Basketball News
HOMAGE Founder Ryan Vesler on LeBron James, Working With the NBA
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 23:38
Ryan Vesler started HOMAGE back in 2007. His vision was to use t-shirts to help customers reconnect with memories or relationships from their past. HOMAGE is now officially working with the NBA. What started as a busines...
NBA fines Doncic for booting ball into stands
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 23:14
The Mavs' Luka Doncic, who was ejected for kicking the game ball into the stands during Saturday's loss to Indiana, was also fined $10,000 by the league on Tuesday.
Ex-Kings exec pleads guilty to defrauding team
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 22:32
Jeffrey David, the former chief revenue officer of the Sacramento Kings, pleaded guilty to federal charges of wire fraud and identity theft. He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Jalen Green GOES OFF for 29 Points in MLK Classic!
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 21:21
Jalen Green, the No. 1-ranked junior in the nation, makes putting up 20-plus-point performances look light. In yesterday’s MLK Classic in Northern California, Green put up an easy 29 points. Earlier this month, we mic�...
MLK Day's Best NBA Kicks
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 21:08
Nike's 2019 BHM collection was on full display and Langston Galloway paid homage to Dr. King. The post MLK Day's Best NBA Kicks appeared first on SLAMonline.
Scottie Lewis & Bryan Antoine MIC'D UP SLAM Day in the Life
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 20:23
We recently mic’d up Scottie Lewis and Bryan Antoine during a practice at the Ranney School (NJ) in Tinton Falls. The nation’s most dynamic duo took gave us an inside look while scrimmaging, a pep talk and hyping up ...
LaMelo Ball & SPIRE LOST BY 30?! Prolific Prep Knocked Them Off
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 20:21
Prolific Prep (CA) handed SPIRE Academy (OH) its first loss of the season yesterday at Flyin’ to the Hoop in Dayton, Ohio. Led by Nimari Burnett’s game-high 34 points, Prolific defeated SPIRE 94-65. LaMelo Ball poste...
Report: Kevin Durant Challenged Draymond Green to Control His Emotions
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 20:03
Durant challenged him to be better. Green accepted. The post Report: Kevin Durant Challenged Draymond Green to Control His Emotions appeared first on SLAMonline.
Kelly Olynyk became the latest Miami Heat player caught in a minutes pinch
Miami Herald - 22 Jan 2019 19:36
As the Heat was mounting a fourth-quarter rally in an eventual loss to the Celtics on Monday, Kelly Olynyk stood and cheered with his teammates at the end of the …
Steve Kerr: Heated Argument With Jordan Bell a 'Total Misinterpretation'
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 13:50
"It was a total misinterpretation of something I said." The post Steve Kerr: Heated Argument With Jordan Bell a ‘Total Misinterpretation’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
'He Just Got Red Hot, White Hot': Klay Thompson Torches Lakers for 44 Points
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 13:45
"We kind of just sold out to look for Klay, to be honest." The post ‘He Just Got Red Hot, White Hot’: Klay Thompson Torches Lakers for 44 Points appeared first on SLAMonline.
Former Kings executive expected to plead guilty today in $13.4 million scheme
Miami Herald - 22 Jan 2019 13:00
Former Sacramento Kings executive Jeffrey R. David is expected to walk into federal court in Sacramento Tuesday morning and formally enter a guilty plea to charges that he diverted $13.4 …
Lakers expect Rondo return Thursday vs. Wolves
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 09:59
Lakers coach Luke Walton said Rajon Rondo was set to return Thursday after missing 14 games while recovering from surgery to repair a ligament in his right ring finger.
Harden scores 30 for 20th consecutive game
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 05:17
Rockets guard James Harden reached 30 points for the 20th consecutive game Monday night against the 76ers.
Turnovers and lineup questions are cause for concern as Heat falls below .500
Miami Herald - 22 Jan 2019 05:00
Five takeaways from the Heat's 107-99 loss to the Celtics on Monday at TD Garden: The lineup that was working so efficiently in December has sputtered in January: It was …
Houston Rockets Trade Carmelo Anthony to Chicago Bulls
The New York Times - 22 Jan 2019 04:10
The former All-Star is not expected to ever play for Chicago, but Houston enticed the Bulls to accept the trade by covering some of his salary.
Faried draws tech on first basket in Rockets debut
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 04:05
Kenneth Faried backed up his words with his play in his debut for the Rockets at Philadelphia with two dunks and a technical foul for slapping the backboard in his opening minutes.
DeMarcus Cousins is embracing pure Warriors basketball
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 03:36
The team least in need of more talent just activated one of the NBA's most talented big men.
For starters, it was a rough night for Heat in loss to Celtics
Miami Herald - 22 Jan 2019 03:16
It was bitter cold outside TD Garden. after a winter storm brought sub-zero termperatures to New England. For the Heat, it felt just as frigid inside, especially for coach Erik …
Knicks' Kanter disappointed with reduced role
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 00:35
Knicks center Enes Kanter is disappointed and doesn't agree with head coach David Fizdale's decision to remove him from the rotation.
Report: Carmelo Traded to Bulls, Will Be Released and Become Free Agent
SLAMonline - 22 Jan 2019 00:34
The Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony and cash to the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski. However, Melo will apparently not suit up for Chicago and is set to be released and become...
Warriors seek redemption vs. Lakers with Boogie
ESPN - 22 Jan 2019 00:22
Klay Thompson and the Warriors will be looking for "some redemption" in their rematch against the Lakers on Monday night, and this time they'll have "a devastating force" in DeMarcus Cousins on their side.