Basketball News
Bogdanovic weighing Kings' max contract offer
ESPN - 16 Oct 2019 15:20
Bogdan Bogdanovic says the Kings have offered him a max contract, but he's not ready to accept it yet.
Celts' Edwards wows with 8 3s in one quarter
ESPN - 16 Oct 2019 05:49
Carsen Edwards' third quarter Tuesday night included eight 3-pointers, four 30-footers and 26 points. "I've never seen anything like that," coach Brad Stevens said after Boston's 118-95 win in Cleveland.
Russell Westbrook Not 'Surprised at All' By Paul George's Trade Demand
SLAMonline - 16 Oct 2019 04:43
Paul George‘s trade demand this summer came as a shock to everyone but Russell Westbrook. Russ says he fully supports PG’s desire to bolt from OKC and hoop for the LA Clippers. The Thunder ended up sending Westbrook ...
'Ain't This Crazy': Zach LaVine Unhappy Giving Up Midrange Shots
SLAMonline - 16 Oct 2019 04:43
Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls’ analytics department aren’t seeing eye-to-eye when it comes to shooting midrange jumpers. The number-crunchers want him to only launch three-pointers or go to the hoop; LaVine is sa...
Nets players attempt to move on post-China trip
ESPN - 16 Oct 2019 23:46
Nets players said Wednesday they're focused on the season ahead, not what transpired in China while they were there to play the Lakers amid the fallout from Daryl Morey's tweet.
Stephon Marbury Opens Up About Life in China, Coaching a Team in the CBA
SLAMonline - 16 Oct 2019 23:01
"You’re our best defender. You’re playing against a shooter. You gotta be attached to him!” Just as Stephon Marbury delivers the instruction, a translator repeats it back in Chinese. He tries to match the level of ...
Davis cleared by Lakers, will play vs. Warriors
ESPN - 16 Oct 2019 21:25
Lakers big man Anthony Davis has been cleared after suffering a thumb injury and will play Wednesday.
Pascal Siakam Extension Expected Before Monday Deadline
SLAMonline - 16 Oct 2019 20:27
It’s a virtual lock that the Toronto Raptors and Pascal Siakam will reach an agreement on a contract extension before Monday’s deadline, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports writes. Such a deal would make Siakam the third pl...
Wizards Waive Justin Anderson, Two Others
SLAMonline - 16 Oct 2019 19:27
The Washington Wizards have waived Justin Anderson, Jemerrio Jones and Phil Booth, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports. The move trims the D.C. squad’s roster down to 17 players. While Booth’s exhibit 10 deal always ma...
Sindarius Thornwell Among Four Cavs Roster Cuts
SLAMonline - 16 Oct 2019 16:08
The Cleveland Cavaliers announced a series of roster cuts in a press release yesterday, parting ways with four training camp players who’ve all seen previous action in the NBA. Among the four who will now hit waivers i...
LeBron: Won't talk NBA-China dispute again
ESPN - 16 Oct 2019 02:41
LeBron James said Tuesday that while he hopes tension between China and the NBA will subside, these would be his last comments about the turmoil.