Basketball News
Oklahoma City Thunder Roster Count: 2019 Training Camp
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 01:42
After a wild NBA offseason, training camps are fast approaching. Teams around the league are scrambling to iron out their rosters and will have plenty of decisions to make before rosters condense at the start of the regu...
Ben Simmons: 'This Summer I Fell in Love With the Game Again'
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 12:40
Ben Simmons says he “fell in love with the game again” this summer. Simmons had “lost that enjoyment side of it” last season, but feels re-invigorated following an offseason of hard work. The 23-year-old NBA All-...
Markelle Fultz: 'I Was the No. 1 Pick for a Reason'
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 12:40
Markelle Fultz is healthy, and confident as ever. “I was the No. 1 pick for a reason,” Fultz told reporters Wednesday following a workout. The Orlando Magic’s braintrust say they will “remain patient” with the ...
The N.B.A. Has a New Mental Health Plan. What About the W.N.B.A?
The New York Times - 26 Sep 2019 09:00
After the W.N.B.A. finals, the league will enter off-season discussions that will dictate the future of the W.N.B.A. One top agenda item? Mental health care.
Pels add Teresa Weatherspoon to coaching staff
ESPN - 26 Sep 2019 22:08
The Pelicans have added former WNBA star Teresa Weatherspoon to their coaching staff.
Dwyane & Zaire are TOO SMOOTH! Who's Your Favorite Father-Son Duo?
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 22:07
When it comes to father-son duos, where do Dwyane and Zaire Wade rank? Dwyane, a 17-year vet, is enjoying retirement and preparing to watch Zaire, a southpaw at Sierra Canyon (CA) enter his senior year. Peep some other v...
G League to experiment with single foul shot
ESPN - 26 Sep 2019 21:33
The G League's experiment with just one free throw will not apply to the final two minutes or overtime of games.
Pelicans Hiring Teresa Weatherspoon In Player Development Role
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 20:50
The Pelicans are adding Teresa Weatherspoon to their coaching staff, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Weatherspoon will work in a player development role. Weatherspoon has a lengthy, accomplished basketball career th...
NBA G League Open Tryouts: An Inside Look
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 19:43
Prior to every season, G League clubs host open-to-the-public tryouts that allow the organization to scout talent that may have fallen through the cracks. This upcoming season, a record 28 NBA franchises will have affili...
Ty Lawson To Spend Another Season In China
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 17:24
Ty Lawson continues his professional career abroad. The point guard will play in China during the 2019-20 season, as Emiliano Carchia of Sportando reports. Lawson spent the last two seasons playing for the Shandong Golde...
Toronto Raptors Roster Count: 2019 Training Camp
SLAMonline - 26 Sep 2019 16:07
After a wild NBA offseason, training camps are fast approaching. Teams around the league are scrambling to iron out their rosters and will have plenty of decisions to make before rosters condense at the start of the regu...
76ers' Simmons: Fell in love with the game again
ESPN - 26 Sep 2019 01:19
Videos of Ben Simmons making jumpers flooded social media over the summer, and the All-Star point guard said he is ready to take his game to another level when the Philadelphia 76ers open camp next week.