Basketball News
For Donovan Mitchell, U.S.A. Basketball Is Summer School. He's Top of the Class.
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2019 21:48
Mitchell, the breakout star of the Utah Jazz, is learning from one of the best coaches ever. It could change his career.
Draymond Green at a 'Loss for Words' Over DeMarcus Cousins' Torn ACL
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2019 15:21
DeMarcus Cousins‘ torn ACL left former Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green “at a loss for words” on Thursday. Green was especially crushed after looking forward to watching Cousins “destroy everybody”...
Is Slavery's Legacy in the Power Dynamics of Sports?
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2019 11:00
In the N.B.A., the very term "owner" has come under fire, as players, most of whom are black, assert self-determination.
Sources: Patterson, Clips agree to 1-year deal
ESPN - 16 Aug 2019 00:26
Free-agent forward Patrick Patterson has agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the LA Clippers, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Cavaliers Sign Jarell Martin To One-Year Contract
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2019 22:10
The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed 25-year-old Jarell Martin to a one-year contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The forward spent last season with the Orlando Magic. Martin’s non-guaranteed deal will give him...
Nike's New York vs New York For Her Semifinals Recap
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2019 21:41
The semifinals of Nike's annual New York vs New York For Her summer tournament in Harlem was a movie (scores and highlights below). Dyckman will face Waston in the championship game on Saturday, August 17 at Rucker Park....
Draymond Green & DeMar DeRozan Pop Out at USA Practice!?
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2019 18:59
Draymond Green and L.A. native DeMar DeRozan popped out to show the younger USA squad some love at the Lakers practice facility on Thursday (full highlights above). Team USA takes on Spain on Friday in Anaheim, CA. RELAT...
CBA Explained: NBA Roster Size Limits
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2019 18:34
The amount of players permitted on an NBA roster fluctuates throughout the year, increasing during the offseason to allow teams better opportunities to size up prospective rotation pieces during the summer and training c...
Kemba Walker Has a FLAMETHROWER! Donovan Mitchell Takes OFF at USA Practice
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2019 17:55
Celtics point guard Kemba Walker didn't miss during USA practice on Wednesday! After the National vs Select scrimmage, Walker went off during shooting drills. Peep all the highlights in the video above! RELATED: Kyle Kuz...
The Sterling Affairs -- A 30 for 30 podcast, how to listen
ESPN - 16 Aug 2019 16:28
When an audio recording of a racist rant by former Clippers owner Donald Sterling was leaked online in 2014, it caused an uproar that changed the NBA forever.
'We're All Crushed': Steve Kerr Devastated for DeMarcus Cousins Over Torn ACL
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2019 16:11
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is “devastated” for DeMarcus Cousins after news broke that the big fella suffered a torn left ACL during a recent pickup game. “We’re all crushed for him,” Kerr said....
DeMarcus Cousins Tears A.C.L. in a Blow to the Lakers, and His Career
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2019 01:10
The third major injury for Cousins in the last two years calls into question his future in the N.B.A. and the lofty aspirations of the Los Angeles Lakers.