Basketball News
Raptors, Kyle Lowry Agree To One-Year Extension
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 17:11
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a one-year, $31 million extension with guard Kyle Lowry, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The deal will keep the 33-year-old with the organization through to the end of the 2020-21 s...
China Cancels G League Exhibition Game Involving Rockets' Affiliate
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 16:45
In the latest development of a controversy that unfolded over social media this weekend, China has canceled a G League exhibition game between the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and Texas Legends, Shams Charania of The Athleti...
Rockets GM Daryl Morey Releases Statement on Controversial China Tweet
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 06:17
Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey‘s since-deleted tweet in support of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong landed him in some very hot water with the Chinese government, team sponsors, and reportedly, his em...
Stephen Curry: 'Hopefully I Can Play for Like Another Six Years'
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 06:17
Stephen Curry hopes to hoop “for like another six years.” Curry, 31, speaking at a tech conference in San Francisco last week, told the audience he is already planning for his post-basketball life. Steph says the Lea...
Tacko thrills Celtics fans in preseason opener
ESPN - 7 Oct 2019 05:31
Tacko Fall logged five points, three rebounds and two blocked shots in eight minutes of action in the Celtics' preseason opener on Sunday.
Delle Donne Returns; Mystics Are on Cusp of W.N.B.A. Title
The New York Times - 7 Oct 2019 02:15
The league M.V.P., playing with a herniated disk, took only six shots, but made five, putting the Mystics one win from the W.N.B.A. title.
DeVontes Cobbs RIPPED OFF the Rim at Mayfair Open Runs!
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 01:18
Mayfair (CA) High School is going to be one fun basketball program this year. The Monsoons’ Big 3 – Josh Christopher, Dior Johnson and DeVontes Cobbs – are going to have the gym rocking once season starts. The trio...
Fantasy NBA mock draft: 10-team, H2H categories
ESPN - 7 Oct 2019 23:02
Who was taken over Harden? Did Simmons go ahead of Westbrook? Did Zion, Ayton and Porzingis provide good value?
Sharife Cooper 2.0? Aden Holloway is REALLY LIKE THAT!
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 22:48
Sharife Cooper is inspiring the next generation of hoopers. Aden Holloway, one of the top ranked freshmen in the nation, has an almost identical game to the Auburn commit. He has already proven that he is one of the toug...
Gentry: Shouldn't compare Zion to LeBron
ESPN - 7 Oct 2019 20:32
Alvin Gentry said Monday that people shouldn't compare Zion Williamson to LeBron James because the Pelicans aren't doing that.
Magic Ink Jon Davis To Exhibit 10 Deal
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 19:06
The Orlando Magic have shored up their training camp roster at 20 players after signing Jon Davis to an exhibit 10 contract, Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel writes. The undrafted guard played for UNC-Charlotte last sea...
Should Josh Christopher Go To Howard?! HBCU Movement
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 18:46
Josh Christopher was definitely feeling the love from the HBCU community on his official visit to Howard University last weekend. Christopher is the first five-star basketball recruit to take an official visit to Howard....
Dwyane Wade Watches Zaire & Bronny in First Sierra Canyon Game
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 18:25
High school basketball is around the corner and Sierra Canyon (CA) is looking as good as advertised. The Trailblazers participated in the Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic and gave fans a glimpse of what to expect for the ...
Harden apologizes as rift grows: 'We love China'
ESPN - 7 Oct 2019 04:11
Rockets star James Harden apologized three days after general manager Daryl Morey tweeted in support of Hong Kong protesters, the fallout for which continued to grow at a crucial time for the NBA in China.
Best 13-year-old in the World? " Jamal Brown is UNREAL!
SLAMonline - 7 Oct 2019 00:42
Jamal Brown, considered as the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, proved why he’s in that position at the MSHTV Camp last weekend in Indy. Check out some Brown’s highlights. The post Best 13-year-old in the World? " Jam...