by the Cavaliers, said he doesn't feel like he'll be operating in the shadow of expectations once held for Kyrie Irving.
Porzingis, Knox bond over 'boos' on draft night
ESPN - 23 Jun 2018 01:20
Knicks first-rounder Kevin Knox got a call from Kristaps Porzingis on Thursday, who told Knox that the boos he heard on draft night will eventually turn into cheers.
Trae Young, Mo Bamba, 2018 Rookies Talk Sliding in the DMs
SLAMonline - 23 Jun 2018 20:42
These rooks got game on and off the court. Ahead of the 2018 draft, some of the top prospects, including Atlanta’s Trae Young and Orlando’s Mo Bamba, dropped by the SLAM Suite and discussed sliding in the DMs. Peep t...
Nuggets President Uncertain If Michael Porter Jr Will Play During 2018-19 Season
SLAMonline - 23 Jun 2018 16:40
Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke is apparently unsure whether rookie Michael Porter Jr will suit up for the summer league or during the upcoming NBA season, via The Undefeated‘s Marc Spears: Kroenke told The Undef...
Report: Luka Doncic Unlikely to Play in Summer League
SLAMonline - 23 Jun 2018 16:06
After a long season in the EuroLeague with Real Madrid, new Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is unlikely to play in the Las Vegas summer league, according to ESPN‘s Tim MacMahon: A Mavs source says Luka Doncic is unlikely...
Sources: Nuggets' Chandler to opt in for '18-'19
ESPN - 23 Jun 2018 01:30
Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler to exercise his $12.8 million player option for the 2018-19 season.
Hornets call PG Walker 'focal point' of franchise
ESPN - 23 Jun 2018 01:23
General manager Mitch Kupchak wants point guard Kemba Walker to end his NBA career right where it started -- with the Charlotte Hornets.
Spurs draft Lonnie Walker with 18th pick
InsideHoops - 23 Jun 2018 00:15
The San Antonio Spurs selected Lonnie Walker IV with the 18th overall pick in the first round and Chimezie Metu with the 49th overall selection in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, which took place last night in Br...
Bucks draft Donte DiVincenzo with 17th pick
InsideHoops - 23 Jun 2018 00:09
The Milwaukee Bucks selected Villanova guard Donte DiVincenzo with the 17th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. A 6-foot-5, 205-pound sophomore, DiVincenzo was named the 2017-18 BIG EAST Sixth Man of the Year after he av...