Basketball News
Silver: Warriors' dominance not bad for league
ESPN - 11 Jul 2018 06:51
While he doesn't think the Warriors' dominance is bad for the NBA, commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that the league can create "a better system" for improving the current competitive landscape.
The Miami Heat's Dion Waiters takes a significant step in comeback from ankle surgery
Miami Herald - 11 Jul 2018 16:46
Heat guard Dion Waiters is back on the court for the first time since ankle surgery in January. But whether he's back in time for the start of the regular …
LeBron a pizza party no-show, fans get free pies
ESPN - 11 Jul 2018 05:21
Hundreds of fans who lined up at a Blaze Pizza outlet in Culver City, California, hoping to see LeBron James on Tuesday had to make do with free pizza instead.
Spoelstra addresses Whiteside situation and explains why this Heat team will be better even if roster is similar
Miami Herald - 11 Jul 2018 21:31
LAS VEGAS - Nearly two weeks into free agency, the Heat stands as the only team among the second- and third-tiered Eastern Conference playoff contenders that has not added a …
Stephen Curry Says the Warriors Are Not Ruining the NBA
SLAMonline - 11 Jul 2018 21:21
Stephen Curry thinks it’s nonsense when people say the Warriors are ruining the NBA. In an interview with USA Today’s Sam Amick, Curry points out that Golden State’s drive to improve has created a “ripple effect�...
Andre Ingram: 'It Would Mean Everything' to Make Lakers' Opening-Day Roster
SLAMonline - 11 Jul 2018 19:33
After 11 years in the G League, Andre Ingram finally got his shot in the NBA at the end of last season. And the 32-year-old guard did not disappoint. Called up by the Los Angeles Lakers for the final two games, Ingram dr...
Report: Alex Bentley Traded after Physical Altercation with Teammate
SLAMonline - 11 Jul 2018 19:06
The Connecticut Sun traded guard Alex Bentley after she and teammate Courtney Williams got into a physical altercation in public, reports WNBAinsidr’s Pat Ralph and Aryeh Schwartz. The incident reportedly occurred betw...
Melo to Miami? How Heat's interest in Carmelo Anthony reveals one team's desperation
Miami Herald - 11 Jul 2018 18:40
So LeBron James finally leaves the NBA East and there is relieved cheering and merriment across the conference, like when the Munchkins of Oz were finally rid of the scourge …
Basketball is the Soul of New York City
SLAMonline - 11 Jul 2018 17:43
The streetlights have already been turned on, but it doesn't matter. Classic Jay-Z songs blare from a cheap speaker and a group of old heads sit on a bench, angrily debating something about hoops. A few 5-year-olds run a...
Kevin Knox GOES OFF for 29 Points in Summer League
SLAMonline - 11 Jul 2018 16:24
Knicks rookie Kevin Knox has been SHOWING OUT at the Summer League in Vegas. The No. 9 overall pick put the full arsenal on display Tuesday night, exploding for 29 points and 9 rebounds in a loss to the Lakers. Peep the ...
How much would LeBron make in an open market? Look to Ronaldo
ESPN - 11 Jul 2018 06:57
With soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo signing for $64.5 million per season, there may finally be a comparable athlete who sets King James' true market value.
Lakers' Wagner sidelined by knee, ankle injuries
ESPN - 11 Jul 2018 05:41
Lakers rookie center Moritz Wagner was ruled out at halftime of Tuesday night's NBA summer league game after rolling his ankle in the first quarter and returning in the second quarter. The team said he sprained his left ...
Sources: Curry's future bro-in-law to Warriors
ESPN - 11 Jul 2018 02:50
Free-agent guard Damion Lee has reached a two-way deal with the Warriors, league sources tell ESPN. Lee is engaged to Stephen Curry's sister, Sydel.