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Rondo denies spitting, says Paul is no 'good guy'
ESPN - 23 Oct 2018 21:34
Rajon Rondo said a mouthguard would impact his ability to intentionally spit on someone, and that the NBA catered to Chris Paul's "good guy" image when determining bans.
Cavs off to horrible start defensively
InsideHoops - 23 Oct 2018 22:16
It’s too early in the season to jump to any wild conclusions about any NBA team that flies in the face of long-term season-long logic. But in the case of the Cavs, it makes perfect sense to expect that they won’t be ...
Here's why Spoelstra and Fizdale never expected to be on opposite sides of Heat-Knicks
Miami Herald - 23 Oct 2018 21:59
Erik Spoelstra and David Fizdale never thought they would be on opposite sides of the Heat-Knicks rivalry. While working in the Heat's video room together, Spoelstra and Fizdale watched then-Knicks …
Post Up: John Wall Delivers Game-Winner in Portland
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2018 07:49
Knicks 113 (1-3), Bucks 124 (3-0) This year’s young Knicks squad continued its trend of fighting late into the fourth quarter, but a 14-3 run by the Bucks to close out regulation put the game to bed. Milwaukee’s duo ...
Bucks 124, Knicks 113: Knicks' Late Rally Falls Short Against Bucks
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2018 05:36
The Knicks, after trailing by 19 at halftime, briefly led in the fourth period but Giannis Antetokounmpo's lone 3-pointer of the game put Milwaukee up to stay.
Warriors say Cousins making 'good progress'
ESPN - 23 Oct 2018 04:18
The Warriors said Monday that injured big man DeMarcus Cousins will be "integrated into controlled aspects of team practices" in the near future.
On the Knicks starting lineup
InsideHoops - 23 Oct 2018 23:13
The Knicks have a new head coach this sesaon and with that comes a starting lineup that could change at any time. Especially early in the season as the team tries to develop chemistry. Here’s the New York Post on the t...
Guard Tyler Ennis suffers broken leg while playing overseas
InsideHoops - 23 Oct 2018 22:33
Guard Tyler Ennis, listed at 6-3, 194, selected mid first round in the 2014 NBA Draft, played college ball at Syracuse, played for the Bucks, Suns, Rockets and Lakers in the NBA between 2014-15 and 2017-18. But now in 20...
Injury updates on four Atlanta Hawks players
InsideHoops - 23 Oct 2018 22:22
Injury updates on four Atlanta Hawks players: Guard/forward Justin Anderson continues to progress in his rehabilitation from surgery on June 29th to address recurring tibial stress syndrome in his left leg. He has been c...
Utah Jazz assign Tony Bradley to G League
InsideHoops - 23 Oct 2018 22:00
The Utah Jazz have assigned center Tony Bradley (6-11, 248, North Carolina) to the Salt Lake City Stars, the Jazz's exclusively owned and operated NBA G League team. This marks Bradley's first assignment to the Stars thi...
Rajon Rondo Calls Chris Paul a 'Horrible Teammate,' Denies Spitting on Him
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2018 21:48
In the wake of the Lakers-Rockets brawl this past weekend, Rajon Rondo continues to deny that he intentionally spit on Chris Paul, causing the altercation to spiral out of control. According to ESPN, in making its decisi...
David Fizdale speaks about facing Heat
Miami Herald - 23 Oct 2018 21:43
David Fizdale is now on the other side of the Heat-Knicks rivalry as the Knicks' head coach. …
Bulls PG Dunn out 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain
ESPN - 23 Oct 2018 21:36
Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn, who made his season debut Monday, will miss four to six weeks with a moderate MCL sprain, the team announced.
Andy Bernstein Captured All the Iconic Moments from Kobe Bryant's NBA Journey
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2018 20:31
Kobe Bryant made the rounds, stopping at station after station, conducting interviews and posing for the cameras. It was Lakers media day, October 1996. The 18-year-old, fresh out of high school, was getting his first ta...
Report: New Orleans Launching G League Affiliate in Birmingham, AL
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2018 20:18
The G League is looking to add a new team to its roster. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the New Orleans Pelicans will have an affiliate in Birmingham, AL. The team will play in Erie, PA next season before renov...
Justise Winslow is close to making his return. Here's the latest on Heat's injuries
Miami Herald - 23 Oct 2018 19:51
There's a chance the Heat will be healthier when it hosts the New York Knicks on Wednesday, but not completely healthy yet. While forward Justise Winslow is listed as probable …
76ers' Simmons doubtful Tuesday due to back
ESPN - 23 Oct 2018 18:59
Sixers point guard Ben Simmons is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pistons because of a back injury.
76ers' Simmons ruled out Tuesday due to back
ESPN - 23 Oct 2018 18:59
Sixers point guard Ben Simmons has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Pistons because of lower back tightness.
Heat mailbag: Have the big-big lineups been effective to start the season?
Miami Herald - 23 Oct 2018 17:39
The Miami Herald's Heat mailbag will be a weekly feature throughout the season and offseason. It's here to answer your questions about the team. If you weren't able to ask …
Will Barton out after surgery
InsideHoops - 23 Oct 2018 16:37
Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton has undergone surgery to repair core and hip muscle injuries. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers at the Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Barton's status will be re-ev...
LeBron James and the Lakers are 0-3, and the Doubters Are Emerging
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2018 16:07
A brawl with spit. Suspensions. Bad defense. Misses by James. This is the Lakers, 2018.
'I Know What I Got Myself Into': LeBron James Downplays 0-3 Start
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2018 12:55
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