Basketball News
What's New For The 2019 NBA Lottery?
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 16:05
By the end of the day today, NBA fans will know which of 14 hopeful lottery teams will be in position to add Zion Williamson to their lineup next month. The results of tonight’s NBA lottery, which will air at 8:30 pm E...
Damian Lillard: Blazers 'Really Confident' vs Golden State
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 14:00
Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers are “really confident” about facing the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Lillard says the Warriors are “much better matchup for us” compared to the more physically-b...
Jimmy Butler: 'I Will Get a Max Contract Anywhere I Choose to Go'
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 13:00
Jimmy Butler is confident he will command a max deal this summer as an unrestricted free agent. The Sixers, who must also make a call on Tobias Harris in free agency, can offer Butler a five-year deal worth $188 million....
Kawhi vs. Giannis: Tired Raptors Head to Milwaukee for Slugfest
The New York Times - 14 May 2019 09:00
The Raptors, after one of the most memorable games in league history, have to immediately shift gears to take on the juggernaut Milwaukee Bucks. Here's what to look for.
Expansion Enemies tip off Big3: Arenas, Odom
ESPN - 14 May 2019 03:35
The expansion Enemies, coached by former Piston Bad Boy Rick Mahorn and featuring Gilbert Arenas and Lamar Odom, will play the expansion Bivouac in the Big3 opener in Detroit on June 22.
In the N.B.A. Lottery, the Knicks Will Take Their 14 Percent Shot at Zion Williamson
The New York Times - 14 May 2019 01:00
Under the previous lottery system, the Knicks -- by finishing with the league's worst record -- would have had a 25 percent chance at getting the Duke star.
The Financial Impacts Of The NBA Draft Lottery
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 23:31
The NBA Draft Lottery, held tonight at 8:30 pm, will impact the fate of several basketball franchises in more ways than one. Not only will teams find out if they’re in line to land the coveted top targets they’ve bee...
Bronny James and Strive For Greatness Are LOADED! LeBron James Pulls Up to EYBL Session 2 ''
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 23:28
Bronny James and Strive For Greatness have added more firepower to their arsenal. During Nike’s EYBL second stop in Indianapolis, SFG added Dior Johnson and Devontes Cobbs to the squad as LeBron James stood courtside. ...
'Seth Really Feels Like He's Better Than Steph': Curry Brothers Ready for Battle
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 23:00
Stephen Curry and his younger brother Seth are taking their sibling rivalry from the backyard to the NBA playoff stage. And according to Chris Strachan, a longtime family friend, "Seth really feels like he's better than ...
Heat assistant Juwan Howard linked to another NBA coaching vacancy
Miami Herald - 14 May 2019 22:03
Another head coaching search, another interview for Heat assistant coach Juwan Howard. The Heat confirmed it has granted permission to Howard to interview for the Timberwolves' head coaching job. ESPN …
NBA, NBCA aim to develop 'level' coaching pool
ESPN - 14 May 2019 21:42
The NBA and NBCA want to better train, prepare and identify coaches among groups that are underrepresented, including women, minorities and those of all religions and sexual orientations.
HOW IS EMONI BATES THIS GOOD ALREADY?!? Top Freshman DOMINATES EYBL Indy!
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 19:02
Emoni Bates is a walking cheat code. Bates, a 6-7 small forward from Michigan, is the No. 1 player in the Class of 2022 and drawing comparisons to Kevin Durant. Running with Bates Fundamentals in the EYBL, Emoni dominati...
Terry Rozier: 'I Might Have to Go. I Put Up With a Lot This Year'
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 19:00
Terry Rozier will be a restricted free agent this summer, and believes his time in Boston may be up. Rozier, 25, says he “might have to go” if the Celtics come back next season with the same roster. Scary Terry admit...
DREAMS 2 REALITY: Ja Morant Got It Out the Mud
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 17:34
GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 222 FEATURING JA MORANT. Ja Morant isn't used to being in the spotlight. It's something that's been a foreign language he's getting accustomed to every day. It could be the fans asking for autograp...
Mailbag: Have NBA playoffs given the Heat hope it's on right path?
Miami Herald - 14 May 2019 16:48
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 …
NBA draft lottery: Intel and analysis from our experts
ESPN - 14 May 2019 15:40
Here's everything you need to know before Tuesday's NBA draft lottery.
Ben Simmons Plans to 'Expand' His Game During Offseason
SLAMonline - 14 May 2019 13:00
Ben Simmons didn’t offer many details, but told reporters he plans to “expand” his game this summer. The 22-year-old acknowledged that he needs to develop his jumper, and punish defenses for sagging off of him. One...
Western Conference Finals Preview: Hungry for Its Own Title, Portland Aims to Dent Golden State's Dynasty
The New York Times - 14 May 2019 09:00
The Trail Blazers have run into the Warriors' buzz saw in two of the previous three seasons, but led by Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum they believe they can compete.