Basketball News
Stephen Curry Doubts Moon Landings. NASA Offers to Show Him the Rocks.
The New York Times - 11 Dec 2018 04:45
The space agency invited the Golden State star to visit the Johnson Space Center, "perhaps the next time the Warriors are in town to play the Rockets."
NBA partners with online sportsbook operator
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 18:47
The NBA reached a multiyear partnership with The Stars Group, giving rights to the international gaming operator to use official NBA betting data and league marks and logos.
'I Needed Him': LeBron James Says Dwyane Wade Fueled His Greatness
SLAMonline - 11 Dec 2018 13:55
"We did it our way." The post ‘I Needed Him’: LeBron James Says Dwyane Wade Fueled His Greatness appeared first on SLAMonline.
Erik Spoelstra speaks about Justise Winslow's growth
Miami Herald - 11 Dec 2018 11:13
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra speaks about Justise Winslow's growth. …
Torrid George picks up Westbrook's slack for OKC
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 08:02
Paul George went 5 of 6 from 3-point range and scored 31 points as the Thunder beat the Jazz 122-113 on Monday night, picking up for Westbrook's off shooting night.
Bulls try to extract positives from latest loss
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 07:25
For the second game in a row, the Bulls were booed off their home floor following a loss to the Kings on Monday, but new coach Jim Boylen credited his team for playing "one of the better halves of the year in the first h...
The Anthony Davis-Celtics speculation isn't going away
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 07:18
The Pelicans star can't become a free agent until 2020, but that hasn't slowed the endless chatter and rumors linking him to a Celtics team in need of a supreme talent.
Butler leaves game vs. Pistons with groin strain
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 03:07
Philadelphia guard Jimmy Butler left Monday night's 116-102 victory over Detroit with a groin strain and was declared out for the rest of the game.
Sources: MRI on Butler's groin comes back clean
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 23:15
An MRI on Jimmy Butler's strained groin revealed no structural damage, sources told ESPN's Zach Lowe.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim Named G League President
SLAMonline - 11 Dec 2018 21:22
Shareef Abdur-Rahim was named NBA G League President, NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum announced today. Abdur-Rahim will replace Malcolm Turner, who will step down Jan. 11, 2019, to be the a...
Jimmy Butler Details the Infamous Timberwolves Practice
SLAMonline - 11 Dec 2018 20:56
As a guest on The JJ Redick Podcast, Jimmy Butler relived the infamous Timberwolves practice from October. Butler, who apparently dominated on both ends of the floor while playing with the third-stringers, told Redick th...
Here are the logistics behind a signature element of Dwyane Wade's final NBA season
Miami Herald - 11 Dec 2018 20:28
After the buzzer sounded Monday night, the moment was just beginning. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade shared a long hug on the Staples Center court and spent a few seconds …
Cavs' Thompson (foot sprain) may miss month
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 19:35
Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson is expected to miss two weeks to a month with a sprained left foot suffered during Monday's game against the Bucks.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 11 Dec 2018 18:24
Steph Curry breaks out fire custom UA Curry 5s, Trezz doubles up on vintage KDs and Lauri Markkanen and Jeff Teague go throwback with some 'Brons. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
IMG Enters HOSTILE CROWD vs DeMatha!
SLAMonline - 11 Dec 2018 18:04
IMG Academy flew into DC for the National Hoopfest and faced off against national powerhouse, DeMatha Catholic. Both teams were undefeated going in and the home court advantage for DeMatha definitely played a part in the...
Abdur-Rahim named president of G League
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 17:16
Former NBA player Shareef Abdur-Rahim has been named the new president of the G League.
How DeMarcus Cousins and Puma became a 'perfect fit'
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 15:34
Using the Puma Jet to surprise kids in his hometown is just one of the ways the Warriors big man is making a splash with his new sneaker company.
NASA to Stephen Curry: Moon Landing Happened
SLAMonline - 11 Dec 2018 13:55
"Sorry, I don't want to start conspiracies." The post NASA to Stephen Curry: Moon Landing Happened appeared first on SLAMonline.
Five takeaways: The Heat lost, but final matchup between LeBron and Wade did not disappoint
Miami Herald - 11 Dec 2018 11:12
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 108-105 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (17-10) on Monday at Staples Center. The loss dropped the Heat to 11-15 this season and 2-1 …
Lakers win a thriller over Heat in final matchup between Wade, LeBron
Miami Herald - 11 Dec 2018 07:57
The final meeting between future Hall of Famers Dwyane Wade and LeBron James did not disappoint. In a back-and-forth game, the Lakers outlasted the Heat 108-105 on Monday at Staples …
Gotta have faith: Anthony Davis remains high on struggling Pelicans
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 07:18
The Pelicans are scuffling, as shown in their loss Monday to the short-handed Celtics. But Anthony Davis' belief in his team remains strong.
Team-rules violation costs Magic's Bamba 1 game
ESPN - 11 Dec 2018 06:44
Magic rookie center Mo Bamba did not play against the Mavericks on Monday night because he violated team rules, coach Steve Clifford said.