Basketball News
'Whatever's Needed': DeMarcus Cousins Ready to Play Big Minutes for Warriors
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2019 12:52
DeMarcus Cousins is willing to take on any sort of workload for the banged-up Warriors in the NBA Finals. “Whatever’s needed,” Cousins said after scoring 11 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in 28 minutes, helping le...
Kawhi Leonard Sues Nike Over 'Klaw' Logo
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2019 12:52
Kawhi Leonard filed suit in federal court against Nike, claiming the footwear and apparel giant attempted to copyright his “Klaw” logo "unbeknownst to Leonard and without his consent." Leonard says he’s the owner o...
Klay Thompson Likely Questionable With Hamstring Strain
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2019 03:50
The Golden State Warriors haven’t been able to catch a break this postseason. On Sunday night it was star Klay Thompson’s turn to get bit by the injury bug. Thompson left the game with what has since been confirmed b...
Why the Heat is reportedly interested in trading for Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith
Miami Herald - 4 Jun 2019 22:50
The Heat has expressed interest in trading for Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith's unique contract in a move that could create more spending flexibility for Miami this offseason, according to …
David Griffin, Pels Listening To Anthony Davis Inquiries
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2019 20:27
David Griffin and the New Orleans Pelicans have begun listening to Anthony Davis trade inquiries, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The revelation comes less than a week after a sit-down meeting between the two par...
Introducing SLAM's 2019 High School All-American Boys Team
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2019 20:09
Meet SLAM's 2019 High School All-American boys squad. We spent an afternoon with the top seniors--James Wiseman, Vernon Carey Jr, Jaden McDaniels, Cole Anthony and Anthony Edwards--for our annual photo shoot. Get to know...
With Durant sidelined, non-Nike brands have big Finals opportunity
ESPN - 4 Jun 2019 17:19
Every Finals MVP for the past 13 seasons has been wearing sneakers from a Nike-owned brand, a streak that could come to an end this season.
Mailbag: Should Heat trade 'veteran guard' for Suns' No. 6 pick? It's not that easy
Miami Herald - 4 Jun 2019 16:12
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 …
Ricky Rubio: 'I Am Not Priority Number One' for the Utah Jazz
SLAMonline - 4 Jun 2019 12:52
Ricky Rubio says Utah’s front-office told him he is “not priority number one” this summer. Rubio, 28, will be an unrestricted free agent July 1. The Jazz explored trade options for the veteran point guard this seas...
Heat begins hosting pre-draft workouts with player in mix at No. 13
Miami Herald - 4 Jun 2019 00:22
A six-pack of Heat notes on a Monday: The Heat began a series of pre-draft visits and workouts at AmericanAirlines on Monday by hosting Gonzaga forward Brandon Clarke, according …