Basketball News
Artist paints over LeBron mural after vandalism
ESPN - 12 Jul 2018 05:37
Jonas Never told ESPN he covered his LeBron James mural with white paint not long after a vandal had splattered yellow paint on his work.
Wendell Carter Turns in Uber-Efficient Double-Double Outing in Vegas
SLAMonline - 12 Jul 2018 17:14
Wendell Carter Jr. shined in the Chicago Bulls’ 95-83 win over the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night, dropping 19 points on 9-for-11 shooting and grabbing nine boards. Carter’s squad played better when he was on the f...
Trae Young's 23 Points Lead Hawks to 27-Point Comeback Win
SLAMonline - 12 Jul 2018 16:28
Since a poor shooting start to open NBA Summer League play, Trae Young has been on a complete tear. The rookie point guard dropped 23 points and eight dimes in 26 minutes of work last night as the Atlanta Hawks overcame ...
Fore! Barkley's odds to win golf event 6,000-1
ESPN - 12 Jul 2018 15:09
Charles Barkley has the longest odds (6,000-1) to win the American Century celebrity golf tournament, while Mark Mulder and Tony Romo are the favorites.
Bulls are seeing total package in rookie big Carter
ESPN - 12 Jul 2018 02:56
Chicago lottery pick Wendell Carter Jr. has consistently put together strong performances in Las Vegas.
Bulls waive Sean Kilpatrick
InsideHoops - 12 Jul 2018 23:36
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Sean Kilpatrick today. During his time with Chicago, Kilpatrick (6-4, 210) appeared in nine games and averaged 15.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.70 steals in 23.8 minutes per game. ...
Wizards sign Dwight Howard
InsideHoops - 12 Jul 2018 23:31
The Washington Wizards’ signing of free agent center Dwight Howard became official today. "Dwight has been known throughout his career as one of the league's best defenders, rebounders and finishers around the rim, all...
Thunder re-sign Raymond Felton
InsideHoops - 12 Jul 2018 23:12
The Thunder re-signed guard Raymond Felton today. Felton plays a supporting cast role on the Thunder, behind star point guard Russell Westbrook. Per multiple reports, the deal is a one-year, $2.4 million contract. Felton...
Warriors sign Jonas Jerebko
InsideHoops - 12 Jul 2018 23:03
The Warriors have signed free agent forward Jonas Jerebko. For a championship team loaded with stars in their starting lineup, Jerebko is a very nice addition as limited-minutes support off the bench. Per multiple report...
Tyler Johnson contract creating challenges, and these interesting future options for Heat
Miami Herald - 12 Jul 2018 18:33
Even with peaks and valleys in his play, Tyler Johnson was very good value for the Heat at $5.9 million each of the past two seasons. That's about to change. …
COLE SUMMER: High School Point Guard Cole Anthony Runs New York-
SLAMonline - 12 Jul 2018 18:26
In 1998, Spike Lee produced what is widely recognized as the greatest basketball movie of all time: He Got Game. Many in the hoops world speculate that the film drew its inspiration from a real-life New York City prospec...
Report: Cavs had a Chance to Trade up to No. 3 in the Draft
SLAMonline - 12 Jul 2018 16:50
The Atlanta Hawks offered the Cleveland Cavaliers a chance to trade up to the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft — a pick that Slovenian star Luka Doncic and freshman phenom Trae Young were both available at — accordin...
Cakewalk? Ainge dispels talk of LeBron-less East
ESPN - 12 Jul 2018 06:07
Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge said Wednesday that LeBron James' departure from the Eastern Conference doesn't change his expectations for his team, nor does it ease the road to claiming the confe...