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Dwyane Wade: LeBron James Signing With Lakers Was 'His Ultimate Goal'
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 10:00
"LeBron, first of all, he's a guy who always plays his cards close to the vest." The post Dwyane Wade: LeBron James Signing With Lakers Was ‘His Ultimate Goal’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Chandler Parsons Says He's Benched in Memphis Despite Being Healthy
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 10:00
"The most confusing part for me is I'm healthy." The post Chandler Parsons Says He’s Benched in Memphis Despite Being Healthy appeared first on SLAMonline.
'I Kept My End of the Bargain': Jabari Parker Laments Bulls Tenure
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 10:00
"I will never point the finger." The post ‘I Kept My End of the Bargain’: Jabari Parker Laments Bulls Tenure appeared first on SLAMonline.
Westbook: I've been letting down my teammates
ESPN - 31 Dec 2018 07:19
Russell Westbrook didn't attempt to sugarcoat anything after one of the least efficient offensive performances of his career, declaring that he's been letting his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates down far too often.
Embiid out with sore knee; 76ers' worry minimal
ESPN - 31 Dec 2018 03:24
The 76ers ruled out Joel Embiid to play against the host Trail Blazers because of a sore knee, saying they were "just being precautionary with it."
Iguodala fined $25K for tossing ball into stands
ESPN - 31 Dec 2018 21:42
The Warriors' Andre Iguodala was handed a $25,000 fine by the NBA for flinging a ball into the stands as the halftime buzzer sounded in Portland on Saturday night. Refs ejected Iguodala after deeming the gesture a "hosti...
10 New Year's resolutions for Heat: For one, focus on development of young core
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 21:03
The Heat's 2018 included the return of Dwyane Wade and a playoff trip that ended in the first round. Miami hopes 2019 will be even better. Here are 10 New …
McCaw to start over with Cavs after Warriors exit
ESPN - 31 Dec 2018 20:23
Former Warriors swingman Patrick McCaw is practicing with the Cavaliers, who signed him to a two-year, $6 million offer sheet last week.
Jahmius Ramsey Scores 34 on Top-Ranked Team in Texas!
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 18:55
Texas Tech commit Jahmius Ramsey went to work against Denton Guyer, the No. 1-ranked team in Texas, and faced off against De’Vion Harmon and Jalen Wilson. Ramsey came out with the last laugh, scoring 34 points en route...
Nico Mannion DROPS 45 in Championship Game!
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 18:26
On Saturday night, Nico Mannion faced off against Devin Askew and Mater Dei in the championship game at the Palm Springs Classic and erupted for 45 points. But was it enough? Peep the highlights above to find out. The po...
Enes Kanter: 'I Don't Know Why They're Shutting Me Down'
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 10:00
"My goal this year was to go out and be an All-Star, but now look at the situation." The post Enes Kanter: ‘I Don't Know Why They're Shutting Me Down’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
LeBron James: 2016 Title 'Made Me the Greatest Player of All Time'
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 10:00
G.O.A.T. talk. The post LeBron James: 2016 Title ‘Made Me the Greatest Player of All Time’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kuzma after victory: Lakers 'not just one player'
ESPN - 31 Dec 2018 09:27
The young Lakers foursome of Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart showed what they can do without LeBron James, whose teams had lost 13 straight games when he wasn't in the lineup.
Sources: Warriors don't match offer to McCaw
ESPN - 31 Dec 2018 07:23
The Golden State Warriors did not match Cleveland's two-year, $6 million offer sheet for restricted free agent Patrick McCaw, league sources told ESPN.
Five takeaways: Heat went away from winning formula and paid for it in loss to Timberwolves
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 03:50
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 113-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves (17-19) on Sunday at AmericanAirlines Arena. Miami Heat loses its winning formula, falls to Minnesota Timberwolves to end …
Photo gallery: Timberwolves at Heat | Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 03:50
View photos from the Minnesota Timberwolves at Miami Heat game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Miami. …
Miami Heat loses its winning formula, falls to Minnesota Timberwolves to end 2018
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 03:39
The common thread in the Miami Heat's last eight wins is obvious: When the Heat's opponent fails to crack 100 points, Miami wins. On Sunday, the Minnesota Timberwolves crossed the …
Nuggets Waive Nick Young
SLAMonline - 31 Dec 2018 02:33
The Denver Nuggets have waived guard Nick Young, the team announced today via Twitter. We have waived guard Nick Young.#MileHighBasketball — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 30, 2018 Young’s time in the Mile High ...
Injured Lowry 'little bit' of a concern for Raptors
ESPN - 31 Dec 2018 01:59
Kyle Lowry has missed seven of Toronto's past eight games due to injuries, leaving Raptors coach Nick Nurse "a little bit" concerned with his point guard's health.
How was Dion Waiters' quick trip to Sioux Falls? 'I don't think I missed a shot'
Miami Herald - 31 Dec 2018 00:54
What was Dion Waiters' two-day stay in Sioux Falls, S.D., like? "Freezing. I ain't going to lie to you, man," Waiters said Sunday. "I felt it before we even got …