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Fultz unlikely to play this year, Magic coach says
ESPN - 6 Mar 2019 04:57
Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is unlikely to suit up for the Magic this season, Orlando coach Steve Clifford told SiriusXM Radio on Monday, as he continues to rehab a "pretty significant" shoulder injury.
Rosters For The Inaugural Big Baller Brand All-American Game Revealed
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2019 23:39
Big Baller Brand revealed the rosters for its first annual BBB All-American Game today. Slated for March 31 in Las Vegas (Orleans Arena), the roster boasts five top-50 recruits in the Class of 2019, which include Jaden M...
America laughs at his misery now. But LeBron will find a way to end his career right | Opinion
Miami Herald - 6 Mar 2019 23:11
It is hard to work up much pity (or any) for a man making $153.3 million on a four-year contract to play basketball. So what we seem to be feeling …
Five-Star Guard Jalen Green Is UNICORN FAM
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2019 18:56
He claims "unicorn" status with the confidence of a dude who can do pretty much anything on the court, but it's an offcourt trait that really sets Jalen Green apart from his peers. "I don't really play video games," he s...
Dirk Nowitzki Says Luka Doncic Has 'No Holes' in His Game
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2019 14:01
Rookie star Luka Doncic has “no holes in his offensive game,” according to Mavs teammate Dirk Nowitzki. The future Hall of Famer says Doncic, 20, already a fully-rounded arsenal. Trae Young adds that he hopes to buil...
Steve Kerr: Warriors' Blowout Loss to Celtics 'Embarrassing'
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2019 13:49
Behind Gordon Hayward‘s 30 points off the bench Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics handed Golden State an “embarrassing” 128-95 home loss. Kevin Durant, however, did not agree with Steve Kerr‘s suggestion that the...
Trae Young Was 'Thinking' Too Much During Early-Season Struggles
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2019 13:17
Trae Young was over-thinking on the court when he began his NBA career, and admits the “first month of the year was difficult.” Young, 20, now feels the game “really starting to slow down” for him. Trae is nippin...
'I'm Gonna Win That Sh*t': D'Angelo Russell Says He's the Most Improve...
SLAMonline - 6 Mar 2019 13:00
D’Angelo Russell says the NBA’s Most Improved Player of the Year award is basically secured. “I’m gonna win that sh*t,” Russell vows. The 23-year-old first time All-Star is putting up 20.4 points and 6.8 assist...
Warriors' 33-point loss at home worst of Kerr era
ESPN - 6 Mar 2019 10:02
A 128-95 defeat to the Celtics on Tuesday marked the Warriors' fifth loss in eight games and their worst at home in the Steve Kerr era, prompting the coach to call on his team to play with more anger and intensity.
Embiid might make Houston trip; status uncertain
ESPN - 6 Mar 2019 08:25
76ers coach Brett Brown said Tuesday that All-Star center Joel Embiid, who is nursing a sore left knee, could join the team for its game Friday at Houston but would not speculate on his availability.
Towns scores 41 to derail OKC, George's return
ESPN - 6 Mar 2019 06:27
Karl-Anthony Towns had 41 points and 14 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Paul George's return to the Oklahoma City lineup with a 131-120 home win over the Thunder on Tuesday night.
Lakers' Kuzma (ankle) could miss up to a week
ESPN - 6 Mar 2019 02:57
Kyle Kuzma could miss up to one week after an MRI revealed a minor ankle sprain.