Basketball News
Nurkic ejected in testy Thunder-Blazers OT tussle
ESPN - 8 Mar 2019 11:33
Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic said he "shouldn't have put myself in that position," watching Portland fall to Russell Westbrook and the Thunder in OT after he was ejected late in regulation.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'It's Amazing That I Can Just Work in Silence'
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 09:41
Giannis Antetokounmpo has embraced Milwaukee, to a degree, because he can work and develop in comperative obscurity to your typical NBA superstar. “I'm a low-profile guy,” says The Greek Freak. The Bucks’ leading M...
DeAndre Jordan: 'People Think You're 30 and Think You're Old'
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 09:41
DeAndre Jordan is 30, and that’s nowhere near “old” according to the veteran big man. Jordan is annoyed by the suggestion he’s getting up there in age, and that his athleticism may be waning. DeAndre landed in Ne...
The Bucks showed Pacers how hard playoffs will be for Indiana
ESPN - 8 Mar 2019 08:53
The Pacers have been resilient without Victor Oladipo, but Giannis Antetokounmpo showed them how tough the road ahead can be.
Vernon Carey and Scottie Barnes Invented a SECRET LANGUAGE?!
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 04:27
Vernon Carey and Scottie Barnes are big players on the court, but they’re even bigger personalities. We went down to University School (FL) to meet up with the nation’s most dynamic duo for a day. From secret languag...
Walton: Lonzo may not return to Lakers this year
ESPN - 8 Mar 2019 23:22
Lonzo Ball might miss the rest of the season due to his injured ankle, Lakers coach Luke Walton said Friday.
Who had the best sneakers of Week 21 in the NBA?
ESPN - 8 Mar 2019 22:14
Riley Morrison's letter to Stephen Curry highlights Week 21 in sneakers.
Russell Westbrook: 'I would Boo Me Too if I Was the Other Team'
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 21:41
Fireworks erupted in Portland between the Thunder and Blazers, and Russell Westbrook was naturally in the middle of it all Thursday night. Westbrook got into it with Jusuf Nurkic, and made it clear he didn’t mind the r...
On Pro Basketball: Are Kyrie Irving and the Celtics on the Cusp of Winning, or Losing? No One Can Tell
The New York Times - 8 Mar 2019 21:12
The Celtics have been inconsistent and fraught with drama all season. But recent big wins suggest better days are on the way. Or not.
Here are the power rotation players Heat fans should be watching in college tournaments
Miami Herald - 8 Mar 2019 18:20
Who should Heat fans be watching closely during college basketball tournaments in the next month? Earlier this week, we examined guards and natural small forwards who could be NBA Draft …
Mailbag: With a month left in regular season, has Heat found a rotation that will stick?
Miami Herald - 8 Mar 2019 17:30
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). …
'Our window is now': For the surging Rockets, the CP3 questions can wait
ESPN - 8 Mar 2019 14:27
Chris Paul is looking like Chris Paul again as Houston soars up the Western Conference standings. Right now, that's all that matters to the Rockets.
Kobe Bryant Says Ben Simmons Has 'Got to Get a Jump Shot'
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 09:41
Kobe Bryant has one important piece of advice for Ben Simmons: develop a jumper, young man. The Black Mamba cautions that Simmons will otherwise live to regret it by the time his career ends. Bryant adds that he’s amaz...
'We've Got Four Years': Lakers to Monitor LeBron James' Workload
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 09:41
Luke Walton will be personally monitoring LeBron James‘s playing time “from here on out.” With the Lakers out of the playoff picture heading into the stretch run, Walton says the team is focused on keeping James fr...
LaMelo Ball Drops 40-Piece in First Playoff Game
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 05:34
LaMelo Ball and SPIRE Institute (OH) defeated Hillcrest Prep North (AZ) by over 30 points in their first playoff game in the Grind Session World Championships. Melo had 29 points at the half and finished with 42 points a...
Hawks' Carter, 42, hoping to play 22nd season
ESPN - 8 Mar 2019 04:06
Vince Carter told ESPN's Pardon The Interruption he thinks he can play one more season.
Pelicans' Holiday out with abdominal strain
ESPN - 8 Mar 2019 01:24
Guard Jrue Holiday, the Pelicans' second-leading scorer, is expected to be out at least a week with an abdominal strain
Report: Lakers to Put LeBron James on Minutes Restriction
SLAMonline - 8 Mar 2019 00:18
The Lakers will put LeBron James on a minutes restriction for the remainder of the season, reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. With 16 games remaining, it’s likely that the Lakers won’t play James in any back-to-ba...