Basketball News
Sources: Suns to meet with Williams on Friday
ESPN - 25 Apr 2019 22:48
Sixers assistant Monty Williams will meet with the Suns on Friday, and he has a second interview with the Lakers on Thursday, sources tell ESPN.
Damian Lillard Calls Matchup With Russell Westbrook a 'Moment of Truth'
SLAMonline - 25 Apr 2019 12:59
For Damian Lillard, his first round playoff war with longtime nemesis Russell Westbrook was “the moment of truth.” Lillard took exception to Westbrook’s on-court boast that he had been “busting” his ass for yea...
Clint Capela: Rockets 'Want to Face' Golden State
SLAMonline - 25 Apr 2019 12:58
Rockets center Clint Capela wants to face Golden State in Round Two of the NBA playoffs, a statement that clearly made teammate Chris Paul uncomfortable at the podium Wednesday night. James Harden led the way with 26 poi...
Griffin has knee surgery, will be ready for camp
ESPN - 25 Apr 2019 03:47
Detroit Pistons star forward Blake Griffin has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
Lowe's NBA playoff winners and losers: Russ, Dame and the Warriors
ESPN - 25 Apr 2019 01:13
Zach Lowe runs through the players and teams that have mattered most in Round 1.
N.B.A. and Kings Will Investigate Claim Against Luke Walton
The New York Times - 25 Apr 2019 23:59
The Kings coach was accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Westbrook rejects critics after series loss
ESPN - 25 Apr 2019 23:04
Russell Westbrook dismissed the critics during his media session to end the Thunder season.
GM thinks Nets' success will attract free agents
ESPN - 25 Apr 2019 22:09
Nets general manager Sean Marks believes the team's success this season will help attract free agents this summer.
Finding Lonzo Ball's Missing $1.5 Million, and Himself
The New York Times - 25 Apr 2019 21:30
The Uganda-born financial whiz who blew the whistle on the possibility of fraud in the basketball star's accounts traveled a long, emotional journey to success.
Cassius Stanley DOES JUMPMAN LOGO Over Allen Iverson But Was it Enough?
SLAMonline - 25 Apr 2019 19:52
Cassius Stanley was on a mission to shut down the gym on day one of the Iverson Roundball Classic. Stanley, the recent Duke commit, used Allen Iverson as a prop in the dunk contest as Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson were...
Clips' Williams: Warriors erred in 'looking ahead'
ESPN - 25 Apr 2019 17:33
After a Game 5 victory, Lou Williams called out the Warriors for keeping an eye on potential second-round opponent Houston.
Doc Rivers: Lou Williams a Great Scorer 'Just Like Curry, Just Like Durant'
SLAMonline - 25 Apr 2019 12:58
Lou Williams is a “great scorer, just like [Stephen] Curry, just like [Kevin] Durant,” according to Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. Williams poured in 33 points and handed out 10 assists Wednesday night in a 129-121 ...
Mitchell 'going to be better' after dismal series
ESPN - 25 Apr 2019 09:09
After shooting just 32.1 percent from the floor in the Jazz's five-game series loss to the Rockets, a motivated Donovan Mitchell vowed to "be better, simply put."