Basketball News
Pelicans lose Mirotic (calf) for at least a week
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 04:41
Pelicans forward Nikola Mirotic will be out for at least a week after straining his right calf Wednesday against the Pistons.
Nets' Run to the Playoffs Hits a Snag With Spencer Dinwiddie Injury
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2019 02:56
The team's sixth man is out indefinitely with a thumb injury, taking away its most reliable scorer off the bench.
Report: Spencer Dinwiddie Has Torn Ligaments in Thumb, Will Evaluate Surgery
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 01:02
Spencer Dinwiddie has torn ligaments in his right thumb and is evaluating the need for surgery, reports Shams Charania of The Atlantic. Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie has torn ligaments on his right thumb and is e...
Kevin Durant Launches After-School Program to Help Kids Reach College
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 22:38
College Track at The Durant Center has a $10 million endowment from KD. The post Kevin Durant Launches After-School Program to Help Kids Reach College appeared first on SLAMonline.
Cavs' Thompson (foot sprain) out 2 more weeks
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 21:33
Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson will miss about two more weeks because of a sprained left foot, another blow to the NBA's worst team.
Nikola Jokic Suspended 1 Game for Leaving Bench During Fight
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 21:04
The NBA announced that Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been suspended one game for leaving the bench during an on-court altercation on Wednesday against the Utah Jazz. The 23-year-old big man will sit out without pay in ...
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade: 'If I'm choosing an All-Star, I'm not picking me'
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2019 20:51
Despite finishing with the second-most fan votes among Eastern Conference guards, Dwyane Wade did not get selected as an All-Star starter for the Feb. 17 game. Wade has no problem …
Dwyane Wade: 'If I'm choosing an All-Star, I'm not picking me'
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2019 20:34
Heat guard Dwyane Wade speaks about not getting voted in as an All-Star starter. …
Tim Hardaway Jr Unhappy With Allonzo Trier's DM to Knicks Fan
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 19:40
Trier apologized for sending it. The post Tim Hardaway Jr Unhappy With Allonzo Trier’s DM to Knicks Fan appeared first on SLAMonline.
Enes Kanter: Play Me or 'Get Me Out of Here'
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 19:12
Kanter is giving the Knicks a set of choices. The post Enes Kanter: Play Me or ‘Get Me Out of Here’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Cassius Stanley and Sierra Canyon Hit Up Hawaii! ♂️
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 18:48
We hopped along for the ride as the Sierra Canyon basketball squad went road tripping for the Iolani Classic a few weeks ago. Watch as Cassius Stanley, Scotty Pippen Jr, KJ Martin and the rest of the boys snorkle, sneake...
'It Was Amazing': Golden State Warriors Visit Barack Obama in D.C.
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 18:06
Stephen Curry reportedly arranged the meeting. The post ‘It Was Amazing’: Golden State Warriors Visit Barack Obama in D.C. appeared first on SLAMonline.
All-Star Captain Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He'll Draft Westbrook, Embiid
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 17:57
Eastern conference All-Star captain Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s going to try to draft rivals Russell Westbrook and Joel Embiid on his team. “I’m a lover, not a fighter. That’s how it goes, right?” Giannis t...
Post Up: Russell Westbrook's HUGE Triple-Double Leads OKC Past New Orleans
SLAMonline - 25 Jan 2019 08:20
Warriors 126 (34-14), Wizards 118 (20-27) All the gears are clicking for the Warriors super squad now. Steph Curry scored a game-high 38, Kevin Durant had 21 and DeMarcus Cousins shot 8-f0r-12 from the field to score 17 ...
KD proud to aid hometown with Durant Center
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 07:57
Warriors star Kevin Durant said he was proud to impact his hometown of Prince George's County, Maryland, with the opening of College Track at the new Durant Center.
Warriors pay visit to Obama during D.C. trip
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 06:12
A Warriors contingent, including players and coach Steve Kerr, met with Barack Obama in the former president's office on Thursday.
Kerr doubts Warriors will get 4 players into ASG
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 03:00
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he doesn't think his team will land four players in the All-Star Game after doing so the last two years. "I don't think it's been that kind of a season," he said. "It's been rocky, at least...
Dwyane Wade not voted in as starter. But there's still a chance he can make the All-Star Game
Miami Herald - 25 Jan 2019 02:29
If it was up to the fans, Heat guard Dwyane Wade would be a starter in next month's NBA All-Star Game. But not enough media and players felt the same …
Knicks Make Tim Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee Available for Trade
The New York Times - 25 Jan 2019 01:17
The Knicks hope to clear cap space to make a run at potential high-profile free agents this summer such as Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant.
Nets' Dinwiddie being evaluated for thumb injury
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 00:50
Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie met with a specialist regarding a thumb injury and plans to meet with another one Friday or next week.
5-on-5: Can James Harden possibly keep this up?
ESPN - 25 Jan 2019 00:39
Our NBA experts answer the big questions about The Beard and the Rockets.