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Elton Brand 'Said No' to Magic Johnson Tutoring Ben Simmons
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 13:28
The NBA has launched an investigation into possible tampering. The post Elton Brand ‘Said No’ to Magic Johnson Tutoring Ben Simmons appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Elton Brand Apologized to Magic Johnson for Ben Simmons Comments
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 13:28
Brand insinuated the Lakers called to ask permission for Johnson to speak with Simmons. The post Report: Elton Brand Apologized to Magic Johnson for Ben Simmons Comments appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Bucks Owner Fined $25K for Tampering With Anthony Davis
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 13:28
Milwaukee is one of AD's preferred destinations once traded from New Orleans. The post Report: Bucks Owner Fined $25K for Tampering With Anthony Davis appeared first on SLAMonline.
Corey Maggette Accused of Rape at Duke by Fairfax Accuser, Friends Say
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2019 05:20
A woman who has accused Virginia's lieutenant governor of sexual assault told friends she had been raped by Mr. Maggette, a former N.B.A. player, while he was at Duke University.
Fairfax Accuser Told Friends She Was Raped by Corey Maggette
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2019 05:20
A woman who has accused Virginia's lieutenant governor of sexual assault told friends she had been raped by Mr. Maggette, a former N.B.A. player, while he was at Duke University.
BHM 2019: Chuck Cooper, Earl Lloyd and Nat Clifton Broke the NBA's Color Barrier
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 21:45
Had the trio of Charles "Chuck" Cooper, Earl "Big Cat" Lloyd and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton come with scouting labels leading up to the 1950 NBA Draft, they'd have read simply: “Under extreme pressure.” Cooper was the ...
NBA Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 20:15
Monday night was another impressive evening of sneakers and we start off with arguably the NBA’s top-two sneakerheads: P.J. Tucker and Montrezl Harrell. Tucker came out rocking a pair of the exclusive Concepts x Nike K...
Zia Cooke CROSSES DEFENDER En Route to 2,000 Points!
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 20:02
Zia Cooke was in her bag on Monday night, scoring a game-high 23 points, as Rogers defeated Notre Dame Academy (OH) in Toledo. Cooke, a South Carolina commit, also hit 2,000 career points in the victory. Last month, Cook...
Chris Bosh won't play again. And Ryan Anderson sets record straight on any perceptions
Miami Herald - 12 Feb 2019 19:41
Chris Bosh confirmed this week what was long suspected: He has played his final NBA game. Bosh told The Ringer's Bill Simmons in a podcast: "That part of my life …
Russell Westbrook, Paul George and ... Jeff Ruland? The Triple-Double Through Time
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2019 17:38
Many of the greatest practitioners of the triple-double recorded every one of theirs before the feat even had a name.
International prospects to show skills at camp
ESPN - 12 Feb 2019 16:32
A number of future international NBA draft picks are expected at the fifth annual Basketball Without Borders Global Camp (BWB) in Charlotte, a joint venture of the NBA and FIBA held during All-Star Weekend.
Daryl Morey: Rockets to Be 'Toughest Opponent' for the Warriors
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 14:19
Golden State took out Houston in seven games last summer. The post Daryl Morey: Rockets to Be ‘Toughest Opponent’ for the Warriors appeared first on SLAMonline.
Here's what's dooming the Heat as Miami loses ground in playoff race in Denver
Miami Herald - 12 Feb 2019 07:10
Five takeaways from the Heat's 103-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night at Pepsi Center: One bad quarter keeps dooming the Heat on this road trip. In …
Heat unravels in third quarter of loss to Denver
Miami Herald - 12 Feb 2019 06:15
This one figured to be one of the most daunting Heat assignments of the season - the second half of a highly difficult back to back, at high elevation, against …
Toronto's Kawhi Leonard Banks Home Game-Winner Against Nets
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2019 06:12
D'Angelo Russell had 28 points and 15 assists for the Nets, but his shot on Brooklyn's final possessions bounced off the rim, sending his team to defeat.
Knicks' skid sets single-season team record
ESPN - 12 Feb 2019 05:09
The New York Knicks lost their 17th consecutive game Monday, setting a single-season franchise record. At 10-46, the Knicks have the worst record in the NBA.
N.B.A. Denies Threatening Pelicans With Fines for Benching Anthony Davis
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2019 02:55
Davis, who requested a trade last month, is one of several players who have been healthy scratches this season even though they wanted to play.
NBA: Key call missed late in Heat-Warriors game
ESPN - 12 Feb 2019 02:48
The NBA says Kevin Durant should have been called for a double dribble on the Warriors' final possession of their 120-118 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Golden State made two free throws that possession, the fi...
Here's what NBA's officiating report ruled on critical two calls Heat questioned in loss to Warriors
Miami Herald - 12 Feb 2019 02:02
A day after Erik Spoelstra implored the NBA not to fine him for criticizing the officiating, the league obliged. According to a source briefed on the situation, the NBA decided …
With Anthony Davis on His Way Out, New Orleans Tries to Plot Its Path
The New York Times - 12 Feb 2019 01:29
The Pelicans only have a few months left with their signature star, but until he is gone, a city hangs in the balance.
Ja Morant Makes It look TOO EASY vs SUI-Edwardsville
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 00:37
The Ja Morant show continued on Saturday as Murray State faced off against SIU-Edwardsville. At halftime, Murray State was losing 38-32, but they managed to turn up in the second half. Morant ended up dropping 20 points ...
Noah Farrakhan Was HOLLERIN' Mic'd Up at IMG - | SLAM Practice
SLAMonline - 12 Feb 2019 00:33
In our latest episode of SLAM Practice, we had Noah Farrakhan, a four-star guard from IMG Academy, give us an inside look at what goes down in Florida. Farrakhan and his IMG Academy went head-to-head with Anthony Edwards...