Basketball News
Explosive Cousins dunk sparks lifeless Warriors
ESPN - 3 Feb 2019 09:23
The Warriors looked to be going through the motions against a LeBron-less Lakers squad Saturday night in Oakland -- that is until DeMarcus Cousins "brought the team to life" with an electrifying dunk over Kyle Kuzma in t...
Post Up: DeMarcus Cousins Sparks Warriors to Win Over Lakers
SLAMonline - 3 Feb 2019 08:48
Clippers 111 (29-24), Pistons 101 (22-29) L.A. rallied all the way back from a 23-point third-quarter deficit to take the lead with 6:18 in the fourth. Lou Williams scored 26 of his game-high 39 points in second half and...
Warriors 115, Lakers 101: LeBron James Sits Out Again, One Game After Return to Lakers
The New York Times - 3 Feb 2019 06:55
Two days after playing 40 minutes in an overtime victory, James was ruled out at Golden State. Coach Luke Walton cited "load management."
Doncic ties career high (35), joins exclusive club
ESPN - 3 Feb 2019 05:25
Rookie Luka Doncic matched his season high with 35 points and did a little bit of everything for Dallas, helping to lead the undermanned Mavericks to a 111-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
Kyree Walker Brings 2K MyPark to Life in CHINA
SLAMonline - 3 Feb 2019 03:18
Kyree Walker and Hillcrest Prep (AZ) made a trip across the pond to play against Chinese pro teams. From dropping triple-doubles on the hardwood to throwing lobs on the blacktop, Kryee and his squad stayed busy. Be sure ...
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Saturday's loss to the Pacers
Miami Herald - 3 Feb 2019 23:33
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra says, "I'm not frustrated" after the Miami Heat are defeated by the Indiana Pacers at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami on Saturday, February 2, 2019. …
Blazers acquire forward Hood from Cavaliers
ESPN - 3 Feb 2019 22:32
The Trail Blazers have acquired forward Rodney Hood from the Cavaliers for two future second-round picks along with the expiring contracts of guards Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin IV.
LeBron James on Relationship with Kyrie Irving: 'We're in a Good Place Right Now'
SLAMonline - 3 Feb 2019 19:39
LeBron James spoke to The Athletic‘s Joe Vardon last night about Kyrie Irving. Here’s his full quote: "Yeah, we're in a good place right now. Me and Kyrie are in a good place right now. I love the man that he's becom...
NBA Power Rankings: More good news for Boston fans
ESPN - 3 Feb 2019 19:12
The Celtics are looking super, while the Nuggets have climbed back to pull even with the Warriors. Who else is rising ahead of the trade deadline?
Here are the issues with Johnson, Waiters that have them performing below expectation
Miami Herald - 3 Feb 2019 17:23
As this Heat season teeters on the brink of unraveling, here's one question that team hoped it would never be asking: Will James Johnson and Dion Waiters ever again resemble …
Jrue Holiday on Brow-less Pelicans: 'We never give up'
ESPN - 3 Feb 2019 08:52
The New Orleans Pelicans have lost two of three games since Anthony Davis requested a trade. But Jrue Holiday says the team keeps playing.
On 43-point night, Harden's strength is defense
ESPN - 3 Feb 2019 08:29
The most noteworthy numbers of James Harden's 43-point night in Houston's win over Utah were his six steals and four blocks, a reflection of the emphasis the Rockets put on defense a night after they were embarrassed by ...
Heat at a loss for answers, solutions after a third consecutive home loss
Miami Herald - 3 Feb 2019 06:00
Five takeaways from Miami's 95-88 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, marking the Heat's third consecutive home defeat: This season now appears close to unraveling, with Miami three …
Wily Coyote: Spurs mascot traps live bat in net
ESPN - 3 Feb 2019 05:21
On another batty night in San Antonio, the Spurs' mascot made the play of the game.
Heat offense melts down in fourth quarter of loss to Pacers to wrap up brutal homestand
Miami Herald - 3 Feb 2019 05:05
It was sloppy, disjointed, clumsy, ugly and, most certainly, embarrassing. And it wasn't just the fourth quarter Saturday for the Miami Heat. The Heat finished a devastating three-game homestand in …
Nico Mannion Drops 57 POINTS and the Game-Winner
SLAMonline - 3 Feb 2019 04:04
Nico Mannion did not disappoint on his Senior Night, dropping 57 points and the game-winner in Pinnacle (AZ) High’s win over Chaparral (AZ). Nico has been unstoppable all season, and his final high school home game was...
Jaden 'Baby KD' McDaniels Drops 51 POINTS!
SLAMonline - 3 Feb 2019 03:43
Five-star forward Jaden McDaniels is quickly becoming known as one of the most promising--if not the most promising--prospects in the senior class. He moved from unranked to top-10 after a big weekend in the EYBL this pa...