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Cole Anthony Came to Oak Hill for GREATNESS: SLAM Day in the Life
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 21:59
When top-ranked point guard Cole Anthony knew it was time to kick his game to the next level, he went to the best high school in hoops history: Oak Hill. We spent some time with Cole, Kofi Cockburn and Cam Thomas in the ...
Cousins steps up for Warriors in win over Rockets
ESPN - 14 Mar 2019 09:24
DeMarcus Cousins scored 27 points and had 8 rebounds and 7 assists in a performance he said was the most in rhythm he has felt all season with Golden State.
Wade: "Just a professional win by us tonight"
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 08:59
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade talks to the media after their 108-74 win over the Detroit Pistons at AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Miami. …
Westbrook not interested in revisiting fan drama
ESPN - 14 Mar 2019 06:10
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook declined to share any thoughts on Wednesday about the Jazz issuing a lifetime ban to the fan with whom he had a heated exchange during Monday night's game in Utah.
Winslow: " I think we just came out with a lot more sense of urgency than they did"
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 05:28
Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow talks to the media after their 108-74 win over the Detroit Pistons at AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Miami. …
LeBron James: 'This Won't Be the Last Time I'll Be in the Postseason'
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 02:24
LeBron James is set to miss the postseason for the first time since 2005, but says he’ll be back on the NBA’s biggest stage soon enough. James concedes that the Los Angeles Lakers’ chances of qualifying for the pla...
Heat's Dwyane Wade questionable vs. Bucks due to elbow injury
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 23:59
After fielding a full roster in each of the past three games for the first time this season, there's a new injury that's popped up on the Heat's injury report. …
Anthony Edwards Will NOT Be Stopped | SLAM Day in the Life
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 23:19
Anthony Edwards refuses to be stopped and has no problem embarrassing anyone on the court. In the latest episode of SLAM Day in the Life, we caught up with Edwards, a five-star shooting guard in 2019, and his trainer to ...
The emerging reason to be more encouraged about the Heat's future
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 20:23
When Heat President Pat Riley was speaking of reasons for optimism in a recent interview with Fox Sports Sun's Jason Jackson, he made this clear: "We know the guys we …
Zion Williamson Cleared to Return for ACC Tournament
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 18:32
The Zion Williamson show is back. Earlier today, Duke posted his return on Twitter, notifying the world that Williamson was cleared to play. Williamson, who suffered a knee injury back in February, will play tonight agai...
Lonzo Ball: 'If I Get Traded, Then I Get Traded'
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 17:57
Lonzo Ball is entirely focused on getting healthy and improving his game this summer; he’s not worried about possibly getting traded from Los Angeles. The goal is to be the best player I can for whichever team," says B...
Podcast: A discussion about the Heat's place in the Eastern Conference playoff race
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 17:43
Don't look now, but the Heat is in control of the Eastern Conference's eighth and final playoff spot. After Wednesday's win over the Pistons, the No. 8 Heat (32-35) is …
Wayne Ellington gets picked for jersey swap. 'It's been an honor to play with D-Wade.'
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 16:44
For a handful of minutes Wednesday after the Miami Heat's 108-74 win against the Detroit Pistons, Wayne Ellington sat at his locker in the visiting locker room at AmericanAirlines Arena, …
Austin Rivers Says He Can Guard Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 13:11
Rockets guard Austin Rivers has enjoyed some success checking both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson this season, and says his speed and size allows him to “bother them a lot of times.” Rivers believes he can defend sm...
'That's 3-1': Houston Remains Confident Following Loss to Warriors
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 12:50
Head coach Mike D’Antoni warned that Houston is in “big trouble” if Wednesday night’s 106-104 loss to the visiting (and short-handed) Warriors didn’t get their attention. James Harden and his teammates, however...
'Not Sure Stupidity Juices Anyone': Draymond Green Dismisses Rockets' Chatter
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 12:28
The Rockets had plenty to say prior to Wednesday night’s showdown with Golden State, but according to Draymond Green, none of that “stupidity” served as motivation for the defending two-time NBA champions. Led by D...
Ellington: "It's been an honor to play with D-Wade"
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 09:22
Detroit Pistons guard Wayne Ellington talks to the media after their 108-74 loss to the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Miami. …
Photo gallery: Pistons at Heat | on Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 08:28
View photos from the Detroit Pistons at Miami Heat NBA basketball game at AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Miami. …
Spoelstra on win over the Pistons: "You can feel the energy "
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 05:13
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talks to the media after their 108-74 win over the Detroit Pistons at AmericanAirlines Arena on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Miami. …
After Heat's rout of Pistons, Winslow says: 'It felt like it meant a lot more to us'
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 04:03
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat's 108-74 win over the Detroit Pistons (34-33) on Wednesday at AmericanAirlines Arena. It marked the Heat's most lopsided win of the season. 1. That …
Miami Heat rips off 21-0 run to pick up a critical win against the Detroit Pistons
Miami Herald - 14 Mar 2019 03:52
The Miami Heat is in the hunt for the No. 7 seed and six minutes of dominance Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons in Miami helped the Heat's cause. Miami, which …
'I Meant No Disrespect': Klay Thompson Apologizes to Warriors Fans
SLAMonline - 14 Mar 2019 01:52
Klay Thompson apologized to Dub Nation for criticizing their lack of energy in a humiliating home loss to the Phoenix Suns. “I meant no disrespect,” Thompson wrote on Twitter. Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob ad...