Basketball News
Bradley Beal: $111 Million Extension Decision Not About the Money
SLAMonline - 2 Oct 2019 05:25
Bradley Beal‘s $111-million contract extension decision is not a money issue, according to the two-time NBA All-Star guard. Beal, 26, has until Oct. 21 to accept or reject the Washington Wizards’ three-year offer, bu...
W.N.B.A. Finals: Delle Donne Injured as Sun Tie Series
The New York Times - 2 Oct 2019 04:30
The Mystics were crushed in the paint after losing the team's star forward to back spasms in the first quarter.
Thunder Place High Value On Steven Adams
SLAMonline - 2 Oct 2019 23:46
Rival teams have spoken to the Thunder about trading for Steven Adams. However, the center, who has two years left on his deal, doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. The Thunder are seeking a draft pick, a young player,...
Spike Lee buys 1970 Finals net, Holzman trophy
ESPN - 2 Oct 2019 19:06
Knicks superfan Spike Lee spent a little more than $100K at an auction to buy the original net from Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals and Red Holzman's coach of the year trophy from that season.
Is Dior Johnson is the TOUGHEST PG in High School?
SLAMonline - 2 Oct 2019 18:58
Dior Johnson is arguably the best PG in high school basketball. The New York native had a summer to remember, playing alongside Bronny James on Team Strive For Greatness (CA) and making an appearance at the SLAM Summer C...
The League They Told You Not to Worry About
The New York Times - 2 Oct 2019 18:39
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein has scoops on Kobe and player height, plus a special guest explains why he is so glad the N.B.A. season is starting.
What's next for the NBA's greatest innovator?
ESPN - 2 Oct 2019 18:24
How much further can James Harden take this heroic isolation wave?
Learning to fly: Zion inquisitive in first practice
ESPN - 2 Oct 2019 00:58
Jrue Holiday said the Pelicans' first practice with Zion Williamson had a "deer in the headlights" feel as the inquisitive rookie "asked questions" but wasn't "overthinking" it.