Basketball News
No whale-chasing for Pat Riley, Heat this summer, but the search for one continues
Miami Herald - 29 Jun 2018 17:10
There will be no midnight meetings and no whale-chasing for Pat Riley this time around. When NBA free agency begins Sunday the Miami Heat's 73-year-old Hall of Fame team president …
Report: Spurs 'Ready' to Move on from Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 16:30
San Antonio had hoped to salvage the relationship. The post Report: Spurs ‘Ready’ to Move on from Kawhi Leonard appeared first on SLAMonline.
Paul George Conflicted Between L.A. and OKC in Free Agency
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 15:15
"I want to be a champion." The post Paul George Conflicted Between L.A. and OKC in Free Agency appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: Young opts in for $13.7M with Pacers
ESPN - 29 Jun 2018 00:39
Thaddeus Young, who averaged 11.8 points and 6.3 rebounds last season, is exercising his $13.7 million option to stay with the Pacers, sources told ESPN.
Report: Warriors, Jamal Crawford Have 'Mutual Interest'
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 22:19
The Golden State Warriors and Jamal Crawford have “some mutual interest” in a potential minimum deal, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. Crawford, 38, will be an unrestricted free agent after declining his $4.5 million...
Kenyon Martin Talks Life After NBA, Son KJ, Draft Memories And More
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 21:59
After a 15-year NBA career, former All-Star Kenyon Martin was ready to be a basketball dad. His son Kenyon Martin Jr (better known as "KJ") is a Class of 2019 prospect who's gaining steam as a star at Sierra Canyon--the ...
Kanter exercises option to remain with Knicks
ESPN - 29 Jun 2018 21:42
Enes Kanter has exercised his $18.6 million player option to remain with the Knicks.
Pistons hire Malik Rose as assistant GM
InsideHoops - 29 Jun 2018 21:30
The Detroit Pistons announced today that Malik Rose has been named assistant general manager. "We are pleased to welcome Malik Rose to the Detroit Pistons organization," said Ed Stefanski, Special Advisor to owner Tom Go...
Danny Ainge: Boston 'Unlikely' to Pull Off Major Trade
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 20:10
The C's are in the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes. The post Danny Ainge: Boston ‘Unlikely’ to Pull Off Major Trade appeared first on SLAMonline.
Hornets do not give qualifying offers to Treveon Graham or Marcus Paige
InsideHoops - 29 Jun 2018 18:39
The Charlotte Hornets have declined to give Treveon Graham and Marcus Paige qualifying offers, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Both players will become unrest...
Report: Lakers Haven't Offered Brandon Ingram in Potential Trades
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 18:11
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t included Brandon Ingram in any potential trade offers “so far,” according to the L.A. Times‘ Tania Ganguli. But as Ganguli points out, Ingram could still be traded as the Lakers rac...
Report: LeBron Declines $35.6M Option, Becomes Free Agent
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 16:47
LeBron James will decline his $35.6 million player option with the Cavaliers and become an unrestricted free agent, reports Cleveland.com’s Joe Vardon. LeBron had until 11:59 p.m. EST on Friday to pick up the option fo...
Joel Embiid Dunks on Mo Bamba in Pickup Game
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 14:05
Get your weight up, rook. The post Joel Embiid Dunks on Mo Bamba in Pickup Game appeared first on SLAMonline.
Lakers waive Tyler Ennis
InsideHoops - 29 Jun 2018 13:01
The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on guard Tyler Ennis, it was announced last night. Acquired via trade on February 23, 2017, Ennis averaged 5.2 points, 2.1 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 76 games (13 starts) fo...
Meet Europe's Next Elite NBA Prospect: France's Sekou Doumbouya
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 00:16
Every year, an international prospect surprises NBA fans on draft boards. Last year, it was Frank Ntilikina, who guided France to gold as their second leading scorer at the 2016 FIBA U18 European Championship. The player...
Knicks President Believes Team Has Rebuilt Relationship with Kristaps Porzingis
SLAMonline - 29 Jun 2018 00:04
New York Knicks president Steve Mills believes the team has mended their splintered relationship with star Kristaps Porzingis, saying on ESPN Radio’s The Stephen A. Smith Show that they’ve “worked really hard” to...