Basketball News
Dave Joerger: D'Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley the 'Next Durant-Westbrook'
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 13:55
Joerger's tortured attempt to clean up a PR mess. The post Dave Joerger: D’Aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley the ‘Next Durant-Westbrook’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
James Harden Will Not 'Tell' on Himself Getting Away With Travel vs Jazz
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 13:55
"What do you want me to say?" The post James Harden Will Not ‘Tell’ on Himself Getting Away With Travel vs Jazz appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Suns to Part Ways with Austin Rivers
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 08:11
The Suns are planning to part ways with Austin Rivers, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi. After trade with Wizards, Suns agree to part ways with G Austin Rivers, per ESPN sources. Rivers - earning $12.6M in final year ...
11 months later, Booker gets his Kanter revenge
ESPN - 18 Dec 2018 07:54
The Suns and star shooting guard Devin Booker took to Twitter to troll Knicks center Enes Kanter after their win at Madison Square Garden.
Sources: Suns cut loose recently acquired Rivers
ESPN - 18 Dec 2018 06:57
The Phoenix Suns are parting ways with guard Austin Rivers just two days after he arrived as part of the Trevor Ariza deal to Washington, league sources told ESPN.
Kyrie: Hard for stars, like Curry, to speak openly
ESPN - 18 Dec 2018 23:45
Kyrie Irving believes it's difficult for athletes to speak their minds, something he learned firsthand with his "Earth is flat" comments in 2017 and saw again this month with Stephen Curry's quote about the moon landing.
Mavs forward Ding Yanyuhang undergoes knee surgery
InsideHoops - 18 Dec 2018 23:33
Dallas Mavericks forward Ding Yanyuhang underwent arthroscopic surgery to his right knee. The surgery was performed by Dr. Daniel Worrel at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas. "Ding's successful return to the court is the numb...
Nick Nurse Fined $15K For Criticizing Referees
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 22:44
Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was fined $15,000 earlier today for his criticism of how referees officiated Kawhi Leonard. Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing o...
IMG Academy Wins EASY Debut at City of Palms Classic!
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 22:15
Is IMG Academy the best team in the country? With a strong starting five, they continue to prove why they’re coming for that No. 1 spot as they cruised to an easy W in the 46th Annual City of Palms Classic. Josh Green ...
On The Rise: Landry Shamet Has Always Been Overlooked. Not Anymore.
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 21:52
By age 8, Landry Shamet had learned how to take care of himself. The only child of a single mother, Shamet would often be home alone while his mother, Melanie, worked long, odd hours. By the second grade, he carried his ...
Raptors' Nurse fined $15K for criticizing officials
ESPN - 18 Dec 2018 21:34
Raptors coach Nick Nurse, who directed his ire at officials after Sunday's loss to the Nuggets, has been fined $15,000 by the league for "public criticism of the officiating."
Here's a 'very encouraging' update on the status of Dion Waiters
Miami Herald - 18 Dec 2018 20:58
Dion Waiters continues to move closer to his return. The 27-year-old Heat guard returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since January surgery on his left ankle. But coach …
6'11" Jaden McDaniels is THE FUTURE! Dunk of the Year?!?
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 20:23
A few days after he had an off-the-backboard alley-oop, Jaden McDaniels continues to show off his full repertoire at 6’11”. The Federal Way (WA) HS product has drawn comparisons to many NBA players. Can you guess who...
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 18:16
It goes without question that the Milwaukee Bucks City Edition kits are amongst the wildest and most colorful uniforms in the League and any kicks that tie back must be equally crazy. Lucky for us we don’t have to use ...
BORN READY: The Lance Stephenson Show Is Back in Los Angeles
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 18:09
Walking through the Playa Del Rey beachside community on a Monday afternoon in early November, Lance Stephenson is all smiles. He’s back living in the same nearby Los Angeles community he resided in just three years ea...
NBA, FanDuel alliance to include sports betting
ESPN - 18 Dec 2018 17:33
Under an expanded partnership, FanDuel will become an authorized gaming operator of the NBA, gain access to league data and be allowed to use league marks and logos.
Oak Hill & Cole Anthony CRUISE in City of Palms Opener!
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 17:30
Led by five-star senior point guard Cole Anthony, Oak Hill Academy opened the 46th annual City of Palms Classic with a 92-73 win over Malachi Wideman and Riverview (FL). Cam Thomas and Christian Brown combined for 40 poi...
'He's the Best Offensive Player I've Ever Seen': James Harden Drops 47 on Utah
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 13:55
Harden enjoyed a monster performance vs Utah. The post ‘He's the Best Offensive Player I've Ever Seen’: James Harden Drops 47 on Utah appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: James Harden Drops 47 Points in Clutch Win vs. Jazz
SLAMonline - 18 Dec 2018 08:14
Jazz 97 (14-17), Rockets 102 (15-14) James Harden was a man on a mission. The star used an array of moves to drop 47 points on the Jazz in the win, including a monstrous dunk on Rudy Gobert. As Utah crept back into the g...
Wizards trade Kelly Oubre, Austin Rivers to Suns for Trevor Ariza
InsideHoops - 18 Dec 2018 07:52
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Washington Wizards (@washwizards) on Dec 17, 2018 at 8:05am PST The Phoenix Suns completed a trade with the Washington Wizards today, acquiring forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (pronou...
W.N.B.A. Executive Kelly Krauskopf Joins Pacers' Front Office
The New York Times - 18 Dec 2018 01:37
Krauskopf, who helped guide the Indiana Fever to 13 playoff appearances and one title, will be the first woman to be an N.B.A. assistant general manager since the 1970s.
Rockets waive Zhou Qi
InsideHoops - 18 Dec 2018 01:12
The Houston Rockets have waived forward/center Zhou Qi. Zhou Qi (7-1, 210) was the 43rd overall pick by Houston in the 2016 NBA Draft. He joined the Rockets in 2017-18 and had a career-high 4 blocks in the season finale ...