Basketball News
Fantasy hoops mock draft: 8-team H2H categories
ESPN - 8 Oct 2018 15:04
With only eight teams, no position requirements and head-to-head weekly category battles, this is built for the casual player.
PUMA Teases Possible New Deal With Kawhi Leonard on Social Media
SLAMonline - 8 Oct 2018 02:35
Is Kawhi Leonard signing with PUMA? The company just put up a mysterious tweet talking about Toronto. — PUMA Basketball (@PUMAHoops) October 8, 2018 Leonard now plays for the Raptors, following an offseason trade from...
Spurs lose starting PG Murray to right knee injury
ESPN - 8 Oct 2018 00:50
Spurs starting point guard Dejounte Murray went down Sunday with a right knee injury. He's expected to undergo an MRI on Monday, a source told ESPN's Michael C. Wright.
Spurs waive Jaron Blossomgame
InsideHoops - 8 Oct 2018 23:46
The San Antonio Spurs have waived forward Jaron Blossomgame. Blossomgame played in three preseason games for San Antonio, and averaged 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 6.3 minutes pr outing. He was drafted by the Spurs 59t...
Bucks Ticket Prices Up 9 Percent on Secondary Market ️
SLAMonline - 8 Oct 2018 23:33
With LeBron James no longer in Cleveland, this season may well be a big opportunity for the Milwaukee Bucks. The Cavs dominated the Central Division during James’ second go-round in his home state. But LeBron has heade...
Mavericks sign Donte Ingram and Rashad Vaughn, and waive Jalen Jones and Codi Miller-McIntyre
InsideHoops - 8 Oct 2018 23:15
The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard/forward Donte Ingram and guard Rashad Vaughn. And in a related move, the Mavericks also requested waivers on forward Jalen Jones and guard Codi Miller-McIntyre. Ingram (6-6, 215) we...
Lakers waive Jeffrey Carroll and Joel Berry II
InsideHoops - 8 Oct 2018 22:51
The Los Angeles Lakers on Monday waived guards Joel Berry II and Jeffrey Carroll. The move comes as no surprise, as players around the league signed to non-guaranteed contracts primarily for training camp and preseason p...
Curry admits Warriors talk about three-peat
ESPN - 8 Oct 2018 20:46
Superstar Steph Curry says a championship is Golden State's goal, and he admits the Warriors talk about a three-peat. "Doing it three years in a row is a tremendous opportunity for us that we should not be afraid to talk...
Brown may start Fultz in 1st half but not 2nd
ESPN - 8 Oct 2018 20:37
Sixers coach Brett Brown is thinking of having Markelle Fultz start games but come off the bench to start the second half.
Hawks sign Isaac Humphries
InsideHoops - 8 Oct 2018 20:19
The Atlanta Hawks have signed forward/center Isaac Humphries. In 26 games (six starts) last season with the Sydney Kings of the NBL, the native of Australia averaged 6.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16.5 minute...
Spurs PG Murray diagnosed with torn right ACL
ESPN - 8 Oct 2018 20:18
The San Antonio Spurs' backcourt took another hit Monday as point guard Dejounte Murray was diagnosed with a torn right ACL. Murray was injured in Sunday's preseason loss to the Houston Rockets.
Erik Spoelstra speaks after Heat's preseason loss to Wizards
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2018 19:47
The Heat lost to the Washington Wizards on Oct. 5, 2018. Here's what Erik Spoelstra had to say after the game ... …
Why does the Miami Heat like to bring back players who have been through its system?
Miami Herald - 8 Oct 2018 19:43
Take a look at the Miami Heat's coaching staff and basketball operations department, and you'll find familiar names. Former Heat players Juwan Howard, Chris Quinn and Anthony Carter are coaches, …
Spurs Guard Dejounte Murray Suffers Torn ACL in Right Knee
SLAMonline - 8 Oct 2018 19:25
Dejounte Murray has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, the Spurs announced. His surgery has not yet been scheduled and no timetable has been set. Spurs guard Dejounte Murray underwent an MRI examination this morning ...
NBA Fines Marcus Smart, JR Smith after Preseason Altercation
SLAMonline - 8 Oct 2018 19:17
The NBA has fined Marcus Smart $25,000 and JR Smith $15,000 for their roles in an altercation during a preseason game on Saturday. During a first-quarter scuffle, Smart shoved Smith from behind after Smith and Aron Bayne...
Phoenix Suns Fire GM Ryan McDonough
SLAMonline - 8 Oct 2018 18:20
The Phoenix Suns have fired Ryan McDonough, who spent the past five seasons as the GM of the franchise, the team announced on Monday. Phoenix failed to make the playoffs under McDonough, finishing last season with just 2...
NBA, WNBA Launch 'Her Time To Play' Initiative During Jr. NBA Week
SLAMonline - 8 Oct 2018 17:55
The WNBA and NBA tipped off Jr. NBA Week today with the launch of the Her Time To Play, an initiative which aims to inspire the next generation of female athletes and leaders. Created in partnership with the Women's Spor...
Luka Doncic Puts Up 15/4/5 in Preseason Win
SLAMonline - 8 Oct 2018 17:52
Rookie Luka Doncic led the Mavs to a preseason victory on Monday, posting 15 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists against the 76ers out in China. The No. 3 overall pick showed off his range and impressive court vision throug...
Jazz now 4-0 in preseason
InsideHoops - 8 Oct 2018 16:34
Yeah, preseason win-loss records don’t mean anything, but it’s still cool being 4-0. There’s no negative to winning. Feel free to go win things today. Win some things that matter, then win some things that don’t,...
Pistons waive Chris McCullough
InsideHoops - 8 Oct 2018 01:26
The Detroit Pistons waived forward Chris McCullough today. McCullough, 6-11, 200, was signed to the training camp roster on September 25 and did not see action in any of the Pistons' two preseason games. McCullough has p...