Basketball News
Dirk begins record 21st season, but Mavs fall
ESPN - 14 Dec 2018 09:55
Dirk Nowitzki finally made his debut for his record 21st season Thursday, saying he still has a lot of work to get up to "NBA speed against a bunch of 20-year-old athletes."
Spurs climb over .500 -- and back in touch with the "Spurs Way"
ESPN - 14 Dec 2018 09:08
After a rocky start to the season, a four-game win streak to open up a six-game homestand has San Antonio on the right side of .500.
Report: Jabari Parker Being Dropped from Bulls' Rotation
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 06:04
It appears that the relationship between Jabari Parker and his hometown team may be on the downfall; ESPN’s Malika Andrews reported that Parker won’t be in the Chicago Bulls’ rotation for the foreseeable future. Ji...
Timberwolves keep losing conference games on road
InsideHoops - 14 Dec 2018 00:59
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnesota Timberwolves (@timberwolves) on Dec 12, 2018 at 9:42pm PST Here’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune reporting on Timberwolves, who are having a very good season as long...
Report: Spencer Dinwiddie, Nets Agree to Three-Year, $34M Extension
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 00:29
After GOING OFF for 39 points and leading the Brooklyn Nets to victory on Wednesday night, Spencer Dinwiddie agreed to a three-year contract extension: BREAKING: We have reached an agreement in principle with Spencer Din...
Jalen Lecque GOES OFF with Celtics Scouts Watching!
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 23:09
Brewster (NH) Academy’s Jalen Lecque put on a show in front of several Celtics scouts on Friday at the BasketBull HoopsFest in Springfield, MA. The NC State commit dropped 25 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and served up 5 ...
Report: Bulls Engaged in Trade Talks on Jabari Parker
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 22:52
The Chicago Bulls are engaged in trade talks regarding Jabari Parker amid reports that the forward has fallen out of Chicago’s rotation, reports the Chicago Tribune’s KC Johnson. Bulls have engaged in talks with seve...
Report: 76ers Have Declined Multiple Trade Requests for Markelle Fultz
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 22:17
The Philadelphia 76ers have rejected multiple trade offers for embattled former no. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz, according to the Washington Post‘s Candace Buckner. Fultz has been out for nearly a month due to thorac...
New father Whiteside brings gift in return to Heat -- himself
Miami Herald - 14 Dec 2018 21:45
Hassan Whiteside didn't trumpet the birth of his first child by bestowing gifts on his teammates when he rejoined the Heat after a four-game absence. No cigars. No Whitman's Samplers. …
Paul George Asked Billy Donovan to Stop Running Plays for him Last Season
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 18:14
Paul George has one of the silkiest and free-flowing games in the NBA, but it’s still surprising to learn he told Thunder coach Billy Donovan early last season to cease calling plays for him, per ESPN’s Royce Young. ...
Mailbag: What value does Heat's Wayne Ellington have in the trade market?
Miami Herald - 14 Dec 2018 18:12
The weekly Miami Herald Heat mailbag is here to answer your questions. If you weren't able to ask a question this time, send your questions for future mailbags via Twitter …
Joakim Noah: 'I'm Too Lit to Play in New York City'
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 17:51
Joakim Noah‘s New York Knicks career didn’t exactly live up to expectations. After an successful stint in the Windy City, Noah signed a four-year, $72 million deal in 2016 to join the Knicks. Noah went on to play onl...
Silver: Mexico City arena a model for Americas
ESPN - 14 Dec 2018 07:46
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday he wants more games to be played in Latin America.
SLAM Newsletter: Shaq Says '01 Lakers Would Beat Warriors
SLAMonline - 14 Dec 2018 00:46
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On the Thunder rotation
InsideHoops - 14 Dec 2018 00:24
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oklahoma City Thunder (@okcthunder) on Dec 11, 2018 at 10:23am PST The 17-9 Thunder are having a very good season, but like all teams, precise rotation patterns can always use...