Basketball News
Report: Rockets Trade Ryan Anderson to Suns for Chriss, Knight
SLAMonline - 31 Aug 2018 17:03
The Rockets have traded Ryan Anderson and rookie De’Anthony Melton to the Suns, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. In return, Houston will receive for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. Houston has traded Ryan Ander...
Sources: Grizz's Jackson Jr. inks Nike shoe deal
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 04:49
After a successful run in the NBA summer league, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Nike signed off on a multiyear footwear and apparel deal, sources confirmed to ESPN's Nick DePaula.
It's gotta (not) be the shoes: The kicks banned by the NBA
ESPN - 31 Aug 2018 01:14
The NBA is relaxing its sneaker rules, but that change wasn't in time for these players, who were warned -- and in some cases fined -- for their shoes.
Pelicans waive DeAndre Liggins
InsideHoops - 31 Aug 2018 23:55
The New Orleans Pelicans waived guard DeAndre Liggins today. Liggins, 6-6, 209, appeared in 27 games (three starts) for New Orleans last season after being originally signed on January 10, averaging 1.6 points and 1.0 re...
Grizzlies waive Dakari Johnson
InsideHoops - 31 Aug 2018 23:51
The Memphis Grizzlies waived center Dakari Johnson today. Johnson (7-0, 255) appeared in 31 games (six starts) last season as a rookie for the Oklahoma City Thunder and averaged 1.8 points and 1.1 rebounds in 5.2 minutes...
Justin Zanik reportedly a candidate for Sixers GM job
InsideHoops - 31 Aug 2018 23:31
The Sixers still need a new general manager. The search has gone on for quite a while now, but the search has reportedly been narrowed down to a select handful of candidates. Here’s the Salt Lake Tribune with more: Uta...
JR Smith Facing Criminal Mischief Charge
SLAMonline - 31 Aug 2018 21:54
JR Smith turned himself in to NYPD on Friday following a July incident where he allegedly threw a fan’s phone into a construction site. Smith, 32, will return to Manhattan Criminal Court later this year to face a crimi...
Report: Sixers Granted Permission to Interview 3 GM Candidates
SLAMonline - 31 Aug 2018 21:10
The 76ers have been granted permission to interview three executives--Golden State's Larry Harris, Houston's Gersson Rosas and Utah's Justin Zanik--for the franchise's vacant general manager's job, reports ESPN’s Ad...
Some Warriors speak on David West, who has announced his retirement
InsideHoops - 31 Aug 2018 20:21
Warriors President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Bob Myers and Head Coach Steve Kerr have released the following statements on David West, who announced his retirement yesterday morning: BOB MYERS "There shoul...
Bulls announce promotions in their basketball operations department
InsideHoops - 31 Aug 2018 18:55
The Chicago Bulls have promoted Brian Hagen to Associate General Manager, Steve Weinman to Assistant General Manager, Jim Paxson to Director of Pro Personnel and Miles Abbett to Manager of Minor League Scouting and Analy...
Blake Griffin Jabs the Clippers in 'Roast Battle' on Comedy Central
SLAMonline - 31 Aug 2018 17:52
Blake Griffin wasn’t likely expecting to be moved by the Los Angeles Clippers at last season’s trade deadline after signing a 5-year, $171 million extension the previous summer, so it’s not hard to see why their mi...
Hawks sign Thomas Robinson
InsideHoops - 31 Aug 2018 05:49
The Atlanta Hawks signed forward Thomas Robinson today. Robinson has played in 313 career games (12 starts) with the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and Los An...
Grizzlies sign center Doral Moore
InsideHoops - 31 Aug 2018 05:45
The Memphis Grizzlies signed center Doral Moore to their training camp roster today. Moore (7-1, 280) appeared in 31 games (30 starts) last season as a junior at Wake Forest University and averaged 11.1 points, 9.4 rebou...