Basketball News
Warriors to talk future with KD, Klay this week
ESPN - 25 Jun 2019 00:25
Warriors general manager Bob Myers said "we'll see" when asked if he is optimistic heading into talks with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson.
Bucks' Giannis third-youngest player to win MVP
ESPN - 25 Jun 2019 06:18
The "Greek Freak" averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Named M.V.P. at N.B.A. Awards
The New York Times - 25 Jun 2019 06:12
Antetokounmpo, a 24-year-old from Greece, beat out Paul George of Oklahoma City and James Harden of Houston, who won the award last year.
Palace intrigue: Pistons may demolish old arena
ESPN - 25 Jun 2019 00:13
The Pistons' former home, The Palace of Auburn Hills, may be demolished as part of a redevelopment plan for the arena and its surrounding land.
Celtics' Smart optimistic about state of franchise
ESPN - 25 Jun 2019 23:08
"I'm excited," Marcus Smart said. "We're excited. As competitors, you have a season like we did last year and it leaves a funny taste in your mouth."
Mavs Plan To Offer Five-Year Max Contract To Kristaps Porzingis
SLAMonline - 25 Jun 2019 22:21
The Dallas Mavericks haven’t yet seen Kristaps Porziningis play a game in their jersey but that won’t prevent them from offering their mid-season acquisition a five-year max contract when the 2019-20 campaign officia...
Dallas, Boston Eager To Lure Kemba Walker From Charlotte
SLAMonline - 25 Jun 2019 21:56
While Kemba Walker can earn substantially more money on the open market by staying home and inking a supermax deal with the Charlotte Hornets, there will be no shortage of teams eager to lure him to their franchises. Mar...
Andre Iguodala: 'Nobody's Going to the Knicks, Sorry'
SLAMonline - 25 Jun 2019 20:30
No one from the Warriors' free agent class this summer is relocating to New York, according to Andre Iguodala. Iggy appears to be confident that Golden State will convince both Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson to re-sign. ...
Raptors prez Ujiri plans to stay in Toronto
ESPN - 25 Jun 2019 18:56
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he plans to stay in Toronto despite rumors that others teams could try to pry him away.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'MVP is Not About Stats and Numbers'
SLAMonline - 25 Jun 2019 13:28
A very emotional Giannis Antetokounmpo took home MVP honors Monday night at the NBA Awards. Antetokounmpo, 24, beat out Paul George and fellow All-Star James Harden for the League’s highest individual honor, earning 78...
Giannis wins 2019 NBA MVP
ESPN - 25 Jun 2019 05:39
Becomes second Bucks player to win the award, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won it three times.
Official 2019 NBA Awards Results (Updating)
SLAMonline - 25 Jun 2019 02:05
In the final days of the 2019-20 NBA campaign, media members voted for who they thought the winners of the league’s most coveted individual accolades should be. We broke down the three nominees for each category at the...
Is Cam Reddish the Next Paul George? Hawks Got a STEAL!
SLAMonline - 25 Jun 2019 00:16
Cam Reddish has a skill set on the court that’s been compared to Paul George. Reddish, who was selected No. 10 pick in the NBA Draft, will be joining Trae Young in Atlanta. Reddish was a part of the 2018 SLAM HS All-Am...