Basketball News
Report: Lakers Working to Create Another Max Salary Slot
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2019 13:13
The Lakers are reportedly working to expand the Anthony Davis swap in order to create another maximum salary slot. LeBron James and teammate Kyle Kuzma would be the only two players remaining on the roster if Los Angeles...
Celtics Reportedly Preparing to Lose Kyrie Irving and Al Horford
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2019 12:53
The Celtics are preparing for the possibility of losing both Kyrie Irving and teammate Al Horford in free agency this summer. Contract negotiations between Horford and Boston’s front-office reportedly fell apart, and t...
Sources: Horford to seek deal outside of Boston
ESPN - 19 Jun 2019 02:52
Al Horford is looking to hit free agency and sign a three- or four-year deal outside of Boston, league sources have told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Magic Johnson Says He Implored Lakers to Complete Anthony Davis Trade
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2019 19:35
Magic Johnson says he was in touch with the Lakers’ front-office prior to the Anthony Davis trade, urging them to get the blockbuster swap done. Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka tried and failed to complete the ...
Is Ja Morant the Next Mid-Major SUPERSTAR? Pre-Draft Highlights!
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2019 18:14
Ja Morant is looking to take the League by secret. At Murray State, Morant averaged 25 ppg, 10 apg and 6 rpg, and was college basketball’s other big aside from former AAU teammate Zion Williamson. We spent some time wi...
NBA to launch virtual sports betting game
ESPN - 19 Jun 2019 18:00
A virtual sports betting game featuring NBA highlights and footage will debut next season in U.S. and European gaming and lottery markets, the league and NBPA announced Wednesday.
Grizzlies Trading Mike Conley To Utah For Package With Grayson Allen, Picks
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2019 17:51
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading veteran guard Mike Conley to the Utah Jazz, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. In exchange, the rebuilding franchise will receive a package including two first-round picks, Grayson ...
Khris Middleton Expected To Land Max Deal After Turning Down Player Option
SLAMonline - 19 Jun 2019 17:10
Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton is expected to land a max contract after formally turning down his 2019-20 player option, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Fresh off of an All-Star campaign in which he played ...
Even without mystery, draft prop bets abound
ESPN - 19 Jun 2019 15:46
Zion Williamson's star is too bright for setting odds on his position in Thursday's NBA draft, but despite the expected outcomes, prop bets are still being placed.
Jeremy Lin, 'Reppin' Asians With Everything I Have,' Is Bigger Than an N.B.A. Title
The New York Times - 19 Jun 2019 02:18
The Toronto Raptors guard became the first Asian-American to win an N.B.A. championship, but the moment meant more than the sport or its trophy. Lin always has.