Basketball News
Sports of The Times: Don't Give the Title to the Warriors Yet
The New York Times - 7 May 2019 17:22
After 48 sweaty, tumbling, raucous minutes, the Rockets scored a 112-108 victory and knotted the series.
On Pro Basketball: Kyrie Irving Is Off Target Again, and the Celtics Are on Life Support
The New York Times - 7 May 2019 15:42
He was 7 of 22 from the field in Game 4. "For me, the 22 shots, I should've shot 30," he said. "I'm that great of a shooter."
Steve Kerr: Kevin Durant 'Got More Weapons Than Michael Jordan Has'
SLAMonline - 7 May 2019 12:34
Kevin Durant has “got more weapons” as a basketball player than Michael Jordan possessed, according to Steve Kerr. MJ’s former teammate in Chicago, and KD’s current coach, says Durant is “more of a thinker on t...
Steve Kerr: Rockets 'Got a Lot of Middle Linebackers on That Team'
SLAMonline - 7 May 2019 12:33
Led by James Harden--38 points, 10 rebounds--and plenty of physical play, Houston dug themselves out of a 0-2 hole to knot up the West semis at 2-2 with a 112-108 victory over Golden State in Game 4 Monday night. "They'v...
Giannis Antetokounmpo Dominates Boston in Game 4
SLAMonline - 7 May 2019 12:33
The Bucks took a commanding 3-1 series lead over Boston behind 39 points and 16 rebounds from Giannis Antetokounmpoin a 113-101 Game 4 win Monday night. Milwaukee’s bench also more picked up the slack, building a doubl...
New Wolves prez promises to question norms
ESPN - 7 May 2019 01:50
New Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas promises to question norms in everything the team does while rebuilding.
Amari Bailey SILENCES HECKLER & DROPS 44 with Game Winner!
SLAMonline - 7 May 2019 21:27
Amari Bailey wants to let the world know that he’s got next. Bailey, a five-star guard in the Class of 2022 from Sierra Canyon, recently put up 44 points to lead his Mac Irvin Fire squad to victory at the Spiece Run-N-...
Alonzo Mourning to represent Heat at next week's NBA Draft lottery
Miami Herald - 7 May 2019 19:48
The Heat will be represented by a former player and current team executive at next week's draft lottery. Alonzo Mourning, who is the Heat's vice president of player programs, will …
Mailbag: Should Heat consider trading its first-round pick?
Miami Herald - 7 May 2019 17:48
The 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). You …
Kyle Lowry and Masai Ujiri Had a 'Well-Needed Conversation'
SLAMonline - 7 May 2019 12:33
Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry and team president Masai Ujiri sat down for a “well-needed” mid-season chat, to clear the air. Lowry felt betrayed after Toronto traded his good friend DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio, in ...
Warriors not panicking after second straight loss
ESPN - 7 May 2019 09:58
After another disappointing loss in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Rockets, the Warriors are confident heading into Wednesday's Game 5 at home, with Draymond Green noting, "We know the answer to ou...
Post Up: PJ Tucker, James Harden Shine as Rockets Tie Series
SLAMonline - 7 May 2019 07:58
Rockets 112, Warriors 108 (Tied 2-2) James Harden scored a game-high 38 points, but it was the efforts of former overseas journeyman PJ Tucker (17 points, 10 rebounds, two steals, block) that pushed Houston to a game fou...
Bucks lean on bench en route to 3-1 series lead
ESPN - 7 May 2019 07:53
With their stars sitting due to foul trouble, the Bucks once again got a heavy offensive boost from their "Bench Mob" in the third quarter Monday night and took a 3-1 series lead against the Celtics.
Smart returns, scores 3 in Celts' loss vs. Bucks
ESPN - 7 May 2019 00:24
The Celtics will have their emotional leader in the lineup against the Bucks in Game 4 Monday night.
Celtics' Smart (oblique) available to play Game 4
ESPN - 7 May 2019 00:24
The Celtics will have their emotional leader in the lineup against the Bucks in Game 4 Monday night.
NBA G League Elite Camp Invitees Unveiled
SLAMonline - 7 May 2019 00:23
The NBA has unveiled its list of NBA G League Elite Camp invitees, including 40 G League prospects and 40 other draft-eligible prospects as determined by a vote among teams. The 80 invitees will participate in a three-da...