Basketball News
LeBron James's Agent, Rich Paul, Starts a Sports Division at a Hollywood Firm
The New York Times - 17 Jul 2019 16:46
Paul, the agent for nearly two dozen N.B.A. stars including James, will lead a new sports division for United Talent Agency.
Brandon Ingram Close To Normal Workouts Following Clotting Scare
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 16:40
Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram was welcomed as a member of the New Orleans franchise yesterday and spoke about his struggle to recover from a clotting issue that cut his 2018-19 season short. Originally diagnosed as a s...
Damian Lillard: Western Conference 'Definitely Not' Wide Open
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 06:23
This summer marked the death of the so-called NBA super team, but Damian Lillard isn’t buying it. Lillard says the Western Conference still features plenty of monster squads. Dame also feels pretty good about Portland�...
Nets GM: Kevin Durant Chose Brooklyn Because of Their System
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 06:12
Kevin Durant chose to join the Brooklyn Nets as an unrestricted free agent this summer due to their style of play, according to general manager Sean Marks. Marks says he has “no idea” if KD will suit up next season a...
Lawyer sentenced for scamming Barkley, others
ESPN - 17 Jul 2019 01:38
A lawyer convicted of swindling NBA star Charles Barkley and others was sentenced to five years in prison.
Bullock has back surgery day after Knicks signing
ESPN - 17 Jul 2019 23:45
The Knicks say they will provide an update on Reggie Bullock's rehab and progress around the start of training camp.
New Green days: Celts introduce Walker, Kanter
ESPN - 17 Jul 2019 23:17
The Celtics turned the page on the Kyrie Irving era when they introduced new additions Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter on Wednesday.
Pistons Claim Christian Wood Off Of Waivers
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 23:07
The Detroit Pistons have claimed big man Christian Wood off of waivers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Wood has shown flashes of intriguing promise at various points throughout his brief NBA career. In 28 G Leag...
Reggie Bullock Undergoes Surgery For Herniated Disc
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 22:05
Recent Knicks signee Reggie Bullock has undergone surgery to repair a herniated cervical disc, the team announced in a press release. Bullock recently inked a free agent contract with the franchise after a substantial re...
Raptors, Cameron Payne Agree To Two-Year Deal
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 19:58
Point guard Cameron Payne has agreed to a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 24-year-old has bounced around the NBA since he was selected No. 14 in the 2015 NBA Draft. He ...
THE UNDERGROUND GOAT: Lou Williams Is Your Favorite Player's Favorite Player
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 18:02
GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 223 FEATURING LOU WILLIAMS COP THE LOU WILLIAMS COVER TEE Lou Williams is somehow both underappreciated and respected. He's arrogant and humble. He's young and old. He's super laid-back and he's an...
Klutch Sports Group Gets Significant Investment From United Talent Agency
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 17:23
Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports Group, the talent agency that represents LeBron James, Anthony Davis and a growing list of NBA stars, has received a significant financial investment from the global United Talent Agency, Joe ...
Thunder GM: 'Russell Westbrook is the Most Important Player' in Franchise History
SLAMonline - 17 Jul 2019 06:24
The Oklahoma City Thunder officially announced the Russell Westbrook trade Tuesday, with general manager Sam Presti calling him “the most important player in the brief history” of the franchise. Westbrook, 30, was de...
Josh Jackson in diversion program for arrest
ESPN - 17 Jul 2019 01:24
Josh Jackson is in a diversion program to settle a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest from a May 10 incident at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Grizzlies' Jackson in diversion program for arrest
ESPN - 17 Jul 2019 01:24
Josh Jackson is in a diversion program to settle a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest from a May 10 incident at the Rolling Loud music festival in Miami Gardens, Florida.