Basketball News
D'Angelo Russell Is Poetry on the Court. Take It From a Poet.
The New York Times - 16 Feb 2019 07:01
The Nets' All-Star point guard has a fan in Mikko Harvey, an award winner. They see the parallels in their crafts, sharing the tension between daring and safe.
Steph's mom drains underhand half-court shot
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 01:30
Sonya Curry is used to seeing her son, Stephen, pull off trick shots that make fans go crazy. But Friday night she stole the spotlight after draining an underhand shot from half court.
Nuggets reward operations staff with new deals
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 00:59
The Nuggets have given president of basketball operations Tim Connelly and his entire staff contract extensions, the team said. Connelly's contract was set to expire at season's end.
Dwyane Wade isn't the only one representing the Heat during All-Star Weekend
Miami Herald - 16 Feb 2019 23:09
Dwyane Wade isn't the only one representing the Heat during All-Star Weekend. Heat public address announcer Michael Baiamonte was selected to take his voice to Charlotte to serve as the …
NBA Announces Arrival of Basketball Africa League in 2020
SLAMonline - 16 Feb 2019 22:13
The NBA and FIBA jointly announced the launch of the Basketball Africa League, an NBA-operated 12-team league that will commence in 2020. NBA and @FIBA announce their plan to launch the Basketball Africa League (BAL), a ...
Wade knows he can still play, but this is why he's made 'definitive decision' to retire
Miami Herald - 16 Feb 2019 20:31
It took a "special team roster addition" to get Dwyane Wade into the All-Star Game one final time. While Heat president Pat Riley is grateful NBA commissioner Adam Silver made …
NBA starting 12-team Africa league next year
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 20:17
The Basketball Africa League, a collaboration between the NBA and the sport's global governing body FIBA, was announced Saturday. The initial plan is for the 12-team league to begin play in January 2020.
Curry brothers place wager on 3-point contest
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 18:53
The Curry brothers have levied a wager for their head-to-head competition in Saturday night's NBA 3-point contest: Whoever loses must buy tickets for the entire Curry family anytime they play against each other for the r...
Anthony Davis Says Celtics Are on List of Preferred Trade Destinations
SLAMonline - 16 Feb 2019 18:28
Anthony Davis revealed at All-Star Media Day that the Boston Celtics are indeed on his list of preferred trade destinations. Anthony Davis is asked about the Boston Celtics not being on his list. "They are on my list." �...
Post Up: Kyle Kuzma Wins MVP as Team USA Beats Team World in Rising Stars Challenge
SLAMonline - 16 Feb 2019 06:50
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma left his mark on the 2019 Rising Stars Challenge. Kuzma scored 35 points on 15-of-27 shooting from the field, helping Team USA beat Team World 161-144. Teammate Jayson Tatum added 30...
Every highlight moment from the Rising Stars and celebrity games at All-Star Weekend
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 06:14
MVP Kyle Kuzma and Team USA got revenge in the Rising Stars, while Ray Allen showed he still has it at the celebrity game. We're recapping all the best moments from All-Star Friday night.
Lakers no longer favored to make playoffs
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 03:58
The Lakers opened the season as overwhelming -600 favorites to make the postseason at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. Now, LeBron James' team has equal odds to make and miss the playoffs.
Magic, leery of possible fine, avoids Kemba talk
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 02:41
Magic Johnson wasn't taking any chances at committing a possible tampering violation, declining to give his thoughts when asked about Hornets guard Kemba Walker.
Wiz owner: Betting 'most important new business'
ESPN - 16 Feb 2019 00:58
The Wizards and the Kings are among the teams attempting to educate would-be bettors -- in case legalized sports betting happens to come to the District of Columbia or California.
Dwyane Wade on his 16th and final NBA season
Miami Herald - 16 Feb 2019 00:01
The Heat's Dwyane Wade speaks about his 16th and final NBA season during All-Star Weekend. …