Basketball News
The Mavericks' Key to Keeping Players Fresh? Blood Samples
The New York Times - 7 Jan 2019 10:00
Dallas works with Orreco, a company that proposes individualized remedies to combat fatigue while trying to identify increased risk for injury and illness.
Luke Walton: Lakers Need 'More Passion' from Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 07:25
"They're trying, but they're young." The post Luke Walton: Lakers Need ‘More Passion’ from Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball appeared first on SLAMonline.
Enes Kanter Won't Travel With Knicks to London Fearing for His Life
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 07:00
Kanter has been in a long-running battle with Turkish president Recep Erdoğan. The post Enes Kanter Won’t Travel With Knicks to London Fearing for His Life appeared first on SLAMonline.
Erik Spoelstra speaks after Heat's blowout loss to Hawks
Miami Herald - 7 Jan 2019 05:40
Erik Spoelstra speaks about what hurt the Heat in its loss to the Hawks on Sunday night. …
Wade hits 500th 3 to join Jordan, James on list
ESPN - 7 Jan 2019 03:18
Dwyane Wade made his 500th career 3-pointer in the third quarter to join Michael Jordan and LeBron James on an elite list.
Cavs waive guard McCaw after 1 week with team
ESPN - 7 Jan 2019 01:45
The Cleveland Cavaliers waived guard Patrick McCaw on Sunday, one week after signing him to two-year, $6 million non-guaranteed deal.
The Heat's Udonis Haslem reaffirms his plan to retire at end of season
Miami Herald - 7 Jan 2019 23:47
Udonis Haslem has made his decision clear, and it's to retire at the end of this season. As widely expected, Haslem, 38, said in a recent interview with Basketball Insiders …
Mikey Williams & Jahzare Jackson Brought Their A-Game to Texas!
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 23:06
Mikey Williams hit the LoneStar State and made his debut at the Hype Sports Winter Jam in Dallas. Williams, along with Jahzare Jackson, suited up for Beyond Ball this past weekend. Before the final game, Williams and Jac...
The 10 Most '2000s' Basketball Sneakers
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 22:26
More than anything else, compiling and arguing about lists--especially sneaker lists--is fun as hell. So let's have some fun. KICKS 21 is "The List Issue." These rankings put an end (or beginning) to every hot debate in ...
Kobe Bryant Tells Panicking Lakers Fans to 'Relax'
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 20:10
L.A. is 1-5 without LeBron James. The post Kobe Bryant Tells Panicking Lakers Fans to ‘Relax’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Sources: Rockets deal Carter-Williams to Bulls
ESPN - 7 Jan 2019 18:27
The Rockets have traded guard Michael Carter-Williams and cash to the Bulls in a salary-cap maneuver, league sources told ESPN.
What approach is Waiters taking as he waits for playing time? 'I just let it be what it is.'
Miami Herald - 7 Jan 2019 18:04
In Dion Waiters' first two games back from left ankle surgery, he sat on the Heat's bench waiting to hear his name called. Waiters, a 27-year-old guard, was subbed in …
Brett Brown: Jimmy Butler Didn't Cross the Line in Film Session
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 07:00
Butler reportedly "aggressively challenged" Brown about his role in the Sixers' offense. The post Brett Brown: Jimmy Butler Didn’t Cross the Line in Film Session appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Bradley Beal Drops 25 Points Against Thunder
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 05:41
Clippers 106 (23-16), Magic 96 (17-22) Tobias Harris scored 28 points in the Sunday afternoon victory. Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also had 13 apiece. The Clippers have 11 consecutive games against the M...
Heat's struggles against Hawks continue, this time in 24-point blowout loss
Miami Herald - 7 Jan 2019 03:23
Just when you thought the Miami Heat had fixed most of its issues, Sunday happened. The Heat (19-19) turned in one of its worst performances of the season in a …
Report: Cleveland Waives Patrick McCaw
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 03:12
The Cavaliers have waived Partrick McCaw, the team announced via Twitter this afternoon. ROSTER UPDATE: #Cavs sign Cameron Payne to 10-day contract; waive Patrick McCaw.OFFICIAL " — Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January...
Report: Timberwolves Fire Tom Thibodeau
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 02:34
The Timberwolves have fired president and head coach Tom Thibodeau, reports ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski. Minnesota has fired President and Coach Tom Thibodeau, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) Janu...
Report: Chandler Parsons to Leave Grizzlies 'Indefinitely'
SLAMonline - 7 Jan 2019 00:11
Chandler Parsons’ time with the Memphis Grizzlies is over, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski. Sources with @ESPN_McMahon: Chandler Parsons will leave the Grizzles indefinitely as management and his agent Ja...