Basketball News
Kings' Joerger lauds Doncic: I don't see a ceiling
ESPN - 17 Dec 2018 06:36
Kings coach Dave Joerger said Sunday he doesn't see a ceiling on Mavs rookie Luka Doncic, the player selected immediately after Sacramento drafted Marvin Bagley III with the second overall pick.
Five takeaways: It's all about the W's: wins, Whiteside, Wade and Winslow.
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2018 06:17
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 100-96 win over the New Orleans Pelicans (15-16) on Sunday at Smoothie King Center: 1. The Heat might have found a winning identity during …
Post Up: John Wall Goes Off for 40 Against the Lakers in D.C.
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2018 05:53
Sixers 128 (20-11), Cavaliers 105 (7-23) After posting 22 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, Ben Simmons joined Grant Hill as the youngest player in NBA history with that stat line (and zero turnovers) in Sunday’s win...
Butler returns as 76ers cruise to win in Cleveland
ESPN - 17 Dec 2018 01:26
Ben Simmons had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists for his third triple-double of the season, Joel Embiid scored 24 points and the Philadelphia 76ers won in Jimmy Butler's return, routing the Cleveland Cavaliers 128-1...
Derrick Jones Jr. is flying high for the Heat. This is the reason why he is doing well
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2018 23:21
The player nicknamed "Airplane Mode" is beginning to spread his wings with the Heat. The Heat on Sunday concluded a 4-2 road trip with a victory over New Orleans, and …
Report: Utah Jazz Interested in Jabari Parker
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2018 19:58
Amid reports that Jabari Parker has fallen out of the Bulls’ rotation, the team is looking to trade the 23-year-old forward ahead of the February 7th deadline. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the Utah Jaz...
Raptors Coach Nick Nurse: Kawhi Leonard Not Getting Enough Calls
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2018 19:50
"I do not understand why they are letting everybody play one of the best players in the league so physically." The post Raptors Coach Nick Nurse: Kawhi Leonard Not Getting Enough Calls appeared first on SLAMonline.
James Dolan: 'I Could Never Say That I Wouldn't Consider Selling the Knicks'
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2018 19:16
James Dolan won't completely rule out the possibility. The post James Dolan: ‘I Could Never Say That I Wouldn’t Consider Selling the Knicks’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2018 18:16
Luka's "Gohan" Nike PGs and a variety of Air Jordans dominate Sunday's best NBA kicks. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kings Coach Dave Joerger: Luka Doncic Has No Ceiling
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2018 16:25
Luka at one point expected to be drafted by Sacramento. The post Kings Coach Dave Joerger: Luka Doncic Has No Ceiling appeared first on SLAMonline.
Pacers hire NBA's first female assistant GM
ESPN - 17 Dec 2018 15:11
Kelly Krauskopf, who oversaw the Pacers' entry in the NBA2K League and served as president/GM of the WNBA's Fever for 17 years, has been hired as the Pacers' assistant GM.
'Just Hot': John Wall Hangs 40 Points and 14 Assists on the Lakers
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2018 14:55
L.A. had no answers for Wall. The post ‘Just Hot’: John Wall Hangs 40 Points and 14 Assists on the Lakers appeared first on SLAMonline.
Heat end successful road trip with win in New Orleans. 'This is a road map for our success.'
Miami Herald - 17 Dec 2018 05:13
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra cautioned players before the finale of their long trip on Sunday not to lose focus, not to allow dreamy thoughts of home sweet Miami enter their …