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Report: Kawhi Leonard to Skip USA Basketball Minicamp
SLAMonline - 25 Jul 2018 12:55
Kawhi Leonard has passed his physical with the Toronto Raptors. The post Report: Kawhi Leonard to Skip USA Basketball Minicamp appeared first on SLAMonline.
Warriors' Curry, Iguodala latest esports investors
ESPN - 25 Jul 2018 03:42
Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala are part of a $37 million investment round in multigame esports organization Swift, the parent company of Team SoloMid and its affiliated businesses, it was an...
On Pro Basketball: N.B.A. Power Brokers Gather, With No Men Allowed
The New York Times - 25 Jul 2018 03:32
The league leads many others in hiring and promoting women, but a recent meeting of about 60 women working in the league aimed to increase that footprint.
Sources: DeRozan to skip NBA's Africa game
ESPN - 25 Jul 2018 23:25
New Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan will not participate in the NBA's game in Africa as he adjusts to being traded.
Raptors hire Adrian Griffin, Phil Handy, Sergio Scariolo and Nate Bjorkgren as assistant coaches
InsideHoops - 25 Jul 2018 23:18
The Toronto Raptors have hired Adrian Griffin, Sergio Scariolo, Nate Bjorkgren and Phil Handy as assistant coaches. The group will join Patrick Mutumbo, Jim Sann and Eric Khoury to form head coach Nick Nurse's staff for ...
Hawks get Carmelo Anthony, Thunder get Dennis Schroder in three-team trade
InsideHoops - 25 Jul 2018 23:10
The Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday acquired Carmelo Anthony and a protected 2022 first-round draft pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder along with Justin Anderson from the Philadelphia 76ers in a three-team transaction, with ...
Knicks sign guard Kadeem Allen
InsideHoops - 25 Jul 2018 22:38
The New York Knicks signed Kadeem Allen today. The signing may just be a non-guaranteed deal that merely brings Allen to training camp. A 6-foot-3, 200-pound guard, Allen played for Boston and their G League affiliate Ma...
Kevin Durant to CJ McCollum: Blazers Not Winning a Title
SLAMonline - 25 Jul 2018 22:20
Brutal honesty. The post Kevin Durant to CJ McCollum: Blazers Not Winning a Title appeared first on SLAMonline.
Bulls sign Rawle Alkins to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 25 Jul 2018 21:57
The Chicago Bulls signed guard Rawle Alkins to a two-way contract today. The 6-foot-5, 220-pound native of Brooklyn, New York went undrafted in 2018 after playing two seasons of college hoops at Arizona. He was named a P...
Charlotte Hornets unveil new white Classic Edition uniform
InsideHoops - 25 Jul 2018 21:29
The Charlotte Hornets today unveiled a new white Classic Edition uniform to be worn during the 2018-19 season when the franchise celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the inaugural 1988-89 Hornets season. Like the teal vers...
Nuggets sign guard Monte Morris, who was on a two-way deal last season
InsideHoops - 25 Jul 2018 20:54
The Denver Nuggets have signed guard Monte Morris to a multi-year contract. Morris, 6-3, 180, spent the 2017-18 season on a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets. He appeared in 37 games (35 starts) for the Rio Grande...
Under Armour HOVR Havoc Officially Introduced
SLAMonline - 25 Jul 2018 20:25
The Under Armour HOVR Havoc is UA’s newest basketball silhouette. It includes UA’s innovative HOVR cushioning system. HOVR is molded by UA’s Energy Web technology, which returns energy to the foot after each step. ...
Three-team deal sending Melo to Atlanta official
ESPN - 25 Jul 2018 19:48
The three-team trade sending Anthony, Justin Anderson and a 2022 lottery protected first-round pick (via OKC) to the Hawks; Dennis Schroder and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot to the Thunder; and Mike Muscala to the 76ers, is o...
DeMar DeRozan Feels Misled by the Raptors
SLAMonline - 25 Jul 2018 13:55
"I felt like I wasn't treated with ... the respect that I thought I deserved." The post DeMar DeRozan Feels Misled by the Raptors appeared first on SLAMonline.
Lou Williams: Clippers the 'Better Team in L.A.'
SLAMonline - 25 Jul 2018 13:25
"We are the better team in L.A. until they prove it." The post Lou Williams: Clippers the ‘Better Team in L.A.’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Clippers re-sign Montrezl Harrell
InsideHoops - 25 Jul 2018 06:09
The L.A. Clippers re-signed free-agent forward Montrezl Harrell today. "Montrezl is a tough, hard-playing, gritty competitor who is committed to winning," said Frank. "We love his passion and energy, and are very excited...
Sharife Cooper Goes Off for 56 POINTS in Championship Game
SLAMonline - 25 Jul 2018 01:39
In arguably his best performance of the summer, Sharife Cooper exploded for 56 POINTS during the All In Hoop Fest 17U Championship game in Louisville, Kentucky! Peep the fire highlights above. The elite point guard from ...
Sharife Cooper scorches the nets for 56 POINTS in Championship Game
SLAMonline - 25 Jul 2018 01:39
Arguably his best performance of the summer, Sharife Cooper exploded for 56 points in the All In Hoop Fest 17U Championship game in Louisville, Kentucky! The elite point guard from Atlanta is one of the top prospects in ...