Basketball News
Isaiah Thomas: 'I Just Wanted to Be Wanted'
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 16:35
Thomas inked a one-year, $2 million deal with the Nuggets. The post Isaiah Thomas: ‘I Just Wanted to Be Wanted’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Marcus Smart Agrees to 4-year, $52M Deal with Celtics
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 17:12
Marcus Smart is returning to the Boston Celtics on a four-year deal worth $52 million, according to Yahoo’s Shams Charania. Smart remained “loyal and communicative” with Brad Stevens and his teammates during the co...
FIBA bans Bucks' Maker three games for brawl
ESPN - 19 Jul 2018 16:19
The Bucks' Thon Maker was one of 13 players and two coaches to be suspended and fined by FIBA for their roles in a brawl during an Asian qualifier for the World Cup.
Maker disagrees with 3-game FIBA suspension
ESPN - 19 Jul 2018 23:40
Thon Maker said Thursday that he disagrees with FIBA's decision to suspend him for three international games for his role in a massive brawl that broke out earlier this month during a World Cup Asian qualifier between Au...
Report: Carmelo Anthony Traded to Hawks in Three-Team Deal
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 23:23
The Oklahoma City Thunder are sending Carmelo Anthony and a lottery protected 2022 first round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that includes point guard Dennis Schroder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnar...
Atlanta Hawks waive Jaylen Morris
InsideHoops - 19 Jul 2018 22:44
The Atlanta Hawks waived guard Jaylen Morris today. Morris played in six games last season with the Hawks, averaging 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 16.4 minutes. He was signed to a multi-year contract on Mar...
Kings name Bobby Jackson as assistant player development coach
InsideHoops - 19 Jul 2018 21:59
The Sacramento Kings today added Bobby Jackson as an assistant player development coach on the staff of head coach Dave Joerger. Jackson in the past three seasons has worked for the Kings as a collegiate scout. Before th...
SLAM 217 Is On Sale Now!
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 21:46
SLAM 217 spotlights one of the most decorated athletes of all time and the second woman to ever appear on the cover (Maya Moore), New York’s next great point guard (Cole Anthony), and the 2018 NBA champs (Golden State ...
LeBron James & Royal Family Showed Out in Queen City for Bronny ''
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 20:57
LeBron James and the rest of the Royal Family pulled up to the USBA Nationals in Charlotte, NC to support Bronny and the North Coast Blue Chips as they took on the Connecticut Select. Bronny, Mikey Williams and Rayvon Gr...
Gregg Popovich: 'Time to Move on' from Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 20:25
"Kawhi conducted himself wonderfully while he was here." The post Gregg Popovich: ‘Time to Move on’ from Kawhi Leonard appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: Mavs, Ferrell agree to 2-year deal
ESPN - 19 Jul 2018 20:09
Guard Yogi Ferrell has agreed to a two-year deal worth $5.3 million to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN.
Jabari Parker: 'They Don't Pay Players to Play Defense'
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 19:55
Parker will stick to his strenghts in Chicago. The post Jabari Parker: ‘They Don't Pay Players to Play Defense’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
DeMarcus Cousins on Critics: 'I Don't Give a F**k'
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 17:30
"This is my nuclear bomb. My last resort." The post DeMarcus Cousins on Critics: ‘I Don’t Give a F**k’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Kawhi Leonard Won't Hold Out from Playing in Toronto
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 13:55
Leonard may have an open mind. The post Report: Kawhi Leonard Won’t Hold Out from Playing in Toronto appeared first on SLAMonline.
Lakers sign Joel Berry II
InsideHoops - 19 Jul 2018 05:22
The Lakers signed guard Joel Berry II today. Berry II was named Most Outstanding Player of the 2017 NCAA Final Four after leading North Carolina to a National Championship. As a senior last season, Berry II earned First ...
Dallas Mavericks hire Jenny Boucek and Stephen Silas as assistant coaches
InsideHoops - 19 Jul 2018 04:53
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Jenny Boucek and Stephen Silas as assistant coaches. Boucek (pronounced Boo-SECK) became just the third woman to coach in the NBA after spending last season with the Sacramento Kings (also...
Maya Moore Declines WNBA All-Star Captain Role
SLAMonline - 19 Jul 2018 00:09
Lynx forward Maya Moore is relinquishing her role as an All-Star game captain despite being the leading vote-getter. Moore cited having too many commitments as part of Minnesota hosting the game. Third-leading vote-gette...