Basketball News
The real story behind Paul George's return to OKC
ESPN - 28 Oct 2018 15:12
The Thunder began recruiting Paul George to stay in OKC from the moment he arrived last year. But the crucial element in whether he stayed was always going to be Russell Westbrook.
Rondo's plan to forge tie derailed in loss to Spurs
ESPN - 28 Oct 2018 08:38
Rajon Rondo passed up a clear path to the basket with the Lakers trailing San Antonio by three points with 15.9 seconds left on Saturday. Rondo tried to find an open 3-point shooter, but it didn't work out, and the Spurs...
Dwyane Wade: "It's a great win and a tough team we always have trouble playing against"
Miami Herald - 28 Oct 2018 06:52
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) talks to the media about his teams' 120 to 111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, October 28, 2019. …
Warriors' Cousins apologizes to Kerr for ejection
ESPN - 28 Oct 2018 23:50
Rehabbing Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins apologized to head coach Steve Kerr on Saturday, one day after getting ejected from the bench during the Warriors' win over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers Abruptly Fire Coach Tyronn Lue
The New York Times - 28 Oct 2018 21:16
The firing comes as a surprise, despite Cleveland's 0-6 start to the season, because expectations were low after LeBron James left the team in free agency this summer.
Top fantasy basketball free-agent finds
ESPN - 28 Oct 2018 20:51
Whether you need to replace an injured or struggling starter or just want to boost your bench, these players will make your team better.
Coach Tyronn Lue fired by Cavs
InsideHoops - 28 Oct 2018 20:41
Cavaliers Head Coach Tyronn Lue was released today by the team. Associate Head Coach Larry Drew has been named interim head coach. The announcement was made from Cleveland Clinic Courts by Cavaliers General Manager Koby ...
Dragic wanted to 'find my place' when he reached the NBA. He has one leading the Heat
Miami Herald - 28 Oct 2018 17:56
Goran Dragic didn't know what to expect when he came to the United States from Slovenia in 2008 to further his basketball career. "My goal was to find my place. …
Pace and points up around the NBA. Heat is following those trends, just in its own way
Miami Herald - 28 Oct 2018 17:32
As teams around the NBA look to play faster and shoot more threes, the Heat knows who it is and who it isn't. "It's a copycat league," coach Erik Spoelstra …
Goran Dragić on Heat's win over Trail Blazers: "We just exploded"
Miami Herald - 28 Oct 2018 06:51
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragić talks to the media about his team's 120 to 111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, October 28, 2019. …
Photo gallery: Trail Blazers at Heat | Saturday, October 27, 2018
Miami Herald - 28 Oct 2018 05:20
View photos from the Portland Trail Blazers at Miami Heat NBA basketball game at AmericanAirlines Arena on Saturday, October 27, 2018 in Miami. …
Five takeaways from Heat-Blazers: Defense and sharp late-game execution is the winning formula
Miami Herald - 28 Oct 2018 04:43
Here are five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 120-111 win over the Portland Trail Blazers (3-2) on Saturday at AmericanAirlines Arena. Wade's big first half, Dragic's late surge carries Heat …
Wade's big first half, Dragic's late surge carries Heat in win over Trail Blazers
Miami Herald - 28 Oct 2018 04:31
Make no mistake about it: the first half belonged to Dwyane Wade on Saturday night at AmericanAirlines Arena. The Miami Heat, however, needed a late fourth-quarter rally fueled by Goran …
Cavaliers' Love (foot) sits out loss to Pacers
ESPN - 28 Oct 2018 01:40
Cavaliers forward Kevin Love missed his second straight game because of a sore left foot Saturday. Cleveland fell to 0-6 with a 119-107 loss to Indiana.
Sixers receive good news on Embiid's ailing ankle
ESPN - 28 Oct 2018 01:08
Joel Embiid (ankle) will be a gametime decision for Saturday night's game against the Hornets.