Basketball News
Rich Paul: Anthony Davis Sacrificed $4 Million to Help the Lakers
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 20:55
Anthony Davis “wanted to do what's best for the team,” by waiving a $4 million trade kicker when he was dealt to Los Angeles by the New Orleans Pelicans, according to his agent Rich Paul. Paul adds that AD’s decisi...
Can LeBron make this Lakers roster work?
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 14:38
Can LeBron James turn this Lakers team with Anthony Davis, DeMarcus Cousins and others into contenders for the NBA title?
Report: Kawhi Leonard Also Recruited Kyrie Irving
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 13:29
Kawhi Leonard turned into the ultimate recruiter this summer, reportedly pursuing a trio of superstars to join him in L.A. Leonard ultimately convinced Paul George to team up on the Clippers, but had initially reached ou...
JaMychal Green Nearing Two-Year Deal With Clippers
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 03:45
JaMychal Green will remain with the Clippers on a two-year deal, $10MM deal. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Green turned down more lucrative offers to remain in Los Angeles and attempt to win a championship...
Conley embraces championship talk at Jazz intro
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 02:05
The Jazz vaulted themselves into the championship conversation by trading for Conley in mid-June, the timing acting as what executive Dennis Lindsey called an "accelerant" for Bojan Bogdanovic in considering Utah as his ...
Spurs Sign Quinndary Weatherspoon To Two-Way Deal
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 01:42
The Spurs have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to a two-way contract. Weatherspoon was the No. 49 overall pick in the 2019 draft. The 6’4″ guard spent four years at Mississippi State. He’s one of just three players a...
Report: Russell Westbrook Began 'Quietly Grumbling' After First Round Exit
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 20:12
Russell Westbrook reportedly began to express displeasure with the state of affairs in OKC after the Thunder were booted out of the postseason in the first round for the third year in a row. Paul George kicked things int...
D'Angelo Russell: Playing for Warriors a 'Huge Opportunity'
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 19:50
D’Angelo Russell is “excited” to join the Warriors, even if he realizes that he may not be in a Golden State uniform for very long. Russell, 23, knows the Dubs may end up moving on after acquiring him from the Broo...
Zion Williamson: Sitting Out Summer League 'Precautionary'
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 19:49
Zion Williamson has been shut down for the remainder of Las Vegas Summer League after playing just nine minutes. The Pelicans are taking a “precautionary” approach with the prized top pick in this summer’s NBA Draf...
Stephen Jackson TALKS THAT REAL SH*T to HS Hoopers | SLAM Practice
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 19:06
Stephen Jackson is on the Mount Rushmore of NBA players that are really about that life. Jackson, a 17-year vet, pulled up to the Iverson Classic practice and kept it all the way real about the game with some of the nati...
Three biggest gambling takeaways from the NBA summer league
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 18:53
What have we learned from a gambling perspective so far at the NBA summer league? Here are the three things that stick out.
Suns waive Korver, paving way for his free agency
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 16:03
The Suns have waived forward Kyle Korver, the team announced Monday, clearing the way for the veteran sharpshooter to become a free agent.
Dwight Howard: 'I Don't Have an Ego -- It's Dead'
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 13:37
Dwight Howard says his ego “had to die” for him to become the person (and basketball player) he is today. Howard, 33, realizes he can no longer be “that main dude” on an NBA team. The big fella joined his fifth t...
Oladipo: Injury made me appreciate game more
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 03:49
Victor Oladipo watched the NBA's 2019 playoffs much in the same manner many of its devoted fans did: by cursing at his television set when his Indiana Pacers faltered in his absence.
Hawks send Spellman to Warriors for Jones, pick
ESPN - 9 Jul 2019 00:39
The Warriors acquired big man Omari Spellman from Atlanta, a move that saves them money and gives their lineup some flexibility.
Suns Waive Kyle Korver
SLAMonline - 9 Jul 2019 00:20
In an expected move, the Suns have waived Kyle Korver, as the NBA’s transaction log indicates. Korver’s $7.5 million deal was only guaranteed for $3.44 million and Phoenix waived him to accommodate its free agent sig...