Basketball News
Sixers Guard Markelle Fultz Out Indefinitely With Nerve Disorder
The New York Times - 5 Dec 2018 04:01
The No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft will receive physical therapy for neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome, an issue more associated with baseball players.
Kawhi will be the next great test of Toronto's place in the NBA
ESPN - 5 Dec 2018 15:43
The journey to obtain a spot on the list of good NBA franchises is the story of the Toronto Raptors.
Stephen Curry: Trae Young Comparisons 'Getting Old, to Be Honest'
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 13:55
Curry has grown tired of the constant comparisons. The post Stephen Curry: Trae Young Comparisons ‘Getting Old, to Be Honest’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Hassan Whiteside leaves bench with 40 seconds left in Miami Heat's loss to Orlando Magic
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2018 05:58
The Miami Heat's frustration boiled over in its most visible manner with less than a minute remaining in a 105-90 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. With 40.5 seconds …
What is thoracic outlet syndrome, Markelle Fultz's injury?
ESPN - 5 Dec 2018 05:10
The 76ers point guard got an updated diagnosis on his ailing shoulder. Stephania Bell explains what thoracic outlet syndrome is, why it's hard to diagnose and what treatment looks like.
Chicago Bulls coaching staff is restructured
InsideHoops - 5 Dec 2018 03:50
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) on Dec 4, 2018 at 9:00am PST Changes to new Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen's coaching staff were made today. Assistant coach Nate Loenser ha...
LeBron: Merit to critiques made by Magic, Kobe
ESPN - 5 Dec 2018 01:50
LeBron James says he understands "the logic behind" comments made by Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant questioning the decision to make the newest Lakers luminary the sole focus of the team's offense.
Hassan Whiteside says early exit was to use bathroom. His coach called it 'unacceptable'
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2018 23:21
Hassan Whiteside is standing by the reasoning Dwyane Wade gave for the center's departure to the locker room with 40.5 seconds left in the Miami Heat's 105-90 loss to the …
LeBron James: 'I Don't Know What Asking Me to Do Too Much is'
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 22:59
"I want to play 48 minutes a game. Seriously. But it's not going to happen." The post LeBron James: ‘I Don’t Know What Asking Me to Do Too Much is’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Tyrese Maxey Drops 38 in BUZZER-BEATER Thriller!
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 20:18
Kentucky commit Tyrese Maxey dropped 38 points as South Garland (TX) lost on a heartbreaking buzzer-beater against Lancaster (TX) on Tuesday. Both teams are top-3 teams in their respected classifications in Texas. Maxey,...
KD: Kawhi Joining LeBron 'Doesn't Really Make Sense'
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 19:19
Kevin Durant believes that, basketball-wise, trying to pair Kawhi Leonard with LeBron James on the Lakers “doesn’t really make sense.” In a story by Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher, Durant explained that Kawhi would...
Podcast: Inside Josh Richardson's emergence as the Miami Heat's go-to option
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2018 19:12
Hopefully you read Anthony Chiang's story about Josh Richardson's transformation into the Miami Heat's go to player because this episode of the Heat Check podcast takes a deep dive into …
Kyle Lowry Felt Betrayed By the DeMar DeRozan Trade
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 19:09
"Because that's my guy. That's my best friend." The post Kyle Lowry Felt Betrayed By the DeMar DeRozan Trade appeared first on SLAMonline.
Carmelo Anthony is the last great American ball hog
ESPN - 5 Dec 2018 17:27
Gregg Popovich says there's no beauty in basketball anymore. Melo's fall helps make his case.
Pascal Siakam has come too far to lose
ESPN - 5 Dec 2018 15:20
The behind-the-scenes tale of how Toronto forward Pascal Siakam went from seminary school in a remote Cameroonian village to the heart of the Raptors' big three.
Tristan Thompson Flips off Heckling Nets Fans
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 13:55
Thompson reacted after someone yelled "get outta here, you bum." The post Tristan Thompson Flips off Heckling Nets Fans appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Luka Doncic's Clutch Performance Thwarts Blazers Rally
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 08:13
Bulls 90 (5-20), Pacers 96 (14-10) It was an ugly game for both teams, but the Pacers were able to outlast Chicago during the final minutes. Myles Turner led the way for Indy, finishing with 18 points, 11 boards and 5 bl...
Wade with some straight talk after another Heat home loss. And Whiteside leaves early
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2018 05:52
Five takeaways from the Heat's 105-90 loss against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at AmericanAirlines Arena: Miami cannot figure out how to win inside the league's worst division. …
Photo gallery: Magic at Heat | Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2018 05:02
View photos from the Orlando Magic at Miami Heat in a NBA basketball game at AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Miami. …
Another third-quarter swoon cost the Miami Heat against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday
Miami Herald - 5 Dec 2018 04:48
Even when the Miami Heat play well for a quarter or two, the possibility of a meltdown is always lingering. The so-called lulls -- typically spanning the length of one …
Rudy Gobert fined by NBA for public comments about officials
InsideHoops - 5 Dec 2018 03:30
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) on Dec 2, 2018 at 4:12pm PST Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been fined $15,000 for public criticism of the officiating, it was announced today by Kiki ...
Hailey Van Lith HAS GAME! Dropped 36 Points with EASE
SLAMonline - 5 Dec 2018 02:57
Cashmere (WA) guard Hailey Van Lith got game! The crafty guard proved why she’s currently a top-5 player in the Class of 2020, dropping an easy 36 points in a 68-37 blowout win over King’s (WA) on Saturday. SHE GOT G...