Basketball News
NBA free agents: Team-by-team lists for 2020 and 2021
ESPN - 18 Jul 2019 15:49
Who are the upcoming free agents for the next two offseasons? We have the lists for every team in the league.
After strong summer-league play, Celtics' Edwards signs with Adidas
ESPN - 18 Jul 2019 18:26
Carsen Edwards averaged 19.4 points during summer-league action, signed a four-year contract with Boston and now has a deal to wear the sneakers he admired growing up.
Dwight Howard Thanks Kobe Bryant for Calling Him 'Soft'
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 07:30
Dwight Howard has come to grudgingly appreciate being called “soft” by former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant during an-court skirmish. The big fella initially hated Bryant for the remark, which went viral, but says they...
Shaquille O'Neal: 'I Would Teach Those Guys How to Beat the Superteams'
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 01:50
If he were at the height of his basketball powers, and still playing today, Shaquille O’Neal says he wouldn’t join forces with other superstar players as an unrestricted free agent. Intead, O’Neal claims he would t...
Kemba Walker: 'It's Cool to Wear Antoine Walker's Number'
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 01:00
The Celtics formally introduced All-Star point guard Kemba Walker to the local press Wednesday, and he revealed that former C’s forward Antoine Walker gave him “the blessing” to rock his old #8 jersey. “There’s...
Pacers Agree To Deal With Amida Brimah
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 22:26
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent big man Amida Brimah, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. Brimah went undrated in 2017 after a four-year career at UCONN. Brimah has bounced around the ...
Rockets star Harden buys stake in MLS' Dynamo
ESPN - 18 Jul 2019 21:52
Houston Rockets superstar James Harden has purchased a minority stake in the investment group that controls MLS' Houston Dynamo, the NWSL's Houston Dash and BBVA Stadium, the Dynamo announced Thursday.
Source: Raptors' Lowry has surgery on thumb
ESPN - 18 Jul 2019 18:58
Guard Kyle Lowry hopes to be ready for USA Basketball training camp and the FIBA World Cup later in the summer after undergoing surgery on his left thumb, a source told ESPN.
Shaquille Harrison, Bulls Agree To One-Year Deal
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 15:22
The Chicago Bulls have agreed to re-sign point guard Shaquille Harrison to a one-year deal, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 25-year-old earned the affection of head coach Jim Boylen last season and will retur...
Thunder Could Keep Chris Paul For The 2019-20 Season.
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 03:20
While many expected the Thunder to trade Chris Paul after they acquired him in the Russell Westbrook trade, it appears the 34-year-old point guard may stay in Oklahoma City longer than expected. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarows...
James Dolan's Company Escalates a Fight With The Daily News
The New York Times - 18 Jul 2019 01:47
The Madison Square Garden Company, the parent company of the Knicks, went on the offensive in unusually personal terms after a new report about a battle over real estate in Southern California.
Suns, Cheick Diallo Agree To Deal
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 01:32
The Suns will sign Cheick Diallo to a two-year deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.com reports. It will be a minimum salary arrangement and contain a team option on the second year of the pact. Phoenix now has 15 players un...
#NYvsNY Week Three Recap
SLAMonline - 18 Jul 2019 01:29
The third week of #NYvsNY featured an appearance from the new MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and a ridiculous down-to-wire-game in Queens. Check it out below. The post #NYvsNY Week Three Recap appeared first on SLAM.