Basketball News
Kyrie Irving Is Confident Celtics Can Beat Warriors in 7-Game Series
SLAMonline - 22 Sep 2018 15:54
Kyrie Irving is back. And confident as ever. In an interview with ESPN‘s Jackie MacMullan, the All-Star point guard, who hasn’t played in a game since March, discussed his successful recovery from multiple knee surge...
DeMarcus Cousins Contributes $250K to Build New Basketball Court in Hometown
SLAMonline - 22 Sep 2018 16:59
Big shout out to DeMarcus Cousins for contributing $250,000 to help build a new basketball court in his hometown of Mobile, AL. The NBPA also pitched in $25,000 toward the cause. Boogie flew out to unveil the "DeMarcus C...
Pain-free Kyrie says Celts poised to be special
ESPN - 22 Sep 2018 01:47
Fresh off an offseason concentrated on rehab for his knee, Kyrie Irving claims to have a confidence in his lower body that simply did not exist during his abbreviated 2017-18 first season for the Celtics. "No limitations...
Wizards hosting open practice, free for fans, on September 28, 2018
InsideHoops - 22 Sep 2018 23:26
The Washington Wizards will host their annual Open Practice on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Congress Heights. The event is open to the public and seating will be on a f...
Omer Asik out indefinitely with inflammatory arthritis
InsideHoops - 22 Sep 2018 23:20
Bulls center Omer Asik is out indefinitely with inflammatory arthritis that flared up over the summer. He has been receiving ongoing medical treatment and management, but his return to basketball activities is yet to be ...
Bucks sign Shabazz Muhammad, Tim Frazier and Christian Wood
InsideHoops - 22 Sep 2018 23:17
The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agents Tim Frazier, Shabazz Muhammad and Christian Wood to complete their 20-man roster for training camp, which tips-off on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from the Froedtert & the Medical College...
Kings waive center Deyonta Davis
InsideHoops - 22 Sep 2018 23:08
The Sacramento Kings waived center Deyonta Davis today. In two seasons with Memphis, Davis has accrued averages of 4.3 points (.593 FG%, .640 FT%), 3.2 rebounds and 12.1 minutes.
Report: Jimmy Butler Will Not Be Available to Play at Outset of Training Camp
SLAMonline - 22 Sep 2018 18:42
Jimmy Butler has informed the Timberwolves that he will not be available for on-court activities at the beginning of training camp, according to Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania of The Athletic. In addition, Butler wil...
Joel Embiid on Deandre Ayton: 'He's About to Get His Ass Kicked This Year'
SLAMonline - 22 Sep 2018 18:24
All-Star Joel Embiid is ready to welcome rookie Deandre Ayton to the League. In an interview with ESPN’s The Jump on Friday, Embiid said the 2018 No. 1 overall pick is “about to get his ass kicked this year.” Ayton...
Source: Warriors sign Ulis to Exhibit 10 contract
ESPN - 22 Sep 2018 04:39
Free-agent guard Tyler Ulis, who averaged 7.8 points and 4.4 assists with the Suns last season, has signed with the Warriors on a one-year contract paying the minimum salary, a source told ESPN.
Bogdan Bogdanovic will undergo knee surgery
InsideHoops - 22 Sep 2018 01:03
Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan Bogdanovic exited Serbia's 91-65 World Cup Qualifying victory over Estonia on Monday after experiencing left knee discomfort early in the first quarter. Further evaluation revealed a minor i...
On Heat roster with many of the same faces, 'Airplane Mode' working to show something new
Miami Herald - 22 Sep 2018 00:04
There aren't too many unknowns when it comes to the Miami Heat's roster. After all, 14 players are returning from last season. But one player on the team who does …