Basketball News
Every Dunk from the 2019 NBA Slam Dunk Contest
SLAMonline - 17 Feb 2019 06:02
All-Star Saturday night came to an epic close as Thunder rookie Hamidou Diallo took home his first-ever Slam Dunk Contest crown. Wearing a Superman āSā under his jersey, the 20-year-old from Queens solidified the win...
Grading every player on All-Star Saturday night
ESPN - 17 Feb 2019 04:34
Joe Harris upset Steph Curry to take home the 3-point title, while Jayson Tatum showed off his skills with a half-court heave. We're grading every event and every player on All-Star Saturday night.
Diallo soars over Shaq, claims slam dunk crown
ESPN - 17 Feb 2019 04:21
OKC's Hamidou Diallo wowed the crowd by dunking over Shaquille O'Neal and hanging on the rim by his elbow and topped Dennis Smith Jr. in the final to win the Slam Dunk Contest.
Wade on relationship with Riley: 'We've had way more amazing moments than we've had not'
Miami Herald - 17 Feb 2019 21:13
When Dwyane Wade arrived at dinner Thursday to kick off All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, he knew there would be surprises in store. "I already knew they weren't honest," Wade said ā¦
On Pro Basketball: Basketball Is Beside the Point During N.B.A. All-Star Weekend
The New York Times - 17 Feb 2019 17:55
At the league's annual showcase, players should bring their sneakers -- as long as they match their ties. It's all about parties during All-Star weekend.
Post Up: Hamidou Diallo Caps Off Electric All-Star Saturday
SLAMonline - 17 Feb 2019 06:21
Taco Bell Skills Challenge First-time Skills Challenge competitor Jayson Tatum defeated Trae Young with a halfcourt shot in the final round. Tatum knocked off Mike Conley and Nikola Jokic en route to the title. JAYSON TA...
Joe Harris Wins 2019 NBA Three-Point Contest
SLAMonline - 17 Feb 2019 04:52
Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris edged out Stephen Curry to win the 2019 NBA Three-Point Contest. Harris scored 26 points in the final round to follow up his 25 points in the first round. Joe Harris is the Three-Point Co...
Jayson Tatum Wins 2019 NBA Skills Challenge
SLAMonline - 17 Feb 2019 04:01
First-time Taco Bell Skills Challenge competitor Jayson Tatum defeated Trae Young with a halfcourt shot in the final round. Tatum defeated Mike Conley and Nikola Jokic en route to the title. JAYSON TATUM! Now this is how...
Silver: Wish trade demands handled in private
ESPN - 17 Feb 2019 03:06
NBA commissioner Adam Silver made it clear the league isn't happy with the recent spate of trade demands by stars, saying, "I wish all those matters were handled behind closed doors."