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Clippers Hire NBA Writer Lee Jenkins to Front-Office Role
SLAMonline - 18 Sep 2018 13:00
Jenkins will be the Clips' executive director of research and identity. The post Clippers Hire NBA Writer Lee Jenkins to Front-Office Role appeared first on SLAMonline.
Clippers hire SI writer Jenkins for front-office job
ESPN - 18 Sep 2018 05:43
The LA Clippers are hiring Sports Illustrated senior writer Lee Jenkins to the newly created front-office position of executive director of research and identity.
Ranking the best players in the NBA this season, from 50-31
ESPN - 18 Sep 2018 16:11
Our annual countdown forecasting the best players in the NBA continues at No. 50.
Monty Williams reportedly ready to resume coaching
InsideHoops - 18 Sep 2018 10:23
Monty Williams had taken a leave from coaching due to a personal tragedy. But he’s ready to return to the job, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer/PhillyNews.com: Monty Williams has spent nearly his entire life in basket...
Mills says perception of Knicks on the rise
ESPN - 18 Sep 2018 07:24
Knicks team president Steve Mills said Monday night that there has been a change in how NBA players perceive the club, and that it bodes well for attracting free agents to New York next summer.
Introducing the 2018 #SLAMTop50
SLAMonline - 18 Sep 2018 23:30
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Don't expect Heat guard Dion Waiters to be ready for the start of the season
Miami Herald - 18 Sep 2018 23:10
Dion Waiters is not ready to make his return yet. The Heat announced Tuesday afternoon that Waiters, who is still rehabilitating from January surgery on his left ankle, will not …
It's official, Dwyane Wade is back for 'one last dance' with the Heat
Miami Herald - 18 Sep 2018 21:56
Dwyane Wade is officially back. After using a video Sunday night to announce he's returning for "one last dance," the Heat announced Tuesday afternoon Wade signed his contract to make …
Jordan donating $2M to Hurricane Florence relief
ESPN - 18 Sep 2018 21:48
NBA legend Michael Jordan, who played high school basketball in Wilmington, North Carolina -- one of the areas devastated by Hurricane Florence -- is donating $2 million to assist residents of the Carolinas.
The 13 Best Jordans of 2017-18 (That PJ Tucker Didn't Wear)
SLAMonline - 18 Sep 2018 20:07
More than anything else, compiling and arguing about lists--especially sneaker lists--is fun as hell. So let's have some fun. KICKS 21 is "The List Issue." Over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing rankings that put an...
Pelicans reportedly agree to deal with Jack
ESPN - 18 Sep 2018 19:10
Veteran guard Jarrett Jack has agreed to a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to multiple reports.
Deron Williams Squashes Beef With Jerry Sloan
SLAMonline - 18 Sep 2018 18:55
D-Will says "stubbornness and nerves" had kept him from reaching out to his old coach. The post Deron Williams Squashes Beef With Jerry Sloan appeared first on SLAMonline.
The 23 Best Nikes of 2017-18 (That PJ Tucker Didn't Wear)
SLAMonline - 18 Sep 2018 18:50
More than anything else, compiling and arguing about lists--especially sneaker lists--is fun as hell. So let's have some fun. KICKS 21 is "The List Issue." Over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing rankings that put an...
With Waiters expected back and Wade returning, here's a look at Heat's shooting guards
Miami Herald - 18 Sep 2018 17:34
The Miami Heat returns to the court for the start of training camp Sept. 25. This week's position-by-position breakdowns help preview the beginning of camp. The focus of the second …
"Basketball: A Love Story" book excerpt: First Loves
ESPN - 18 Sep 2018 17:22
In this exclusive excerpt from "Basketball: A Love Story," the icons who changed the game share the first moment the game changed them.
Sixers search for new GM continues
InsideHoops - 18 Sep 2018 11:03
The Sixers still need a new general manager. The search has been ongoing for quite some times. Here’s the Philadelphia Inquirer with the latest: The 76ers are in the midst of a second round of interviews for their vaca...
Spurs hire Brent Barry, add others to staff
InsideHoops - 18 Sep 2018 10:59
The San Antonio Spurs have announced multiple additions and promotions to the basketball operations staff. Brent Barry joins the organization as vice president of basketball operations, while Wayne Diesel comes to the te...
Steve Mills speaks on perception of Knicks
InsideHoops - 18 Sep 2018 10:11
Are players outside of New York thinking differently about the Knicks? Here’s ESPN.com reporting what top team brass had to say about it: New York Knicks team president Steve Mills believes the perception of the club a...
Clippers hire writer Lee Jenkins
InsideHoops - 18 Sep 2018 09:55
Here’s the Daily Breeze reporting on the news that the Clippers have hired Lee Jenkins, who for years has been writing for Sports Illustrated: Lee Jenkins, Sports Illustrated's lead NBA writer for the past eight years,...
Smart pays tribute to mom after cancer battle
ESPN - 18 Sep 2018 04:56
Celtics guard Marcus Smart posted a touching tribute to his mother, Camellia, on Monday night, one day after she lost her battle with cancer.