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Sports of The Times: Behold the Knicks. Or Better Yet, Start Rooting for the Nets.
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2019 20:21
New York foolishly traded Kristaps Porzingis. But what else is new? Except for the fact that some fed-up Knicks fans might be turning their gaze toward Brooklyn.
Report: Grizzlies, Jazz Discussing Conley-for-Rubio Trade
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2019 18:29
The Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz have held exploratory discussions surrounding a Mike Conley for Ricky Rubio swap, reports the New York Times’ Marc Stein. Utah has had exploratory discussions with Memphis on a poten...
LeBron James Shows No Rust in Big Return
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2019 16:11
In his first game since Christmas, James returned from injury and came an assist shy of a triple-double as the Lakers beat the Clippers.
Anthony Davis on Trade Request: 'It's My Time'
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2019 23:33
Speaking to the media for the first time since his trade request was made public, Anthony Davis maintained that he plans to play once his finger heals and has named no specific trade destinations. Davis also clarified th...
Dwyane Wade's final season will include All-Star Game. Wade named as 'special' addition
Miami Herald - 1 Feb 2019 20:18
For Dwyane Wade, the NBA made an exception. Even after being left off the original list of All-Stars, NBA commissioner Adam Silver named Wade and Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki as …
Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade Named Special All-Star Additions ⭐
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2019 20:10
In a classy move, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki and Heat guard Dwyane Wade have been named as special team roster additions for the 2019 All-Star game in Charlotte. "Dirk Now...
Kyrie Irving on Free Agency: 'I Don't Owe Anybody Shit'
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2019 19:48
Amid swirling reports that Kyrie Irving might not re-sign with the Boston Celtics, the star point guard addressed those concerns Friday morning during his media availability session, which ironically took place in Madiso...
Report: Knicks Optimistic on Signing Kevin Durant
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2019 17:27
After trading away 7’3 Latvian star Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks have their sights set on signing a big-ticket free agent this summer with their now League-leading $71 million in cap space. According to The ...
Post Up: Joel Embiid Leads Sixers Past Warriors, LeBron James Makes Return with Rivalry W
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2019 08:42
76ers 113 (34-18), Warriors 104 (36-15) Steph Curry went off for 41 points (10 made 3’s), but the Sixers were able to block back-to-back Curry attempts in the final minute to hold off Golden State. Joel Embiid had 26 p...
'Tunnels are the New Runway': Inside the Lives of NBA Stylists '"
SLAMonline - 1 Feb 2019 04:23
First impressions are everything, and today's generation of hoopers know that. "All players know you have a 15-second walk in front of a camera every game," Mike Conley says. "Guys are constantly trying to come up with s...
Dwyane Wade not chosen as All-Star reserve. A look at the one chance he still has to make All-Star Game
Miami Herald - 1 Feb 2019 02:15
It looks like Dwyane Wade's final NBA season won't include an appearance in the NBA All-Star Game. Wade was not among the seven players chosen as All-Star reserves from the …
'Embarrassing' was word used by Heat after loss to Bulls. Where does Miami go from here?
Miami Herald - 1 Feb 2019 00:13
A day after Wednesday's 16-point home loss to the struggling Bulls, there was one word that kept coming up during interviews following Thursday's Heat practice. Embarrassing. "It would be tough …
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