Basketball News
Zion signs sneaker deal with Jordan Brand
ESPN - 23 Jul 2019 20:12
Zion Williamson is poised to become the new face of Jordan Brand after signing a multiyear deal on Tuesday.
The N.B.A. Is Pushing Into Africa. Can It Compete With Soccer?
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2019 11:00
A recent infusion of interest -- and cash -- by the N.B.A. into the region means basketball is having a moment, particularly in Senegal.
John Wall Unlikely To Play During 2019-20 Season
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2019 00:07
John Wall is the Wizards’ leader in career assists and he ranks third on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. It appears the point guard won’t have an opportunity to add to his accomplishments during the 2019-20 ...
NBA Opens Investigation On Tampering
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2019 21:03
The league saw many of its players sign deals within minutes of free agency’s official start and the NBA has now opened an investigation, focusing on the timing of some of the earliest reported contracts on June 30, ES...
READY FOR THIS: Sophie Cunningham Has the Mamba Mentality ☄️
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2019 20:57
Sophie Cunningham, Missouri basketball icon turned versatile rookie for the Phoenix Mercury, understands how lucky she is to receive daily basketball wisdom from her teammate Diana Taurasi. But Taurasi's best advice so f...
Spurs promote Buford to CEO, Wright to GM
ESPN - 23 Jul 2019 20:18
The Spurs have promoted R.C. Buford to CEO and assistant general manager Brian Wright to the GM position.
Spurs Elevate RC Buford to CEO, Name Brian Wright GM
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2019 19:24
The Spurs have reshuffled their front office, elevating RC Buford to CEO of Spurs Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the NBA franchise, and Brian Wright to general manager. “RC Buford is one of the most high...
Zion Williamson Announces He's Signed with Jordan Brand
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2019 18:59
Zion Williamson, the number one overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, has taken to Instagram to announce that he’s agreed to sign with the Jordan Brand. "I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family,...
SLAM Legend of the Week: Gary Payton "'
SLAMonline - 23 Jul 2019 18:18
Gary Payton had just been drafted second overall in the 1990 NBA Draft when, during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls, the rookie began trash talking Michael Jordan. Jordan, who had already finished his night's ...