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RJ Hampton Makes Defender TOUCH EARTH!!! | SLAM Highlights
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 17:22
RJ Hampton put on another top performance in the Lone Star State. The impressive guard dropped one of his defenders to the floor and finished the bucket at the rim as his squad picked up the victory. Check out the full g...
Draymond Green: 'Thank God I Got Suspended'
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 15:45
Dray made light of his 1-game suspension for cursing out KD. The post Draymond Green: ‘Thank God I Got Suspended’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Puerto Rico national team hopes to lure Melo
ESPN - 16 Nov 2018 06:17
If Carmelo Anthony wants a new team, Puerto Rico has a No. 15 jersey awaiting him.
Timberwolves Owner: Jimmy Butler 'Had an Agenda'
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 02:01
"Jimmy had an agenda and we had to work around that." The post Timberwolves Owner: Jimmy Butler ‘Had an Agenda’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Rockets GM Daryl Morey issues statement on Carmelo Anthony
InsideHoops - 16 Nov 2018 00:36
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey today issued a statement on forward Carmelo Anthony's future with the team. "After much internal discussion, the Rockets will be parting ways with Carmelo Anthony and we are wo...
Sources: Blazers' Seth Curry (knee) day-to-day
ESPN - 16 Nov 2018 00:16
Blazers guard Seth Curry is day-to-day after an MRI on his right knee found no structural issues, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Denver Nuggets hire Sue Bird
InsideHoops - 16 Nov 2018 23:28
The Denver Nuggets have added current WNBA Champion Sue Bird to their front office staff as a Basketball Operations Associate. "We are very excited to have Sue join our organization," said Nuggets President of Basketball...
Panel hears arguments for retrial in Rose case
ESPN - 16 Nov 2018 22:51
An attorney for a woman who accused Derrick Rose and two other men of rape said Friday's arguments for a new civil trial did not go "as well as I would have hoped for."
Knicks starting a flock of rookies
InsideHoops - 16 Nov 2018 22:24
The Knicks have a solid, fun flock of rookies who aren’t big-time NBA players yet but have talent and have been enjoyable to watch this season. Here’s the latest update on several of them, and the starting lineup, fr...
Here's the respectful thing Pat Riley did for LeBron James and James' reaction to it
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2018 21:32
A six-pack of Heat notes, approaching Miami's game at Indiana on Friday night: With LeBron James' Lakers playing the Heat in Miami on Sunday, any prickly feelings between James …
Billy King seeks return to NBA front office
InsideHoops - 16 Nov 2018 21:08
Former Nets GM Billy King, an experienced basketball executive who also traded years and years of Nets first round draft picks away in a deal that never should have happened, reportedly seeks a return to an NBA front off...
How good is the Heat's Rodney McGruder at setting up alley-oops? Here are the numbers
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2018 20:59
It's obvious the Heat's player development program has worked on Rodney McGruder. McGruder, 27, is averaging career highs in points (12.8), rebounds (5.2) and assists (3.5) entering Friday's road game …
Bucks' Henson to have surgery on left wrist
ESPN - 16 Nov 2018 19:48
Bucks center John Henson will have surgery soon after he tore his left wrist ligament Nov. 6 in Milwaukee's game against the Trail Blazers.
Report: Draymond Green Told Kevin Durant 'We Won Without You. Leave'
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 18:45
Yikes. The post Report: Draymond Green Told Kevin Durant ‘We Won Without You. Leave’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kelly Oubre Jr. signs with Converse
ESPN - 16 Nov 2018 18:20
Fashion-forward Kelly Oubre Jr. of the Washington Wizards has a new sneaker deal that focuses on his casual style.
Post Up: Rockets Blow Out Warriors, Lou Will Leads Clippers in Crunch Time
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 08:31
Rockets 107 (7-7), Warriors 86 (12-4) None of the Warriors’ starters made a 3-pointer — the first time that’s happened since 2013 — as the Rockets took their first lead of the night with 2:19 to go in the first q...
Hassan Whiteside on stolen gun: 'I'm glad it was recovered. It won't happen again'
Miami Herald - 16 Nov 2018 02:56
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside issued a statement in the wake of a report that his assault rifle was stolen this past summer. According to 640 AM radio host Andy …
'My Game Doesn't Make Sense': James Harden Says He's One-of-a-Kind
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 02:38
The NBA's reigning MVP doesn't lack confidence. The post ‘My Game Doesn’t Make Sense’: James Harden Says He’s One-of-a-Kind appeared first on SLAMonline.
SLAM Newsletter: Zion, LeBron Are Cut From The Same Cloth ✈️
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 00:42
The post SLAM Newsletter: Zion, LeBron Are Cut From The Same Cloth ✈️ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Carmelo Anthony to Part Ways with the Houston Rockets
SLAMonline - 16 Nov 2018 00:20
Carmelo Anthony will part ways with the Rockets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Houston has “no immediate plans” to waive him. For now, he will remain on the roster, “but will not rejoin the team.” Car...