Basketball News
Miami Heat mailbag: Is Josh Richardson too valuable to include in a trade?
Miami Herald - 9 Oct 2018 16:42
Welcome to the second edition of the Miami Herald's new Miami Heat mailbag. This will be a weekly feature throughout the season and offseason. It's here to answer your questions …
Report: Jimmy Butler Reiterates Trade Desire in Meeting with Tom Thibodeau
SLAMonline - 9 Oct 2018 16:19
Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler met with president/coach Tom Thibodeau on Monday to reiterate his desire to be traded, per Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Butler returned to Minnesota for the meeti...
Draymond Green: 'I Was Second-Team All-Defense. That's crazy.'
SLAMonline - 9 Oct 2018 14:25
"I don't think any voter can tell me (there are) five defensive players better than me." The post Draymond Green: ‘I Was Second-Team All-Defense. That's crazy.’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
'I Don't Want to Be Here, Anyway!': Steve Kerr Ejected from Preseason Game
SLAMonline - 9 Oct 2018 12:55
Honesty from the coach. The post ‘I Don’t Want to Be Here, Anyway!’: Steve Kerr Ejected from Preseason Game appeared first on SLAMonline.
Warriors sign guard Will Cherry
InsideHoops - 9 Oct 2018 23:07
The Golden State Warriors on Tuesday signed free agent guard Will Cherry. It’s probably a non-guaranteed deal that will only last during preseason, which wraps up in a few days. Cherry, 27, appeared in eight games with...
This deadline is looming over the Heat and Justise Winslow. And nothing is certain
Miami Herald - 9 Oct 2018 22:02
A deadline is looming over the Miami Heat and Justise Winslow. Oct. 15 is the final day Winslow is eligible to sign a contract extension with the Heat. The versatile …
Sources: Suns leaning toward making Jones GM
ESPN - 9 Oct 2018 21:46
Suns owner Robert Sarver, who announced the firing of GM Ryan McDonough on Monday, is leaning toward promoting James Jones to full-time GM, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Jones is currently sharing the responsib...
Clutch, Bilibili friendly match draws nearly 900,000 viewers
ESPN - 9 Oct 2018 21:37
Rockets GM Daryl Morey dunking as Darius highlighted the exhibition, which was held to celebrate Clutch's friendship with Chinese team Bilibili.
These are the latest on all of the injuries the Miami Heat is having to deal with
Miami Herald - 9 Oct 2018 20:40
The Miami Heat continues to move closer to full health. Derrick Jones Jr. and Wayne Ellington returned to practice Tuesday and are questionable for Wednesday's home preseason game against the …
Bucks sell team-record 10,000 season tickets
ESPN - 9 Oct 2018 20:25
The Bucks have sold a team-record 10,000th season ticket as they move into their new arena.
Jahlil Okafor Opens Up About Battle with Depression and Anxiety
SLAMonline - 9 Oct 2018 19:11
In an interview with Shams Charania of The Athletic, 22-year-old big man Jahlil Okafor opened up about his struggles with depression and anxiety, explaining that he was in a “dark place” but has since sought help: "I...
Grizzlies sign D.J. Stephens, waive Ismaila Kane
InsideHoops - 9 Oct 2018 19:05
The Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday signed guard/forward D.J. Stephens to a two-way contract and waived forward Ismaila Kane. Stephens (6-5, 188) played professionally last season in France, where he competed in 46 games (n...
Khris Middleton: 'You're Going to See a Whole New Giannis This Year'
SLAMonline - 9 Oct 2018 18:55
The Greek Freak will be "shooting 3s more and just playing more freely." The post Khris Middleton: ‘You’re Going to See a Whole New Giannis This Year’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Chris Bosh praises Knicks coach Dave Fizdale
InsideHoops - 9 Oct 2018 14:29
Chris Bosh, who perhaps may someday play in the league again but for now is enjoying life while his sneakers hang nearby, has some very positive words about new Knicks head coach Dave Fizdale. Here’s the New York Post ...
Kevin Love: 'It's Not Like I Forgot How to Play Basketball'
SLAMonline - 9 Oct 2018 13:25
K-Love is ready to lead the post-LeBron Cavs. The post Kevin Love: ‘It’s Not Like I Forgot How to Play Basketball’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Photo gallery: Magic at Heat | Monday, October 8, 2018
Miami Herald - 9 Oct 2018 04:20
View photos from the Orlando Magic at Miami Heat NBA regular season game at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Monday, October 8, 2018 in Miami. …
Josh Richardson, Bam Adebayo return in Heat's first preseason win. Here's how it went
Miami Herald - 9 Oct 2018 04:00
After starting the preseason with three consecutive losses and plenty of injuries, there was finally some good news for the Miami Heat. Two pieces of the Heat's young core, Josh …
Phoenix Suns fire general manager Ryan McDonough
InsideHoops - 9 Oct 2018 00:55
The Phoenix Suns have fired general manager Ryan McDonough. It’s surprising that this happened in preseason. It’s an unusual time for any team to fire their GM. Logically it’s done during a key stretch of the regul...