Basketball News
Lakers experiment with LeBron at 1, Davis at 5
ESPN - 4 Oct 2019 03:08
It's a work in progress, but LeBron James expressed excitement after the Lakers tested out a crunch-time lineup using James at the point and Anthony Davis at center during Day 5 of training camp Thursday.
The "Gym Red" AJIX is Now Live on StockX
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 12:00
The “Gym Red” Jordan IX is now available on StockX. The latest iteration of the IX features red patent leather, a white bottom and black accents along the lace holes and tongue. To put the finishing touches, Jordan B...
Justin Anderson Auditioning For Role With Wizards
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 04:53
Day three of Wizards training camp ended with Justin Anderson defending Bradley Beal one-on-one. The 25-year-old wing forced Beal to the left, summoning a contested jump shot and a rare miss for Beal on these types of dr...
Lakers Sign David Stockton
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 20:42
The Lakers have signed David Stockton, as the team announces in a press release. The team has also waived Jordan Caroline. Los Angeles had 20 players under contract, so the team needed to waive a player in order to bring...
For the 'Heads: Hasan Minhaj Flexes a Fire Collection of Kicks on 'Patriot Act'
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 20:33
The topics in Hasan Minhaj's Netflix show, Patriot Act, change from week to week. One thing always remains constant, though--each episode starts with Minhaj walking on stage and delivering a subtle wink to a certain subg...
A sportsbook at Capital One Arena? Here's what it means
ESPN - 4 Oct 2019 19:37
Here is everything you need to know about the new partnership between William Hill and Monumental Sports, which will put a sportsbook in Capital One Arena.
Joel Embiid Wishes Jimmy Butler 'Was Still on the Team'
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 19:33
Joel Embiid misses having fellow All-Star Jimmy Butler by his side in Philadelphia. Embiid knew he could on Butler to deliver critical offense in the fourth quarter. The big fella says Jimmy opting to join the Miami Heat...
Lakers Experiment With LeBron James at Point Guard, Anthony Davis at Center
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 19:11
The Los Angeles Lakers began experimenting with a crunch-time lineup featuring LeBron James at point guard, with Anthony Davis taking up the center role during Thursday’s training camp practice. James told reporters he...
Silver mulls league in India, but facilities lacking
ESPN - 4 Oct 2019 18:58
While NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed hope for a potential league in India, he added that a lot of work had to take place nationwide in terms of facilities to reach that goal.
Report: Pascal Siakam Looking For Max Deal
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 18:13
Pascal Siakam’s 2018-19 season went about as well as anyone had hoped. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the forward is hoping to parlay his Most Improved season into a max deal. Team executives around the l...
DeMar DeRozan, Spurs Discuss Extension
SLAMonline - 4 Oct 2019 17:59
The Spurs have begun talks with DeMar DeRozan on a contract extension, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Over the summer, there were reports that the team was open to the idea of inking DeRozan to a long-term deal....
D'Antoni first to use new rule challenging refs
ESPN - 4 Oct 2019 12:17
Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni was the first coach to use a new rule instituted by the NBA this offseason allowing coaches to challenge a call.
Ballmer: Clips' arena on path despite MSG suits
ESPN - 4 Oct 2019 05:22
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said the team's planned new stadium will open "one way or another."