Basketball News
Lakers To Work Out Several Free Agent Big Men
SLAMonline - 20 Aug 2019 17:49
The Los Angeles Lakers intend to evaluate several free agent big men who could join the roster, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. That includes Dwight Howard, Joakim Noah, Mo Speights and potentially Marcin Gortat. We�...
The inside story of the moment that changed the NBA forever
ESPN - 20 Aug 2019 14:15
For four days, the Donald Sterling tapes threatened to shut down the 2014 NBA playoffs. Five years later, it remains one of the great what-ifs in league history.
Do You Understand the N.B.A. Salary Cap? Imagine Enforcing It.
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2019 09:00
It's up to a small group of league officials to make sure all N.B.A. teams follow the rules of the collective bargaining agreement. They do more to shape the league than fans realize.
De'Aaron Fox: 'I Don't Crave to Be in a Big Market'
SLAMonline - 20 Aug 2019 20:24
De’Aaron Fox is perfectly content in Sacramento, and says he does not “crave to be in a big market.” Fox, 21, believes it will mean more to the city--as opposed to a bigger one--if the Kings get back on the winning...
Scottie Pippen Talks Basketball in China, Signature Sneakers and More
SLAMonline - 20 Aug 2019 18:26
Last week, Scottie Pippen made a guest appearance at the unveiling of the 2019 FIBA World Cup apparel and footwear at the Phoenix Center in Beijing, China. Ahead of the upcoming tournament beginning Aug. 31, the Hall of ...
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED: RJ Hampton Is Blazing His Own Trail to the NBA
SLAMonline - 20 Aug 2019 16:42
The best advice RJ Hampton ever got came via DM, courtesy of Kyrie Irving. The NBA All-Star followed the high school All-American on Instagram a while back, and once they got to talking, Kyrie dropped a gem. As Hampton r...
2019 NBA Rookie Survey Results Revealed
SLAMonline - 20 Aug 2019 06:15
The results from the 2019 draft class survey are in and there are several surprises, as John Schuhmann of NBA.com outlines. Topics include: who will win the rookie of the year award; who will have the best career (spoile...