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David Fizdale Says Giannis Antetokounmpo is the NBA's Best Player
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 13:55
High praise. The post David Fizdale Says Giannis Antetokounmpo is the NBA’s Best Player appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Nikola Jokic Triple-Doubles in Win Over Raptors
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 08:34
Thunder 110 (15-7), Pistons 83 (13-8) The Pistons suffered their worst loss of the season on the heels of a five-game win streak. It was Detroit’s third game in four nights, but the Pistons still managed to completely ...
N.B.A. Roundup: Bulls Fire Fred Hoiberg, Citing Lack of 'Energy and Spirit'
The New York Times - 4 Dec 2018 07:51
The Wizards beat the Knicks at the Garden for the ninth straight time, 110-107, and the Cavaliers topped the Nets, 99-97, on a late dunk.
New York's N.B.A. Teams Don't Have Much to Celebrate. These Fans Cheer Anyway.
The New York Times - 4 Dec 2018 01:20
In Brooklyn, a section of rowdy Nets fans is treating the games like soccer matches, encouraged by the team. For the Knicks, a new fan site provides blanket coverage.
Gone from Knicks, Joakim Noah signs with Grizzlies
InsideHoops - 4 Dec 2018 22:14
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) on Dec 4, 2018 at 10:52am PST The Memphis Grizzlies have signed center Joakim Noah for the remainder of the season. The team is 13-9 so far this ...
From Ireland to Louisville: Aidan Igiehon Is Living Out His Hoop Dreams
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 22:02
It was June of 2014, and 13-year-old Aidan Igiehon packed his bags, said goodbye to his mother and boarded a flight across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City. The Clondalkin, West Dublin, native had left behind his loca...
Allen Iverson Watches the IMG Show! Noah Farrakhan, Josh Green & More!
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 21:33
Allen Iverson was in the building to catch IMG Academy at the Battle of the Rock tournament this past weekend. And when them IMG Academy boys hit the court, there’s a guaranteed show about to be put on with a starting ...
LaVine: Hoiberg 'appreciated ... is a great dude'
ESPN - 4 Dec 2018 21:25
Multiple Bulls players said they loved playing for and respected Fred Hoiberg, who was fired Monday and replaced by Jim Boylen.
Clips' Beverley fined for throwing ball at fan
ESPN - 4 Dec 2018 21:10
The NBA fined Clippers guard Patrick Beverley $25,000 on Tuesday for throwing a ball at a fan in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
De'Vion Harmon & Donovan Williams Both Drop 32! Boomer Sooner vs. Hook 'Emm
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 20:37
De’Vion Harmon and Donovans Williams gave a glimpse of how their duels are going to be long after high school. Harmon, an Oklahoma commit, and Williams, a Texas commit, will have Big 12 battles in college, but the two ...
Wade crashes into Panthers' Barkov at game
ESPN - 4 Dec 2018 20:10
Dwayne Wade crashed into Florida Panthers star Aleksander Barkov during Sunday's Heat game in Miami. Barkov had courtside seats and said later that getting tweeted at by an apologetic Wade was "a big honor."
Zaire Wade Was Cookin' in Front of Dwyane Wade ⚡️
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 19:58
Zaire Wade and his American Heritage squad went head-to-head against Pinecrest in the Kruel Showcase in Miami with Dwyane Wade in attendance. Young Flash put on a show for his pops despite the tough 56-51 loss for Americ...
Grizzlies sign free agent Noah for rest of season
ESPN - 4 Dec 2018 19:55
Joakim Noah, who was waived by the Knicks during the preseason, signed a prorated one-year deal with the Grizzlies to serve as the team's backup center.
RIDE FOR THIS: The Story Behind Nigel Sylvester's Air Jordan I
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 18:30
Laurelton, a part of Queens, NY, lies to the east of Manhattan. Like the rest of Queens, the neighborhood's made up of families. Kids dart around the blocks, jumping across Merrick Boulevard, which runs through the commu...
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 18:21
Stephen Curry debuted a new Under Armour Curry 5 colorway in the Warriors 128-111 victory over the Hawks Monday night. An all-black colorway, this latest iteration features the word “BOYANEK” in gold lettering across...
Kobe Bryant: 'We'll Just Be Laughing at All the Warrior Fans'
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 17:35
Bryant envisions a bright future for the Purple and Gold. The post Kobe Bryant: ‘We'll Just Be Laughing at All the Warrior Fans’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
LaMelo Ball vs. LeBron James' Alma Mater! '' Spire vs. Akron STVM
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 17:30
The highly anticipated matchup between LeBron James’ alma matter, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s, and Spire Academy lived up to the hype! Mark “Rocket” Watts scored a game high 27 points, while Isaiah Jackson finis...
Dwyane Wade: Donovan Mitchell 'Hungry for Greatness'
SLAMonline - 4 Dec 2018 13:55
Mutual respect. The post Dwyane Wade: Donovan Mitchell ‘Hungry for Greatness’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Bulls fire head coach Fred Hoiberg, promote Jim Boylen
InsideHoops - 4 Dec 2018 02:22
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) on Dec 3, 2018 at 11:58am PST The Chicago Bulls fired head coach Fred Hoiberg today, and immediately promoted associate head coach Jim Boylen to ...
Hornets forward Marvin Williams injures shoulder
InsideHoops - 4 Dec 2018 02:09
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) on Dec 3, 2018 at 11:02am PST Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams underwent a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam today, and i...
Why Fred Hoiberg failed with the Chicago Bulls
ESPN - 4 Dec 2018 00:58
Hoiberg arrived in Chicago hyped as an offensive guru, but the team's lack of coherent vision and leadership ultimately led to his downfall.