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NBA Playoff Kicks of the Night
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 16:56
Rocking the "International Drive" Under Armour Curry 6, Stephen Curry rallies the Dubs to a Game 2 victory. The post NBA Playoff Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAM.
Steve Kerr: Kevin Durant's Calf Strain a 'Little More Serious Than We Thought'
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 16:26
Kevin Durant‘s right calf strain is “a little more serious than we thought at the very beginning,” according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The team says KD “has shown good progress” during rehab, but remai...
Damian Lillard: 'There Was a Lot of Contact' on Andre Iguodala Steal
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 15:46
Damian Lillard felt “a lot of contact” when Andre Iguodala stripped the ball out of his hands with Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on the line Thursday night. Lillard says he understands that referees weren�...
Post Up: Curry Bros Shine as Warriors Complete 17-Point Comeback
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 06:13
Warriors 114, Trail Blazers 111 (GSW leads 2-0) The night was all about the Curry Brothers as Steph (37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists) and Seth (16 points, four steals, game-high +13 plus-minus) went head-to-head...
Romeo Langford could be an option for Heat, as long as shooting isn't too much an issue
Miami Herald - 17 May 2019 23:42
The Indiana Hoosiers never expected to Romeo Langford to quite be a deadeye shooter from long range. Even when he was one of the most touted prospects to come out …
Tyreke Evans Dismissed from NBA For Violating Anti-Drug Policy
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 23:06
The NBA announced that Pacers guard Tyreke Evans has been dismissed and disqualified from the NBA for violating the terms of the NBA and NBPA’s Anti-Drug Program. Evans is eligible to apply for reinstatement in two yea...
'Me': Draymond Green Says He's the Best Defender Ever
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 19:40
Draymond Green, according to a quite possibly biased observer, is the greatest defender in NBA history. Green says he “wholeheartedly” believes no one has ever played better defense than him. “Draymond is the Melo ...
Giannis Antetokounmpo: East 'Definitely Open' Without LeBron James
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 19:21
LeBron James‘s departure to Los Angeles last summer “definitely” opened up the Eastern Conference, according to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak admits he was slow to realize the Bucks’ increased odds to re...
Kevin Durant Produced Documentary 'Q Ball' To Debut on FSI
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 18:43
Q Ball, a documentary directed by Michael Tolajian and executive produced by Kevin Durant, takes a deep dive into “The Q,” California’s San Quentin State Prison, where basketball is used as an escape for the prison...
Does Sharife Cooper Deserve a Top 5 Ranking?! EYBL Session 2 Highlights
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 17:43
Sharife Cooper had an absolutely outstanding junior season, winning the Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year by racking up impressive averages of 27.2 points, 8.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 4.3 steals per game. Cooper ente...
On Pro Basketball: Hope, a Flimsy Concept Against Warriors, Is Slipping Away for the Trail Blazers
The New York Times - 17 May 2019 15:46
Andre Iguodala foils Damian Lillard, and the Warriors take a two-games-to-none lead.
Stephen Curry Outduels Seth Curry in Game 2
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 14:30
The Curry brothers put on a show Thursday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, with Stephen Curry winning the latest round of his sibling rivalry with Seth Curry. The elder Curry’s 37 points, 8 rebounds an...
Lillard: 'Lot of contact' by Iguodala on final play
ESPN - 17 May 2019 09:09
Damian Lillard said he felt there was "a lot of contact" when Andre Iguodala stripped him in the final seconds, but he said, "Obviously, the ref is not going to decide the game or jump in at that point."
Warriors Stage a Comeback to Beat the Blazers in Game 2
The New York Times - 17 May 2019 06:28
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, and Golden State rallied from a 15-point halftime deficit.
Warriors Say Kevin Durant Will Be Out Another Week
The New York Times - 17 May 2019 04:02
The team's timeline would mean that Durant could not return until at least Game 6 of the Western Conference finals against Portland.
Ep. 2 of the LEAGUEFITS PLAYOFFS Powered by 1800 Tequila
SLAMonline - 17 May 2019 01:01
We’re back with the second round of the LeagueFits Playoffs powered by 1800 Tequila and things got wild after we slid in a mystery match-up feat. Nick Young and Terry Rozier. Hit the video above to watch Swaggy P, Jord...
Kevin Porter feels like a top-5 pick, but could off-court issues drop him to Heat range?
Miami Herald - 17 May 2019 00:13
Kevin Porter Jr. understands everyone's criticisms. He knows he was immature for most of his freshman season with the USC Trojans, when he was suspended for about two weeks in …
Keeping Score: If Brook Lopez Seemed to Be Everywhere, It's Because He Was
The New York Times - 17 May 2019 00:10
The Bucks center starred on both ends of the court in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. To survive, Toronto will have to contain him.