Basketball News
Channing Frye: 'If You Think I Suck, I'll See You at L.A. Fitness in a Year'
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 17:34
Channing Frye is retiring after this season, and dares his amateur critics to meet him at the gym next year. Frye, 35, is perfectly happy with the way his NBA career turned out. The 13-year veteran has put up averages of...
Lithuanian prospect Sirvydis enters NBA draft
ESPN - 3 Apr 2019 16:45
Lithuanian wing Deividas Sirvydis, the No. 48 prospect in the ESPN Top 100, has submitted paperwork to enter the NBA draft.
Russell Westbrook Dedicates His '20-20-20' Triple-Double to Nipsey Hussle
The New York Times - 3 Apr 2019 16:30
The Oklahoma City Thunder star joined Wilt Chamberlain on Tuesday when he became only the second player in N.B.A. history to have at least 20 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a game.
'That's for Nipsey': Russell Westbrook Delivers 20-20-21 Performance
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 12:25
Russell Westbrook became the second player since Wilt Chamberlain to record a 20-20-20 performance Tuesday night. Westbrook finished with 20 points, 20 rebounds and 21 assists in the OKC Thunder’s 119-103 win against t...
Is IMG Academy THE AVENGERS of High School Hoops? | SLAM Day in the Life Ep. 1
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 03:11
Y’all can’t tell me that Noah Farrakhan, Josh Green, Armando Bacot, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Jaden Springer couldn’t serve Thanos the fade! IMG Academy hoopers are just wired different. Peep Episode 1 of IMG’s ...
Ja Morant To Declare For Draft
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 23:07
Fresh off of an impressive showing in the NCAA Tournament, Murray State sensation and potential second-overall pick Ja Morant has officially declared to enter the draft. Morant enjoyed a standout campaign for the Racers ...
Source: Sixers to sign veteran center Monroe
ESPN - 3 Apr 2019 21:40
Veteran center Greg Monroe, who has averaged 4.8 points and 4.1 rebounds in 40 games with the Raptors and Celtics this season, will join the 76ers on Thursday, a source told ESPN.
UPDATE: Sixers Waive Big Man Justin Patton
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 21:40
Update #1 (Apr. 4, 9:37 AM):The NBA’s transaction log officially lists Justin Patton as having been waived on April 3. The Philadelphia 76ers plan to release Justin Patton in order to make room free agent Greg Monroe, ...
Sixers To Sign Greg Monroe, Waive Justin Patton
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 21:36
The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign veteran big man Greg Monroe tomorrow, Jordan Shultz of ESPN reports. The 28-year-old center is expected to put pen to paper Thursday after the team waives Justin Patton. Monroe has alr...
Podcast: A last look at the Eastern Conference playoff mess and appreciating Dwyane Wade
Miami Herald - 3 Apr 2019 16:20
The Miami Heat season is playing out the way it always felt like it would. With five games left in the regular season, the Heat is clinging to the final …
Shaquille O'Neal: Giannis Antetokounmpo 'Better Than Me at 24'
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 12:55
Shaquille O’Neal says 24-year-old Giannis Antetokounmpo is better than he was at the same age. The Hall of Fame center also gave The Greek Freak his “Superman” nickname back in November. Giannis is having an MVP-ca...
KD ejected; 1 tech shy of 1-game suspension
ESPN - 3 Apr 2019 08:38
The Warriors' Kevin Durant was ejected on Tuesday against the Nuggets for arguing a call. He is one technical shy of an automatic one-game suspension.
Post Up: Russell Westbrook Pays Homage to Nipsey Hussle with 20/20/20 Line
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 07:03
Lakers 103 (35-43), Thunder 119 (45-33) Oklahoma City took care of business against a Lakers team missing LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart. Russell Westbrook (20 points, 21 dimes, 20 boa...
Rocket Watts Is COLD! | Senior Season Highlights
SLAMonline - 3 Apr 2019 03:29
This past season, Rocket Watts proved to be one of the coldest perimeter shooters in high school basketball. The 6-2 guard from Detroit teamed up with LaMelo Ball at SPIRE Institute to form one of the most entertaining b...
Follow live: Thunder look to get back on track vs. Lakers
ESPN - 3 Apr 2019 03:22
Playoff seeding is on the line for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they host the Los Angeles Lakers.