Basketball News
It Takes Real Skills to Be a Fake Stephen Curry
The New York Times - 31 May 2019 18:27
Two basketball impersonators, Brandon Armstrong and Maxim Peranidze, give their insights into the fledgling world of sports comedy that has brought them fame.
Cousins relishes 'incredible feeling' in return
ESPN - 31 May 2019 09:37
For the first time since tearing his left quad on April 15, Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins returned to action in Thursday night's Game 1 loss to the Raptors, later telling reporters, "I don't take any of these moments ...
Post Up: Pascal Siakam Scores 32, Raptors Drop Warriors in Game 1
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 07:05
Warriors 109, Raptors 118 (TOR leads 1-0) The Warriors’ streak of four straight NBA Finals with a game one victory came to an end as the Raptors took care of business in Toronto. Kawhi Leonard struggled to get going, s...
What to Watch for in Game 1 of the Raptors vs. Warriors N.B.A. Finals
The New York Times - 31 May 2019 00:17
Golden State begins its quest for a third straight championship at 9 p.m. Thursday in Toronto. One big surprise? DeMarcus Cousins is back.
Ep. 3 of the LEAGUEFITS PLAYOFFS Powered by 1800 Tequila
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 22:36
The LeagueFits Playoffs powered by 1800 Tequila came down to a WILD ending. Ep. 3 feat. the final four contestants — Terry Rozier, Ben Simmons, PJ Tucker and Russell Westbrook — competing for the NBA’s drip crown j...
NBA Fines Clippers for Doc Rivers' Comments about Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 21:23
The NBA fined the Clippers $50,000 on Friday for tampering after Doc Rivers praised Kawhi Leonard on an ESPN broadcast this week. While appearing on ESPN’s Playoff Preview show on Tuesday, Rivers said that Leonard “i...
Milwaukee mulls offering $400K to Bucks' Brown
ESPN - 31 May 2019 21:15
The city of Milwaukee has scheduled a June 10 council vote to determine if it will extend a $400,000 offer to Bucks player Sterling Brown to settle his lawsuit against city police.
Durant to miss Game 2; Iguodala: Good to play
ESPN - 31 May 2019 20:53
Warriors star Kevin Durant, who hasn't played since injuring his right calf in the Western Conference semifinals, will miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Toronto on Sunday.
Durant to miss Game 2; Iguodala good to play
ESPN - 31 May 2019 20:53
Warriors star Kevin Durant, who hasn't played since injuring his right calf in the Western Conference semifinals, will miss Game 2 of the NBA Finals against Toronto on Sunday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'I Gotta Be More Skilled'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 19:37
Giannis Antetokounmpo “learned a lot of things watching” Kawhi Leonard operate in the Eastern Conference Finals, and vows to develop a dominant mid-range game to counteract defenses who build a wall around him. Antet...
Mikey Williams goes WILD on Memorial Day Weekend! ✈️
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 19:14
Arguably the best eighth grader in the country, Mikey Williams went off last weekend in SoCal. Leading his Compton Magic U15 squad into bracket play, Mikey made the game look easy while scoring in a variety of ways. Chec...
2019 NBA Finals Kicks of the Night: Game 1
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 18:47
Toronto’s first appearance in the NBA Finals was a victorious one as the Raptors handled the Warriors 118-109 in Game 1. Kawhi Leonard debuted a black/gold of his signature New Balance OMN1S en route to a 23-point perf...
Kevin Porter Jr Official NBA Draft Workout!
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 18:20
Former USC Trojan Kevin Porter Jr had his NBA pre-draft workout this week in Los Angeles. With dozens of scouts on hand, Porter showcased his versatile offensive skill set and freakish athleticism with a few highlight re...
Kevin Durant Expected To Return Mid-Series
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 16:02
Injured forward Kevin Durant is expected to return to action for the Golden State Warriors partway through the NBA Finals, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports writes. The superstar has been out of action since the team’s seco...
Mike D'Antoni: 'We Could Not Come to Terms on an Extension'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 15:49
Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni broke off contract talks with the front-office Thursday, and says he is “looking forward to the year and having a great season.” D’Antoni, 68, had hoped for a three-year extension...
Draymond Green: 'It Wasn't Really a Scuffle' With Drake
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 14:10
Draymond Green brushed off a heated interaction Thursday night with Drake following Game 1 of the NBA Finals. "It wasn't really a scuffle," an exasperated Green told reporters following Toronto’s 118-109 win. Drizzy, m...
Stephen Curry: Game 1 Loss to Raptors 'Not the End of the World'
SLAMonline - 31 May 2019 13:53
Stephen Curry and the Warriors were stunned Thursday night by Toronto in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Curry, however, says the 118-109 loss is “not the end of the world.” Pascal Siakam led the way for the Raptors with a...
Silver thanked Jazz for handling fan situation
ESPN - 31 May 2019 07:53
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday night that, after a heated exchange involving a Jazz fan and Thunder star Russell Westbrook back in March, he spoke with the Jazz and thanked them for how they handled its after...