Basketball News
Joe Johnson Works Out With Sixers, Several Teams Interested
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 00:23
A number of NBA teams have shown an interest in NBA free agent Joe Johnson, Marc Spears of The Undefeated reports, including the Philadelphia 76ers who have a scheduled work out with him tomorrow. Johnson has been out of...
Warriors promote Dunleavy, add Pachulia
ESPN - 29 Aug 2019 23:31
The Warriors elevated Mike Dunleavy Jr. to assistant GM and added fan favorite Zaza Pachulia as a consultant.
Nets' Wilson Chandler Suspended 25 Games for Violating N.B.A.'s Drug Policy
The New York Times - 29 Aug 2019 23:29
Chandler apologized for taking "small doses" of a substance he said neither he nor his doctor realized was not allowed.
Arrest Warrant Issued For DeMarcus Cousins
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 21:48
An arrest warrant has been issued for DeMarcus Cousins, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The warrant comes from a misdemeanor domestic violence charge in Mobile, Alabama. The charges come to light days after a scathin...
Zaza Pachulia Retires, Joins Warriors As Consultant
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 21:46
After a one-year stint with the Detroit Pistons, Zaza Pachulia is returning to the Golden State Warriors, the team announced. This time, however, Pachulia won’t serve as a player but as a team consultant. Pachulia, 34,...
RJ Barrett Gunning for Rookie of the Year Award
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 19:21
RJ Barrett has two goals for his first year in the NBA: a Rookie of the Year award, and a playoff berth for New York. Barrett says he has been “doubted” his whole life, which only serves as added motivation. The 19-y...
Shaquille O'Neal: 'My Work Ethic Speaks for Itself'
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 18:59
Shaquille O’Neal, in response to former Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant‘s criticism of his dedication to the game of basketball, says his “work ethic speaks for itself.” O’Neal adds that Bryant’s comments were an...
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving Pushing Nets To Sign Carmelo Anthony
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 18:59
The Brooklyn Nets remain interested in signing Carmelo Anthony, Frank Isola of The Athletic reports, thanks in no small part to the team’s newly acquired superstar duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving supposedly pushin...
Reggie Jackson Says He Had Considered Retirement 'After This Season'
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 18:40
Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson, a few years ago, considered retiring from the NBA at end of next season, the final one of his five-year deal worth $80 million. Jackson, 29, says multiple injuries had caused him to ...
Darius Miller Suffers Ruptured Achilles, Undergoes Surgery
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 17:17
Update #1, 11:21 am: Malika Andrew of ESPN reports that Miller is expected to begin rehab next week and return to the court in seven-to-eight months. The New Orleans Pelicans have announced that swingman Darius Miller ha...
Jalen Green & Josh Christopher TEAM UP AGAIN!? SLAM Summer Classic Vol 2
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 16:58
After sweeping the competition in Las Vegas, Josh Christopher and Jalen Green returned to the SLAM Summer Classic and put on a show for Volume 2! Peep the video above to watch the dynamic duo invade historic Dyckman Park...
Carmelo Anthony, Hasheem Thabeet Scrimmage With Knicks
SLAMonline - 29 Aug 2019 16:16
The New York Knicks are holding an informal pickup game at Columbia University this morning and two players on the outside of the NBA looking in are expected to participate. Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated reports tha...
FIBA World Cup Preview: Breaking down all 32 teams
ESPN - 29 Aug 2019 14:00
Can reigning champions Team USA be stopped at the FIBA World Cup? Actually, yes, they can. Introducing the 32 teams competing for the title.