Basketball News
Dwane Casey: 'Exciting' to Watch Raptors Win Title
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 13:41
Former Raptors head coach Dwane Casey says it was “good to see” Toronto win the NBA championship. Casey was fired last summer after guiding them to a team-record 59 regular season wins, and was named Coach of the Yea...
Shaq Watches Shareef O'Neal & Cassius Stanley at the Drew League!
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 00:24
Shaq pulled up to the Drew League this past weekend to watch his son Shareef O’Neal hoop. O’Neal, who was running with Tuff Crowd, went head-to-head against Cassius Stanley and his squad, Hometown Favorites, at the l...
Sixers Waive Two-Way Signee Haywood Highsmith
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 23:58
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived forward Haywood Highsmith, Derek Bodner of The Athletic writes. Highsmith played in five contests for the Sixers last season. Highsmith initially signed his two way deal in January, whi...
Knicks fined $50K for banning Daily News
ESPN - 24 Jun 2019 22:27
The Knicks have been fined $50K for banning reporters from the New York Daily News from a post-draft presser on Friday.
Marbury named coach of Beijing team in CBA
ESPN - 24 Jun 2019 22:21
The Beijing Royal Fighters of the Chinese Basketball Association hired Stephon Marbury as their new head coach Monday.
Blazers Trading Evan Turner To Hawks For Kent Bazemore
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 21:52
The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Evan Turner to the Atlanta Hawks for Kent Bazemore, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Both veteran wings are on expiring contracts in 2019-20. While the Hawks have no shortage of ...
Phoenix Suns To Decline 2019-20 Team Option On Jimmer Fredette
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 21:49
The Phoenix Suns will turn down their 2019-20 team option on Jimmer Fredette, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets. The decision will clear the way for Fredette to play summer league with the Golden State Warriors. Fred...
Knicks Fined For Banning New York Daily News From Presser
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 21:04
The New York Knicks have been fined $50,000 for violating the NBA’s rules regarding equal access for media, the league announced in a press release. The franchise came under fire for its decision to ban the New York Da...
The 2019 LeagueFits All-Drip Teams are STACKED
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 20:40
There’s an ancient proverb that says, “You look good, you feel good. You feel good, you play good. You play good, they pay good.” It’s a proverb that rings its truth every day in the NBA. Players around the Leagu...
Pistons To Sign Second-Round Pick Jordan Bone To Two-Way Contract
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 20:13
The Detroit Pistons trade back into the second-round to nab Tennessee guard Jordan Bone with the 57th pick last week. Now, Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press writes, the parties have agreed on a two-way contract. By s...
Lakers To Sign Zach Norvell To Two-Way Contract
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 19:34
The Los Angeles Lakers will sign Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell to a two-way contract when the 2019-20 season officially begins, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Norvell played two seasons at Gonzaga before declaring ...
LaMelo Ball Gets Tested in Close Game at the Drew League!
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 19:28
LaMelo Ball has been hooping at the Drew League before he leaves to Australia. Ball, running with No Shnacks, helped his squad come out with a win down the stretch to remain undefeated. We spent the day with Ball back in...
Cavaliers Agree To Two-Way Deal With Kansas State Forward Dean Wade
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 19:25
The Cleveland Cavaliers will sign undrafted Kansas State forward Dean Wade to a two-way contract, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. The four-year senior averaged 12.9 points and 6.2 rebound per game in his final NCAA...
Chris Paul: 'I Never Demanded a Trade'
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 18:05
Chris Paul says he “never asked for a trade, out of Houston. Paul, 34, continues to insist that’s perfectly content as a member of the Rockets, this despite multiple published reports alleging otherwise. CP3 and All-...
Agent: Willie Cauley-Stein 'Needs a Fresh Start'
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 16:55
It’s time for Willie Cauley-Stein to “move on” from Sacramento, according to his agent. Cauley-Stein, 25, averaged 11.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals while starting 81 games last season. The King...
Report: Kawhi Leonard 'Seriously Considering' Re-Signing in Toronto
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 13:28
Kawhi Leonard is said to be “seriously considering” re-signing with the Raptors as an unrestricted free agent this summer. Leonard, 27, will decline his 2019-20 player option worth $21.3 million. The two-time NBA Fin...
Kawhi Leonard To Decline 2019-20 Player Option, Hit Free Agency
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 01:30
Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard will turn down his 2019-20 player option and become an unrestricted free agent, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. The decision is no surprise given the pay raise that Leonard is ...
RJ Barrett is a New York Knick! Canada's Next SUPERSTAR?
SLAMonline - 24 Jun 2019 00:11
RJ Barrett looks the be the Knicks’ next superstar. Barrett, who was recently selected No. 3 in the NBA Draft, is looking to put the Knicks back on the map as he calls Madison Square Garden home. The post RJ Barrett is...