Basketball News
Jimmy Butler 'Loves' When Timberwolves Fans Boo Him
SLAMonline - 20 Oct 2018 16:33
Amid the ongoing Jimmy Butler saga in Minnesota, the All-Star forward was greeted with boos in the team’s home opener on Friday night. His response? Dropping 33 points on 12 shots to lead the Wolves to a 131-123 victor...
Warriors on new hero Jerebko: 'You're one of us now'
ESPN - 20 Oct 2018 11:04
Jonas Jerebko returned to Utah to face his former squad and capped a 16-point Warriors comeback with a last-second tip-in to give his new team a win.
Big numbers appearing on Kings game scoreboards
InsideHoops - 20 Oct 2018 10:03
In Kings Game 1 this season the team lost 123-117 to the Jazz. Willie Cauley-Stein led the team with 23 points, De’Aaron Fox scored 21, Buddy Hield 19 and Nemanja Bjelica 18. In Kings Game 2 this season, the squad lost...
Kawhi drops 31, says MVP chants 'a little early'
ESPN - 20 Oct 2018 09:39
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points to lead the Raptors past the Celtics on Friday night and while thankful for the chants of MVP from the home crowd, he said that was a little premature.
Giannis: 'This is the right time to be a Buck'
ESPN - 20 Oct 2018 07:26
The Greek Freak opened a new building in Milwaukee and declared that his Bucks are ready to ascend in the East.
On Pro Basketball: What Will It Take for the Knicks and Nets to Have a Real Rivalry?
The New York Times - 20 Oct 2018 04:59
"They have to be good at the same time. Being bad at the same time doesn't help," Jeff Van Gundy, the former Knicks coach, said before the Nets won a battle between the New York teams on Friday.
Stephen Curry: 'I Can Keep This Up for the Foreseeable Future'
SLAMonline - 20 Oct 2018 01:05
Curry plans to remain elite for years to come. The post Stephen Curry: ‘I Can Keep This Up for the Foreseeable Future’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Cautious Wolves resting Butler vs. Mavericks
ESPN - 20 Oct 2018 22:52
Minnesota's Jimmy Butler won't face the Mavericks on Saturday as the team opts to have him rest a night after scoring 33 points in a win over Cleveland.
Raptors resting Leonard, Wright at Wizards
ESPN - 20 Oct 2018 22:15
After rallying the Raptors to a win on Friday behind 31 points and 10 rebounds, Kawhi Leonard will sit out the team's road game at the Wizards.
LeBron Stars in New 'I Believe' Nike Commercial Before Lakers' Home Debut
SLAMonline - 20 Oct 2018 20:01
LeBron James is set to make his highly anticipated debut on the Lakers’ home floor on Saturday night. And as recognition for this milestone, Nike dropped another legendary commercial. Peep it above. The spot uses foota...
Report: NBA, NBPA Struggling to Reach Agreement on Ending One-and-Done Era
SLAMonline - 20 Oct 2018 19:48
Over the past few months, reports have trickled out that the one-and-done rule, which requires high school athletes to spend a year in college before turning pro, will be banished by 2022. Those talks have stalled howeve...
There's more to Josh Richardson's new offensive approach than you think
Miami Herald - 20 Oct 2018 19:35
Josh Richardson is using a new offensive approach this season. The obvious change is his aggressiveness, with the Heat wing player averaging 24.5 points and 21 shot attempts -- both …
Heat's Josh Richardson speaks before home opener
Miami Herald - 20 Oct 2018 19:32
Miami Heat's Josh Richardson speaks before home opener against the Charlotte Hornets. …
Jonas Jerebko hits game-winner for Warriors
InsideHoops - 20 Oct 2018 09:26
When you think of big game-winning plays for the Warriors, Jonas Jerebko probably isn’t the first name you had in mind. But life is unpredictable sometimes. Learn to accept this. And, here’s the Deseret News reportin...
Post Up: Jazz-Warriors, Celtics-Raptors Bring Playoff-Level Intensity
SLAMonline - 20 Oct 2018 08:11
Warriors 124 (2-0), Jazz 123 (1-1) Golden State and Utah battled in a gritty, chippy, and intense game from the start. Steph Curry and Kevin Durant combined for 69 points and kept Golden State from falling too far behind...
Westbrook amps up workout, could return Sunday
ESPN - 20 Oct 2018 05:28
Still recovering from knee surgery, Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook won't face the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, but he may make his season debut Sunday against the Sacramento Kings.
Tyronn Lue: 'Kind of Weird' to See LeBron James in a Lakers Jersey
SLAMonline - 20 Oct 2018 00:55
It's going to be a long year in Cleveland. The post Tyronn Lue: ‘Kind of Weird’ to See LeBron James in a Lakers Jersey appeared first on SLAMonline.