Basketball News
Post Up: Heat Bounce Back With Crucial Victory in Portland
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 09:13
Clippers 117 (30-25), Hornets 115 (26-27) Down 20 in the third quarter, the Clippers rallied back to steal a dub in Charlotte. Lou Williams caught fire late in the third and fourth quarters, dropping 15 straight points. ...
What will the Heat do before Thursday's trade deadline? A look at the possibilities
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 20:50
Yes, the Heat stands at 25-27. Yes, the Heat is facing a $9.7 million luxury tax bill if it doesn't shed salary before the end of the regular season. Yes, …
'It's a Business': Kyle Lowry Not Sweating Trade Rumors
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 14:17
Lowry isn't fretting over rumors. The post ‘It’s a Business’: Kyle Lowry Not Sweating Trade Rumors appeared first on SLAMonline.
Mark Cuban: 'It Was My Mistake to Not Keep Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash Together Longer'...
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 14:09
The Nowitzki-Nash duo that lasted for only six seasons. The post Mark Cuban: ‘It Was My Mistake to Not Keep Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash Together Longer’... appeared first on SLAMonline.
Spoelstra talks about Whiteside's big game vs. Trail Blazers
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 10:55
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra comments on Hassan Whiteside's big game against the Trail Blazers. …
Report: Memphis Looking to Move Marc Gasol to Charlotte
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 01:20
The Grizzlies are in “strong talks” to move center Marc Gasol to Charlotte, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Memphis is in strong talks to move franchise star Marc Gasol to Charlotte, league sources tell @TheA...
The Heat trades Tyler Johnson to Suns. Here's what Miami is getting back
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 23:10
The Heat, which has tried unsuccessfully for months to make a trade to thin its roster and its payroll, has completed a trade to send Tyler Johnson to Phoenix a …
Heat ship Johnson, Ellington to Suns for Anderson
ESPN - 6 Feb 2019 23:00
Phoenix, which has been seeking a guard for a while, has acquired Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellington from the Heat in exchange for Ryan Anderson.
LaMelo Ball Watches Rocket Watts SHOW!
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 21:53
SPIRE Insitute made its home debut last night and defeated Louisville (OH) 75-65. LaMelo Ball was sidelined with a broken finger and watched teammate Rocket Watts put up a game-high 32 points in the victory. Watts, a Mic...
LeBron James: Social Media 'Definitely Can't Help' Teammates in Trade Talks
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 21:04
"They've just never been a part of it and they're hearing it every single day." The post LeBron James: Social Media ‘Definitely Can’t Help’ Teammates in Trade Talks appeared first on SLAMonline.
BHM 2019: How WNBA Players Stood United in Protest in 2016
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 20:38
The 2016 WNBA season was supposed to be a celebration of the players and moments that helped the league grow over its first 20 years of existence. As it turned out, it was the players’ unified protests that came to def...
Forbes: Knicks most valuable NBA team at $4B
ESPN - 6 Feb 2019 20:31
The New York Knicks are worth $4 billion, making them the most valuable NBA team for the fourth straight year, according to Forbes . That's despite having the worst record among the league's 30 teams.
Report: New Orleans to Explore Trades for Julius Randle and Nikola Mirotic
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 20:18
The Pelicans are exploring trades for Julius Randle and Nikola Mirotic, reports Marc Stein of The New York Times. Separate from all things Anthony Davis, New Orleans continues to explore trades for Julius Randle and Niko...
2019 NBA Trade Deadline Tracker
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 18:58
Welcome to SLAM's 2019 trade deadline tracker! - Below is a rundown of all the deals that have transpired over the last week…and there’s still plenty of time before Thursday’s 3pm ET cutoff: Knicks trade Kristaps P...
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 18:38
Montrezl Harrell brought his own Hornets’ vibes to the Spectrum Arena floor with two pairs of teal-colored bangers. Trezz brought out the SoleFly x Air Jordan XXIII and the “South Beach” Nike LeBron 11 as he finish...
Report: Jayson Tatum 'Discussed Extensively' in Anthony Davis Trade Talks
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 16:37
Tatum would be a major part of the discussion in June. The post Report: Jayson Tatum ‘Discussed Extensively’ in Anthony Davis Trade Talks appeared first on SLAMonline.
Pelicans Reportedly Keeping Healthy Anthony Davis Inactive
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 13:58
It's not yet clear if Davis will wear a Pels jersey again. The post Pelicans Reportedly Keeping Healthy Anthony Davis Inactive appeared first on SLAMonline.
With Heat, 'you don't know which team you're going to get' each night. Portland got the good one
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 10:56
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 118-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers (32-21) on Tuesday at Moda Center. 1. As soon as this Heat (25-27) team is counted out, …
On Pro Basketball: Inside the Porzingis Deal, and How the Knicks Did Better Than You Think
The New York Times - 6 Feb 2019 10:00
Let's dig into the biggest curiosities surrounding the departure of the Knicks beloved No. 6.
Report: Clippers Agree to Trade Tobias Harris to Sixers
SLAMonline - 6 Feb 2019 09:44
The Clippers have agreed to trade Tobias Harris to the Sixers, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Sources: Clippers and Sixers have agreed to trade Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, Mike Scott for Landry Shamet, Wilson ...
After 0-3 homestand, Heat begins West Coast trip with impressive win over Trail Blazers
Miami Herald - 6 Feb 2019 08:07
If only the Heat played like this at home. The Heat continued it's strong play away from Miami to hold on for an impressive 118-108 victory over the Trail Blazers …
Lakers acquire guard Bullock from Pistons
ESPN - 6 Feb 2019 06:44
The Lakers have agreed in principle to trade guard Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk and a second-round draft pick to the Pistons for guard Reggie Bullock, a source told The Undefeated's Marc Spears.