Basketball News
Best moments, biggest questions from the All-Star draft between LeBron and Giannis
ESPN - 8 Feb 2019 03:55
From the "tampering" accusation to the trade heard round the All-Star world, let's break down the All-Star draft between LeBron and Giannis.
Jayson Tatum: 'I'm Glad to Still Be on the Team'
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2019 14:32
The 20-year-old is key to Boston's trade talks with the New Orleans. The post Jayson Tatum: ‘I’m Glad to Still Be on the Team’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
New Orleans Pelicans: 'Anthony Davis Will Play for the Remainder of the 2018-19 Season'
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2019 14:00
"We look forward to seeing Anthony in a Pelicans uniform again soon." The post New Orleans Pelicans: ‘Anthony Davis Will Play for the Remainder of the 2018-19 Season’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
N.B.A. Trade Deadline: Anthony Davis Stays Put as East Powers Jockey
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2019 04:21
The New Orleans Pelicans were unable to find a destination for Davis, but the Bucks, Raptors and 76ers all made deals as they race to the top of the Eastern Conference.
For Women Working in Men's Sports, It Is Not an Honor Just to Be Nominated
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2019 20:29
The slow integration of women into coaching roles in men's leagues is not only a setback for the women, but also for the leagues, which are leaving a deep pool of talent untapped.
Took Off Like a Rocket: How Trainer Irv Roland Has Helped James Harden Rise
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2019 19:57
Just over an hour before tip-off, James Harden jogs out of the visiting locker room and on to the Madison Square Garden court. Fans have slowly begun to trickle in and members of the media are lined up on the sidelines, ...
Ja Morant Shines with Smooth Double-Double!
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2019 19:55
Murray State sophomore point guard Ja Morant has burst onto the national scene this year, showcasing his impressive athleticism and superior scoring and playmaking skills. Last night in an 86-75 win against Eastern Illin...
Ryan Anderson says 'I just want to help' the Heat. Here's a look at where he fits in
Miami Herald - 8 Feb 2019 19:43
While Wednesday's Heat trade could be classified as a cost-cutting move and one that works to tighten what was a crowded rotation, there is a player Miami acquired in the …
This is how Wade's final season compares with the other all-time great shooting guards
Miami Herald - 8 Feb 2019 19:04
There is always the fear, when a legendary player extends a career past his mid-30s, that age will betray him, that the decision might draw some level of regret. The …
Podcast: What exactly does the Heat's minor trade-deadline deal do for Miami's future?
Miami Herald - 8 Feb 2019 18:29
The trade deadline is in the books and at least the Miami Heat did something. Right? Before a quiet Thursday, the Heat shipped out a pair of guards in a …
LeBron on East Teams Adding Talent: 'They Ain't Gotta Go Through Me'
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2019 18:17
There was a flurry of movement during yesterday’s NBA trade deadline, and one major theme was the top Eastern Conference teams accumulating talent for a hopeful Finals run. The Bucks traded for Nikola Mirotic, while th...
'A Storybook Ending': Rajon Rondo Beats Celtics at the Buzzer
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2019 14:14
Rondo FTW. The post ‘A Storybook Ending’: Rajon Rondo Beats Celtics at the Buzzer appeared first on SLAMonline.
Post Up: Rajon Rondo Hits Game-Winner in Boston, Terrence Ross Stay Hot
SLAMonline - 8 Feb 2019 08:25
Raptors 119 (40-16), Hawks 101 (18-36) Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet combined for 63 points to carry the load while Kawhi Leonard had the night off. The Hawks led by eight at halftime, but they were only able to muster...
How does trade impact Heat's rotation? And Spoelstra discusses human element of dealing Ellington, Johnson
Miami Herald - 8 Feb 2019 05:12
With Thursday's NBA trade deadline now in the past, the Heat moved forward. Not much different than it looked a few days ago, but different. The Heat didn't make a …
Markelle Fultz and the Smaller N.B.A. Deals That Mattered
The New York Times - 8 Feb 2019 03:14
Stars being added to Eastern Conference powerhouses drew most of the headlines, but there were other moves that could prove significant.
One last team-up: LeBron and D-Wade will be teammates one final time at All-Star Game
Miami Herald - 8 Feb 2019 02:21
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James will share the court one final time Feb. 17 and, for the first time since the Big Three broke up in 2014, it will be …