Basketball News
Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun
The New York Times - 30 Sep 2019 04:44
The league's M.V.P. dominated but got an assist from Ariel Atkins.
Kawhi Leonard 'Feeling Way Better Than I Was at the Start of Last Season'
SLAMonline - 30 Sep 2019 08:49
Kawhi Leonard will take a “different” approach this season to the so-called load management he underwent while leading the Toronto Raptors to the 2019 NBA title. Leonard, 28, reports that he feels “way better” he...
Russell Westbrook: Pairing With James Harden 'Scary'
SLAMonline - 30 Sep 2019 08:11
Russell Westbrook, in perhaps a warning to the rest of the NBA, says he will form a “scary” duo with fellow All-Star James Harden in Houston. Harden, for his part, told reporters that he will be happy to “sit back ...
Healthier Kawhi has no limits entering season
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 02:27
Kawhi Leonard says his health entering his first season with the LA Clippers is better than it was entering last season with the Toronto Raptors.
Clips' George to miss time; targeting Nov. return
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 01:23
Paul George says he will miss the preseason and could miss at least six games in the regular season as he recovers from dual off-season shoulder surgeries.
Bulked-up Porzingis feels 'better than I ever have'
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 23:21
Kristaps Porzingis said he feels "probably better than I ever have in my life" and will have no limitations entering training camp with the Mavericks.
Lighter Embiid motivated by letdown in playoffs
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 23:12
As part of his plan for a bigger, healthier 2019-20, Joel Embiid will start the season targeting 30-31 minutes before ramping it up. "I'm competitive. I want to be out there with my guys. But you can win MVP playing 70 g...
Nation's Top Girls Hoopers SHOWED OUT for SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 2
SLAMonline - 30 Sep 2019 22:28
We’re proud to have hosted some of the nation’s best high school girls talent for the SLAM Summer Classic, Volume 2 at Dyckman Park. Check out the weekend’s top highlights in the movie above! RELATED: The Best Hoop...
Wizards Taking Patient Approach To John Wall's Return
SLAMonline - 30 Sep 2019 19:29
John Wall continues to recover from the surgery he had to repair his torn Achilles and coach Scott Brooks said there was a good chance that Wall “misses most of the season, if not all the season,” as he said during W...
Source: Westbrook to miss preseason opener
ESPN - 30 Sep 2019 16:32
Russell Westbrook won't play in the Rockets' preseason opener, a source told ESPN.
James Harden 'Tired of Hearing' Step-Back Move Called a Travel
SLAMonline - 30 Sep 2019 08:49
James Harden is “tired of hearing” people call his infamous step-back move a traveling violation. Harden’s advice for the critics is simple: “Embrace it.” Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni, to absolute...
Anthony Davis: 'We're Going to Be a Defensive Team'
SLAMonline - 30 Sep 2019 08:12
Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers are “going to be a defensive team,” vowed the All-Star big man following their first practice of training camp Saturday. AD has made it his mission to win Defensive Player of ...
Paul George Targeting November For His Clippers Debut
SLAMonline - 30 Sep 2019 03:22
Paul George is still recovering from the surgeries he had on each of shoulders this offseason and it’s not clear when his debut for the Clippers will occur. George said he has ” a little ways to go” in his rehab bu...