Basketball News
DeMarcus Cousins Set to Debut for Warriors This Month
The New York Times - 9 Jan 2019 05:31
A year after sustaining a torn Achilles' tendon, Cousins is expected to join the reigning champions and add a fifth All-Star to their lineup.
Cousins targeting Jan. 18 return, sources say
ESPN - 9 Jan 2019 05:20
Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins, who has been out all season rehabbing a torn left Achilles tendon, is targeting a Jan. 18 return to the floor, a source told The Undefeated's Marc Spears.
Dion Waiters finally gets to play with his idol: 'Scratch that off the bucket list'
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2019 17:07
As the urban legend goes, Dion Waiters thought particularly highly of himself during his two years at Syracuse. The swingman, who wound up going No. 4 overall in the 2012 …
Andrew Wiggins: Meant No Disrespect Calling Dennis Schroder 'Gay'
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 12:55
"I don't know what's wrong with him he was just getting... acting crazy for no reason." The post Andrew Wiggins: Meant No Disrespect Calling Dennis Schroder ‘Gay’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
OKC's Noel leaves on stretcher after hard fall
ESPN - 9 Jan 2019 05:05
Thunder center Nerlens Noel appeared to hit his head on the floor after taking a hard fall in the third quarter and left the game on a stretcher Tuesday night.
Grizzlies' Brooks to have surgery on right big toe
ESPN - 9 Jan 2019 23:33
Grizzlies swingman Dillon Brooks will have surgery to repair a ruptured ligament in his right big toe, the team announced Wednesday. Brooks suffered the injury against San Antonio on Saturday.
Jahmius Ramsey vs. Drew Timme Battle in Texas Showdown!
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 23:27
Two of Texas’ finest hoopers Jahmius Ramsey and Drew Timme traded buckets during a matchup in the Lonestar State on Tuesday night. Peep the highlights to see who got the best of each other on the court. Ramsey recently...
Kuzma eager to see Lakers use 'death lineup'
ESPN - 9 Jan 2019 23:20
Kyle Kuzma wants the Lakers to go with Rajon Rondo, LeBron James, Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and himself in a small-ball "death lineup."
A look inside how the Heat does late in close games and Waiters' interesting suggestion
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2019 22:10
On the first time this season when the Heat had its two most accomplished closers on the court at the same time, the irony was that neither Dwyane Wade nor …
3️⃣ Sneakers That Started Revolutions
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 20:52
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 ...
Report: Dillon Brooks Likely to Miss Remainder of Season with Toe Injury
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 19:38
Grizzlies forward Dillion Brooks is likely to miss the remainder of the season with a right toe injury, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Memphis' Dillon Brooks is likely to m...
Report: Nerlens Noel Diagnosed with Concussion, Avoids Fractures After Scary Fall
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 19:29
Thunder big man Nerlens Noel has been diagnosed with a concussion after a scary fall in Tuesday’s game against the Timberwolves, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Tests revealed that he avoided any fractures. Po...
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 18:13
Trezz breaks out some Filas and And1s and D-Wade rocks some hypnotic-themed Way of Wade 7s. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
A Miami Heat fan rushed the court in the final second of a frustrating loss to Nuggets
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2019 17:45
The Miami Heat lost a frustrating game to the Denver Nuggets 103-99 on Tuesday and one Heat fan apparently let it get the best of him in the final seconds …
Here's how TNT's analyst on Thursday's Miami-Boston game assesses the Heat
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2019 16:05
Once a regular on network television during the Big Three era, the Heat's national exposure is far more limited now, with TNT's telecast of Thursday's game against Boston one of …
Clyde Frazier: Kevin Durant Winning in New York Would Put Him in G.O.A.T. Conversation
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 14:00
"I don't know a better place than New York where he can do it." The post Clyde Frazier: Kevin Durant Winning in New York Would Put Him in G.O.A.T. Conversation appeared first on SLAMonline.
DeMarcus Cousins Expected to Make Season Debut Next Week
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 13:45
Boogie tore his Achilles tendon a year ago. The post DeMarcus Cousins Expected to Make Season Debut Next Week appeared first on SLAMonline.
Jayson Tatum: 'Yeah, I'd Trade Me, Too, for Anthony Davis'
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 13:30
Jayson is realistic about the AD situation. The post Jayson Tatum: ‘Yeah, I'd Trade Me, Too, for Anthony Davis’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Vince Carter: Zion Williamson Will Be Ready for the NBA
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 13:25
"He's super, super athletic." The post Vince Carter: Zion Williamson Will Be Ready for the NBA appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Nikola Jokic Hits Game-Winner after Triple-Double, Klay Thompson Goes Off for 43
SLAMonline - 9 Jan 2019 08:22
Pacers 123 (27-13), Cavaliers 115 (8-33) The Pacers nearly gave up a 26-point lead, but Thad Young’s efficient 26-point outing kept the Cavaliers at bay. Jordan Clarkson scored a team-high 26 for Cleveland. Wizards 115...
Photo gallery: Nuggets at Heat | Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2019 07:41
View photos from the Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat an a NBA basketball game at AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Miami. …
Heat guard Dion Waiters: ''It felt good''
Miami Herald - 9 Jan 2019 06:40
Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters talks to the media after their 103-99 loss to the Denver Nuggets at AmericanAirlines Arena on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Miami. …