Basketball News
Mailbag: If not Anthony Davis, then what for the Miami Heat?
Miami Herald - 29 Jan 2019 16:38
The weekly Miami Herald Heat mailbag is here to answer your questions. If you weren't able to ask one this time, send your questions for future mailbags via Twitter (@Anthony_Chiang). …
NBA Investigating the Anthony Davis Trade Request
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 05:37
"We commenced an investigation this morning upon reading the reports regarding Anthony Davis." The post NBA Investigating the Anthony Davis Trade Request appeared first on SLAMonline.
Joe Harris: Walking Down Your Street and Pushing the Nets Up the Standings
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2019 05:13
An unsung guard who could be mistaken for a barista is the epitome of an unsung, surging team that player by player has made Brooklyn its home on and off the court.
Huntington Prep Puts on DUNK Fest in Cleveland! WINDMILL & More
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 22:54
Huntington Prep’s Jimma Gatwech brought the crowd to their feet after throwing down an insane windmill dunk as Huntington defeated Andrew Osborne Academy (OH) 94-58. Huntington Prep’s AJ Hoggard put up 26 points agai...
Trae Young Says He Will Be a Better Player Than Luka Doncic
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 22:37
Young says the draft-day trade worked out for both Atlanta and Dallas. The post Trae Young Says He Will Be a Better Player Than Luka Doncic appeared first on SLAMonline.
Nico Mannion Mic'd Up TALKING THAT TALK - | SLAM Practice
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 22:26
We recently mic’d up Nico Mannion as the Arizona commit gave us an inside look at what goes down during practice at Pinnacle (AZ) HS. Mannion, the No. 8-ranked player in 2019, put on a show against O’Connor HS. The p...
The Heat's Dion Waiters reflects on first games back. And his hope for after the break
Miami Herald - 29 Jan 2019 22:07
As the Heat's rotation continues to evolve, Dion Waiters is still hoping to regain his starting role at some point. But as the Heat begins a three-game homestand Wednesday against …
Freshman Dug McDaniel Gets SAUCY! A Smooth Double-Double
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 22:01
Paul IV freshman Dug McDaniel put up a double-double (16 points, 10 assists) against a gritty Cezar Chavez team in Fairfax this past weekend. Keep an eye out for McDaniel, one of the elite guards in the Class of 2022. Th...
LaMelo Ball Drops NASTY DIMES! Spire Scores 100 Points
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 21:41
LaMelo Ball had a 19-point and 10-rebound performance as SPIRE Institute defeated Lutheran East, 118-96, in the inaugural Chet Mason Invitational. Check out the highlights to see what went down. Earlier this month, Ball ...
Noah Farrakhan & IMG Academy GET HEATED at Home! Trash Talk Erupts
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 21:11
Things got heated during a recent matchup between IMG Academy and Central Pointe in Florida. After a hard foul on four-star Noah Farrakhan, IMG decided to turn it up, taking their game to the next level en route to victo...
Cole Anthony is BACK IN ACTION for Oak Hill!
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 20:35
After being sidelined with an ankle injury, Cole Anthony returned to the lineup for Oak Hill at the prestigious Nike Extravaganza in Southern California this past weekend. With all of Oak Hill’s pieces on the court hea...
Julian Newman vs. Floyd Mayweather Head to Head ?!?!
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 20:21
Julian Newman and Floyd Mayweather recently faced off at the Boom Cups Celebrity Pro Bowl Showdown in Orlando. The Money Team vs. Team Prodigy – Who you think got the W? No matter the gym or competition, Newman’s ran...
Rocket Watts DROPS 64 POINTS!? SPIRE Gets REVENGE
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 20:03
After taking their first loss of the season last week to Prolific (CA) Prep, SPIRE Institute bounced back to defeat St. Ed’s 122-86. SPIRE’s Rocket Watts, a Michigan State commit, scored a season-high 64 (!!) points ...
Report: Pelicans Not Rushing into Anthony Davis Trade
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 19:03
New Orleans won't pull the trigger unless they receive "an overwhelming package." The post Report: Pelicans Not Rushing into Anthony Davis Trade appeared first on SLAMonline.
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 18:33
T-Prince flexed heavy in a pair of very rare LeBrons while Trezz shouts out Tony the Tiger. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Nuggets Beat Grizzlies After Making 25-Point Comeback
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 08:16
Nuggets 95 (34-15), Grizzlies 92 (20-31) Memphis trailed by 25 points midway through the third quarter before they came storming back, outscoring the Grizzlies 35-15 in the final frame to steal the road win. Nikola Jokic...
Victor Oladipo: 'I'll Be Back Better Than Ever'
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 05:45
"Shout out to all the fans." The post Victor Oladipo: ‘I’ll Be Back Better Than Ever’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
N.B.A. Roundup: Boston Celtics End the Nets' Six-Game Winning Streak
The New York Times - 29 Jan 2019 05:30
The Knicks also lost on the road, falling at Charlotte for their 10th defeat in a row.
Nets G Dinwiddie undergoes surgery on thumb
ESPN - 29 Jan 2019 02:34
Nets coach Kenny Atkinson says Spencer Dinwiddie is in "good spirits" after the guard underwent surgery to repair his right thumb.
Pelicans: Anthony Davis Trade to Happen on 'Our Terms and Our Timeline'
SLAMonline - 29 Jan 2019 01:09
"We have also requested the League to strictly enforce the tampering rules associated with this transaction." The post Pelicans: Anthony Davis Trade to Happen on ‘Our Terms and Our Timeline’ appeared first on SLAMonl...
LeBron nearing return, but Tuesday up in air
ESPN - 29 Jan 2019 00:37
LeBron James, out since Christmas with a strained groin, participated in full-court contact drills in practice for the first time since the injury.