Basketball News
Jaylen Brown, Celtics Talk Rookie-Scale Extension
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 16:51
Jaylen Brown is eligible for a rookie-scale extension and the Celtics have had discussions with the former No. 3 overall pick about keeping him around long-term. "I've been able to watch these guys for three years," Brow...
Can the N.B.A. Find a Basketball Superstar in India?
The New York Times - 3 Oct 2019 11:00
The league thinks India could be its next billion-dollar market. But first it needs to convince young Indians to fall in love with the game.
Lakers' Kuzma signs 5-year deal with Puma
ESPN - 3 Oct 2019 06:33
As he looks to expand his personal brand on and off the court, Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has signed a five-year footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Puma that will make him one of the brand's highest-paid ambassado...
Nick Young Among Vets Who Worked Out With Knicks Prior To Training Camp
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 04:17
Nick Young was among the veterans who worked out with the Knicks players prior to the start of training camp. Carmelo Anthony and Lance Thomas, who has since signed with the Nets, were among the players to take part in t...
Zion dials in with alley-oop dunk via Lonzo pass
ESPN - 3 Oct 2019 01:29
After a first day of training camp in which Zion Williamson didn't throw down any windmill dunks, the Pelicans rookie made his mark with the alley-oop via Lonzo Ball, a type of play his teammates say they've already grow...
Mikey Williams CATCHES FIRE from Deep in Heated Game!
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 23:09
Mikey Williams was on fire from 3-point range last night for San Ysidro (CA) HS in a fall league matchup. It’s looking like he’s going to be a big-time scorer this season. Whose game does Williams’ remind you of? T...
Wizards' Mahinmi to miss time with Achilles strain
ESPN - 3 Oct 2019 22:36
Wizards center Ian Mahinmi will miss the start of the season with an Achilles strain. He'll be re-evaluated in six weeks.
Lonzo Ball Confident in New Shooting Motion
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 21:40
Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball spent the summer remodeling his jumpshot, and reports that “it’s getting better each day.” Ball, 21, streamlined his shooting motion and is confident that results will follow suit. New Orl...
Andrew Wiggins: 'I'm as Confident as I Was When I First Came Into the League'
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 21:00
Andrew Wiggins, in an unmistakable shot at former Minnesota T-Wolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, says his NBA career hit a bump after being “on the rise” during his first three seasons. Wiggins, 24, “worked really ha...
Dirk Nowitzki Takes Quiz About... HIMSELF?!
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 19:09
We chopped it up with Dirk Nowitzki at the FIBA World Cup to see if he remembers his lines from Like Mike, who he hit his famous game-winner on at MSG, and more! How does your Dirk knowledge stack up? Take the Dirk Quiz ...
Who's Your Favorite Senior Hooper? Class of 2020 is LOADED!
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 18:53
The Class of 2020 is stacked across the board, but who’s your favorite hooper between Josh Christopher, Noah Farrakhan, Jalen Green and Sharife Cooper? The post Who’s Your Favorite Senior Hooper? Class of 2020 is LOA...
Ian Mahinmi Out At Least Six Weeks
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 18:24
The Wizards will be without Ian Mahinmi because of a strained right Achilles tendon for some time, as the team announces in a press release. Mahinmi will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Mahinmi, who has just one year left ...
Markieff Morris On The Pistons: A Perfect Fit
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 17:13
Markieff Morris set out on his free agent journey over the summer with a list of teams he was interested in. The Pistons, the team he ended up inking a two-year, $6.56 million deal with, weren’t initially on that list ...
Spurs Exercise 2020-21 Team Options For Derrick White, Lonnie Walker
SLAMonline - 3 Oct 2019 06:17
The Spurs have picked up the fourth-year team option on Derrick White’s rookie contract, as RealGM’s transaction log details. White’s $3.52 million salary for the 2020-21 season is now guaranteed. The team also pic...
Bulls announcer Funk retiring at end of season
ESPN - 3 Oct 2019 00:49
Neil Funk, the Bulls' longtime TV play-by-play announcer, says he will retire at the end of the season.