Basketball News
'We're Not Trading Him': Pelicans Vow to Hang on to Anthony Davis
SLAMonline - 21 Dec 2018 15:40
AD's future is on everyone's mind in the NBA. The post ‘We're Not Trading Him’: Pelicans Vow to Hang on to Anthony Davis appeared first on SLAMonline.
'41 Games at The Garden': Zion Williamson Envisions Playing in New York
SLAMonline - 21 Dec 2018 15:10
"If they draft me, I would love to play for the Knicks." The post ’41 Games at The Garden’: Zion Williamson Envisions Playing in New York appeared first on SLAMonline.
Buddy Hield's Age Grew by 2 Years on Monday
The New York Times - 21 Dec 2018 08:23
The breakout star for the Sacramento Kings revealed he was turning 26, not 25. He says he never lied, and websites simply had it wrong.
Knicks to re-evaluate Porzingis in mid-February
ESPN - 21 Dec 2018 23:17
Knicks president Steve Mills is pleased with Kristaps Porzingis' rehab from a torn ACL, and the All-Star, who is participating in non-contact activity, will be re-evaluated in mid-February.
Bucks' Ilyasova has surgery to heal broken nose
ESPN - 21 Dec 2018 23:07
Ersan Ilyasova had surgery to repair a fractured nose Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks announced.
Defense, rebounding have been key for the Heat. But this is another factor helping team
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2018 22:30
Ask Heat coaches and players why it's in the middle of its best stretch of the season, and they'll probably point to defense and rebounding. They aren't wrong, with the …
Wizards sign Ron Baker, waive Okaro White
InsideHoops - 21 Dec 2018 21:56
The Washington Wizards have signed free agent guard Ron Baker. "Ron is a tough and physical defender who can give us added depth in the backcourt," said Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld. "He is a hard-nosed player who wi...
LeBron to play vs. Pelicans despite feeling sick
ESPN - 21 Dec 2018 21:48
The Lakers will have LeBron James, who will play Friday vs. New Orleans despite feeling sick, and Brandon Ingram and Rajon Rondo, who have seen extended absences because of injuries.
Jalen Green Drops Another 30 Piece!
SLAMonline - 21 Dec 2018 20:55
Five-star junior guard Jalen Green dropped 30 points in San Joaquin (CA) Memorial’s 59-67 loss to Redondo Union (CA) on Thursday in the Mission Prep Christmas Classic. The bouncy guard can score from all over the court...
IMG takes a LOSS‼️ Trendon Watford & Mountain Brook pull the UPSET
SLAMonline - 21 Dec 2018 19:31
Five-star senior forward Trendon Watford had arguably the performance of the high school season so far, as Mountain Brook (AL) upset No. 2-ranked IMG Academy at the City of Palms Classic on Thursday. Watford was dynamite...
Rival GMs Upset With LeBron James Commenting on Anthony Davis' Future
SLAMonline - 21 Dec 2018 19:09
"It's open season on small markets and our players." The post Rival GMs Upset With LeBron James Commenting on Anthony Davis’ Future appeared first on SLAMonline.
Julian Newman DRAINS HOW MANY THREES?! NBA RANGE!
SLAMonline - 21 Dec 2018 19:08
Julian Newman and Downey Christian (FL) have been hooping in the Orlando Beautiful Tournament this week, and Julian’s been showing off NBA range. He dropped 23 points on 7 made threes in a 78-56 loss to Chaminade-Madon...
Mailbag: Did win vs. Rockets show Hassan Whiteside's fourth-quarter worth?
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2018 19:01
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 …
NBA GMs calling out 'tampering' by LeBron on AD
ESPN - 21 Dec 2018 18:11
Some NBA GMs told ESPN that they reached out to Dell Demps to express outrage that the league won't enforce tampering rules regarding public pursuit for the Pelicans' Anthony Davis.
'Big Laker': Rapper Khaliente's New Track Is the LakeShow Anthem of 2019
SLAMonline - 21 Dec 2018 18:10
Twenty-five-year-old rapper Khaliente only started making music full-time in September of 2018, but he's been writing--and hooping--his whole life. He played high school ball at Thurgood Marshall Academy in Harlem, NY, a...
This Heat player's breakout tour finally comes home in win against the Rockets
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2018 17:45
Derrick Jones Jr. never made it into the Miami Heat's locker room while reporters waited to talk with the small forward following the Heat's 101-99 win against the Houston Rockets …
Photo Gallery: Heat v. Rockets | Thursday, December 20, 2018
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2018 14:23
Photo Gallery: Heat v. Rockets | Thursday, December 20, 2018 …
Rivers: Hope Clippers retire D. Jordan's jersey
ESPN - 21 Dec 2018 09:58
Clippers coach Doc Rivers said he thinks DeAndre Jordan "will qualify" to have his LA jersey retired when all is said and done.
Miami Heat keeps rolling against Houston Rockets for season-best winning streak
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2018 05:56
Tyler Johnson turned toward the Miami Heat bench and slapped his chest as one of the Heat's few three-pointers dropped through the net. James Harden's contest wasn't tough enough to …
Five takeaways from Heat-Rockets: Miami's winning formula? Defense and rebounds
Miami Herald - 21 Dec 2018 05:54
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 101-99 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at AmericanAirlines Arena. 1. The Heat's defense continues to win it games. Miami (14-16) entered with …
CP3 strains hamstring in 1st half, done for night
ESPN - 21 Dec 2018 04:21
Rockets guard Chris Paul was ruled out for the rest of Thursday's game against the Heat after suffering a strained left hamstring in the second quarter.
Celts' Baynes out 4-6 weeks with broken hand
ESPN - 21 Dec 2018 03:14
Already without Al Horford, the Celtics announced that center Aron Baynes will miss 4-6 weeks after having surgery to repair a fractured fourth metacarpal in his left hand.