Basketball News
Marc Gasol Turns Memphis into Jurassic Park South
The New York Times - 10 Jun 2019 09:00
Instead of burning Gasol's jerseys or booing him, Grizzlies fans want to host a parade for their team's former center if the Raptors win a title.
Rockets, Mike D'Antoni Re-Negotiating Extension
SLAMonline - 10 Jun 2019 06:06
Mike D’Antoni and the Rockets are reportedly close to an agreement after restarting talks on a contract extension. Owner Tim Fertitta and general manager Daryl Morey paid D’Antoni a visit at his offseason home in Wes...
Stephen Curry: 'Nobody's Going to Feel Sorry for Us at All'
SLAMonline - 10 Jun 2019 06:06
Stephen Curry and the Warriors aren’t expecting anyone to feel “sorry” for them with their backs against the wall, and Game 5 of the NBA Finals looming. Golden State is down 3-1 to the Toronto Raptors, and could be...
Tony Parker, Former Spurs Star, Retires From NBA
The New York Times - 10 Jun 2019 22:22
Parker, 37, was a six-time N.B.A. All-Star and the Spurs' point guard during their run of four championships. He was the first European-born finals MVP.
Sharife Cooper STILL UNDERRATED?! " Full Spring Highlights
SLAMonline - 10 Jun 2019 21:59
After averaging 25 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds in EYBL, Sharife Cooper has shown that he’s one of the best--if not the best--point guard in the 2020 class. Most scouts still have him ranked in the upper teens, but...
Retired D-Wade receives Magic Johnson Award
ESPN - 10 Jun 2019 21:47
Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat has been selected as this season's winner of the Magic Johnson Award, presented by the Pro Basketball Writers Association.
Raptors Fever Takes Toronto, as a Diverse City Embraces a Team That Looks Like It
The New York Times - 10 Jun 2019 21:02
It's is not just about the basketball. The ethnically diverse Raptors reflect Canada's largest city in the 21st century.
What to Expect if Kevin Durant Returns: It's Far From a Lock for the Warriors
The New York Times - 10 Jun 2019 20:46
Durant had 51 points against Toronto in one game this season. But the Raptors beat the Warriors both times they met.
Back From Foot Fracture, Bol Bol To Hold Invite-Only Workout On Wednesday
SLAMonline - 10 Jun 2019 20:33
High risk, high upside draft prospect Bol Bol will hold an invite-only private work out with select teams ahead of the NBA draft this Wednesday, Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated reports. Bol has spent the past five month...
Kerr: Durant a game-time call to play Monday
ESPN - 10 Jun 2019 19:27
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that Kevin Durant is a game-time call for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Sources: Pelicans open to multiteam Davis deal
ESPN - 10 Jun 2019 19:19
The Pelicans have begun to share the framework of an Anthony Davis trade with interested teams, with New Orleans open to a multiteam deal as well.
Harden, Davis headline USA's World Cup roster
ESPN - 10 Jun 2019 18:59
James Harden and Anthony Davis headline Team USA's roster for this summer's FIBA World Cup in China.
Crossing Over to the N.B.A. Beat
The New York Times - 10 Jun 2019 18:51
For Sopan Deb, a onetime politics reporter, getting a job to write about basketball -- something he's followed passionately since he was 6 -- feels like discovering a Golden Ticket.
Tony Parker To Retire From NBA
SLAMonline - 10 Jun 2019 18:07
After 18 seasons in the NBA, point guard Tony Parker plans to retire from the NBA, Marc Spears of The Undefeated reports. The 37-year-old had a reasonably productive year with the Charlotte Hornets after 17 years as a me...
Pels hire Swin Cash for senior front-office job
ESPN - 10 Jun 2019 13:02
Swin Cash, the former UConn and WNBA star, will join the Pelicans in a senior front-office position, the team announced Monday.
Kawhi Leonard: 'I Wouldn't Be Here' Without Load Management
SLAMonline - 10 Jun 2019 06:07
Kawhi Leonard believes so-called load management throughout the regular season is the reason he is playing so well for the Raptors. Leonard, 27, suited up in 60 games before turning into a postseason monster that has Tor...
Draft prospect Charles Matthews tears ACL
ESPN - 10 Jun 2019 00:33
Former Michigan guard Charles Matthews suffered a torn ACL during a workout with the Celtics, his agent told ESPN.