Basketball News
Ball, Ingram spark Lakers after late-night chat
ESPN - 8 Jan 2019 08:49
A late-night phone call between Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram after coach Luke Walton publicly challenged the pair to play with more passion for the undermanned Lakers helped spark a come-from-behind road win over the Ma...
'I Don't Know What's Going on': Dion Waiters Confused By Lack of Minutes
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2019 07:00
"I can't get down." The post ‘I Don’t Know What’s Going on’: Dion Waiters Confused By Lack of Minutes appeared first on SLAMonline.
Karl-Anthony Towns Stunned By Tom Thibodeau's Firing
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2019 07:00
Thibs was canned after 40 games. The post Karl-Anthony Towns Stunned By Tom Thibodeau’s Firing appeared first on SLAMonline.
Parsons 'disappointed' by Griz exit, 'ready to play'
ESPN - 8 Jan 2019 03:05
Chandler Parsons told ESPN he's "disappointed" that he couldn't finish the season with the Memphis Grizzlies and insisted he's "ready to play and committed to getting back on the court."
Kemba: Will leave roster politics to Kupchak, MJ
ESPN - 8 Jan 2019 22:56
Hornets star Kemba Walker signaled that he will take a wait-and-see approach to his free agency this summer, saying he won't get involved in the Hornets' planning for roster upgrades.
Kyrie Irving and Nick Kyrgios Unveil the NikeCourt Vapor X 'Kyrie 5'
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2019 20:46
“For me, what I want people to take away is that we're all in this together,” Nick Kyrgios says. “[Kyrie and I] want to make a difference, whether that is on or off the court. Sports brings us together no matter ho...
Udonis Haslem leaning toward retirement at end of season: '90 percent of my mind is made up'
Miami Herald - 8 Jan 2019 20:06
Udonis Haslem is pretty sure he's going to retire at the end of the season. How sure? "My mind is pretty much set to move on to bigger and better …
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2019 19:09
Kyrie Irving debuts Nike Kyrie 5 collaboration with tennis star Nick Kyrgios and PJ Tucker brings wows with the "Big Stage" Kobes. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Udonis Haslem to Retire at Season's End
SLAMonline - 8 Jan 2019 07:00
Happy trails, UD. The post Udonis Haslem to Retire at Season’s End appeared first on SLAMonline.
Despite loss, Nets can finally point toward a brighter future
ESPN - 8 Jan 2019 04:45
After years of self-inflicted pain caused by the fallout from their 2013 trade with the Celtics, the Nets are beginning to show signs that meaningful basketball will once again be played in Brooklyn.
Kyrie back after missing 2 games with eye injury
ESPN - 8 Jan 2019 01:48
Celtics star Kyrie Irving is back in the lineup against the Brooklyn Nets after being sidelined with an eye injury.
Towns on coach's firing: 'No one saw it coming'
ESPN - 8 Jan 2019 01:09
Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns said players were stunned by coach Tom Thibodeau's firing.
Cavs' Love unclear on return after foot surgery
ESPN - 8 Jan 2019 00:13
Kevin Love, who was recently cleared to begin some "select basketball activities" after having surgery on his left foot, said he's still weeks away from getting on the court.