Basketball News
Kerr blasts ref over 'head-scratching' flagrant call
ESPN - 14 Feb 2019 10:40
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was ejected after he spiked his clipboard and went off on officials for calling a flagrant foul on Draymond Green in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to Portland.
Post Up: D'Angelo Russell Goes OFF in 3OT, Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade Meet for Final Time
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 08:19
76ers 126 (37-21), Knicks 111 (10-47) Tobias Harris continued to shine for his new team, scoring 25 points on 9-f0r-14 shooting. His plus-minus of plus-27 was a team-best. Kevin Knox threw down a thunderous poster over B...
Heat rides Wade, excellent second half to beat Dallas
Miami Herald - 14 Feb 2019 05:54
What happened in between was aggravating, but at least the bookends of this pre All Star-break Heat road trip were thoroughly satisfying and what Miami hopes will be a harbinger …
Enes Kanter Lands With the Portland Trail Blazers
The New York Times - 14 Feb 2019 02:39
The outspoken center, who was released by the Knicks last week, will come off the bench for a team that has worked hard to improve its depth.
'You Either Make it or Don't': LeBron James Not Worried About the Playoffs
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 00:47
LAL has a losing record for the first time since November. The post ‘You Either Make it or Don’t’: LeBron James Not Worried About the Playoffs appeared first on SLAMonline.
Podcast: Assessing Miami Heat's playoff chances at the All-Star break. Plus a mailbag
Miami Herald - 14 Feb 2019 22:22
The All-Star break is here, which means the Miami Heat has some time to regroup before the final playoff push in 2019. After a five-game West Coast trip, the Heat …
'I'm Going to Do That Sh*t': LeBron James Plans to Own an NBA Team
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 21:53
"One thing, I would be able to relate to both sides." The post ‘I'm Going to Do That Sh*t’: LeBron James Plans to Own an NBA Team appeared first on SLAMonline.
Vince Carter: 'Gimmicky' Dunk Contests 'Kind of Overrated'
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 21:19
VC says props and teammates take away from the show. The post Vince Carter: ‘Gimmicky’ Dunk Contests ‘Kind of Overrated’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
How the Heat's rotation players measure up at the All-Star break
Miami Herald - 14 Feb 2019 21:01
The Heat has arrived at the All-Star break off a win in Dallas and feeling generally encouraged about its immediate future, with Goran Dragic soon to augment a group that …
'Enshrined' Art Installation Opens at All-Star Weekend in Charlotte
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 20:38
Created for Go Hoop Day, "Enshrined" is an art installation series that celebrates a deeper connection to the game of basketball. The installation--created by Justin Leonard, co-founder of Go Hoop Day--is open to the pub...
Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge 'Fixed' Their Relationship
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 20:06
"It was the people around us generating things that wasn't there." The post Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge ‘Fixed’ Their Relationship appeared first on SLAMonline.
Mailbag: What will the Miami Heat do with Justise Winslow when Goran Dragic returns?
Miami Herald - 14 Feb 2019 19:42
The weekly Miami Herald Heat mailbag is here to answer your questions. If you weren't able to ask one this time, send your questions for future mailbags via Twitter (@Anthony_Chiang). …
'I've Got to Get My Powers Back': Isaiah Thomas Makes Season Debut
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 19:27
IT scored eight points in 13 minutes of action. The post ‘I’ve Got to Get My Powers Back’: Isaiah Thomas Makes Season Debut appeared first on SLAMonline.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'I Don't Think There's One Guy That Can Stop Me'
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 18:49
"They've got to load, they've got to double-team me." The post Giannis Antetokounmpo: ‘I Don't Think There's One Guy That Can Stop Me’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Basketball trainer Chris Brickley signs Puma deal
ESPN - 14 Feb 2019 17:41
Coach and Instagram star signs first of its kind deal with sneaker company.
Dwyane Wade: Luka Doncic Has 'LeBron James-Like' Passing Ability
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 16:21
Wade marvels at Doncic's ability to find shooters all over the floor. The post Dwyane Wade: Luka Doncic Has ‘LeBron James-Like’ Passing Ability appeared first on SLAMonline.
On Pro Basketball: LeBron James Was Supposed to Make the Lakers Great. But When?
The New York Times - 14 Feb 2019 12:00
This was supposed to be the year Los Angeles, behind James, reclaimed the N.B.A. Five months of drama have a young core wondering when the fun begins.
Heat encouraged by road win in Dallas, shows what it can be at its best
Miami Herald - 14 Feb 2019 07:34
Five takeaways from the Heat's 112-101 win on Wednesday night in Dallas, ending a three-game losing streak and sending Miami to the break at 26-30 and on a positive note: …
Dwyane Wade as a Heat owner? He's interested
Miami Herald - 14 Feb 2019 03:44
Could Dwyane Wade follow Derek Jeter as a Hall of Fame player involved in South Florida sports ownership? Wade raised that possibility on Wednesday evening when he said he would …
Raptors' VanVleet has surgery on left thumb
ESPN - 14 Feb 2019 02:47
Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, who was expected to miss at least three weeks with a partial ligament tear in his left thumb, could miss more time after having surgery Wednesday.
Russell Westbrook: 'I've Been Blessed With the Talent to Not Give a F**k'
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 01:52
"I do the same thing every night and I'm gonna continue to do that." The post Russell Westbrook: ‘I’ve Been Blessed With the Talent to Not Give a F**k’ appeared first on SLAMonline.
Isaiah Thomas: 'My Job is Not to Fit in, It's to Stand Out'
SLAMonline - 14 Feb 2019 01:37
"It took me years to get to an MVP level." The post Isaiah Thomas: ‘My Job is Not to Fit in, It's to Stand Out’ appeared first on SLAMonline.