Basketball News
Dennis Smith Jr, Josh Jackson, Terrance Ferguson and Will Barton Unveil Under Armour HOVR Havoc
SLAMonline - 3 Aug 2018 17:06
Terrance Ferguson, Josh Jackson, Dennis Smith Jr and Will Barton are shooting around on a makeshift court out in Las Vegas. Under Armour constructed a nice setup at a suite, turning a hotel room at the Palms into a spot ...
Isaiah Thomas: Lakers Won't Fix Lonzo Ball's Jumpshot
SLAMonline - 3 Aug 2018 13:55
"Lonzo is a great kid." The post Isaiah Thomas: Lakers Won’t Fix Lonzo Ball’s Jumpshot appeared first on SLAMonline.
Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner Are the W.N.B.A.'s Iconic Duo. Don't Wait.
The New York Times - 3 Aug 2018 11:00
They're great apart but even better together. Taurasi and Griner have spent years tailoring their games to each other, and another championship for the Phoenix Mercury may be the reward.
ESPN analyst and former NBA team scouting director surprised by Heat's new approach
Miami Herald - 3 Aug 2018 22:17
Among the questions we've heard from basketball people this summer: How could Heat president Pat Riley -- who values the flexibility needed to pounce on opportunities to acquire a star …
Mavericks re-sign Salah Mejri
InsideHoops - 3 Aug 2018 21:55
The Dallas Mavericks have re-signed Salah Mejri. Mejri, a 7-foot-2, 235-pound center, was originally signed by the Mavericks as a free agent on July 30, 2015 and spent the last three seasons in Dallas. He holds career av...
Sixers sign center Norvel Pelle
InsideHoops - 3 Aug 2018 21:38
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed center Norvel Pelle. The deal may just be a non-guaranteed contract that merely brings Pelle to training camp. Pelle, a 6-foot-11 center, played for the 76ers in 2018 Summer League in L...
Pacers sign C.J. Wilcox to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 3 Aug 2018 20:38
The Indiana Pacers signed C.J. Wilcox to a two-way contract today. Wilcox, a 6-foot-5, 195-pound guard, was originally selected by the Los Angeles Clippers with the 28th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He signed a two-way co...
James Harden Catches FIRE at Team USA Training Camp
SLAMonline - 3 Aug 2018 19:53
Reigning NBA MVP James Harden heated up during shooting drills last week in Las Vegas at USA Basketball training camp. Harden was flawless from the arc and let his teammates know he was playing for keeps! With the Rocket...
USA Basketball Training Camp: Full Scrimmage Highlights
SLAMonline - 3 Aug 2018 18:05
Members of the USA Basketball Men’s National Team did not hold back during their scrimmage runs during training camp last week in Las Vegas. Kevin Durant seemingly scored the ball any time he had the rock. Rockets team...
Vince Carter Won't Chase an NBA Ring
SLAMonline - 3 Aug 2018 14:55
Carter, 41, is "90-something percent" sure to retire after next season. The post Vince Carter Won’t Chase an NBA Ring appeared first on SLAMonline.
Hassan Whiteside: 'I Feel Like My Regular Self Again'
SLAMonline - 3 Aug 2018 13:25
The big fella is coming off a frustrating 2017-18 campaign. The post Hassan Whiteside: ‘I Feel Like My Regular Self Again’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
James Harden Thinks About Game 7 Loss to Warriors 'Every Day'
SLAMonline - 3 Aug 2018 12:55
The MVP spent the summer obsessing over Houston blowing a 3-2 lead. The post James Harden Thinks About Game 7 Loss to Warriors ‘Every Day’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Grizzlies reveal new logo, uniforms and look
InsideHoops - 3 Aug 2018 03:55
The Memphis Grizzlies today unveiled an updated logo, icon and wordmark system, plus new uniforms and more. In addition, the team announced FedEx as the Memphis Grizzlies' first-ever Jersey Sponsor. "If you look at Memph...