Basketball News
Shaq donates home to mother of shooting victim
ESPN - 18 Oct 2019 15:36
Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has donated a home to an Atlanta woman whose 12-year-old son was shot at a football game and paralyzed from the chest down.
China denies asking for Morey's firing over tweet
ESPN - 18 Oct 2019 15:30
China is refuting NBA commissioner Adam Silver's claim that it demanded the firing of Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet that supported anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
Bradley Beal: 'This is Where I Want to Be for the Rest of My Career'
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 05:55
Bradley Beal cited a desire to remain in D.C. for the remainder of his NBA career after agreeing to a two-year, $72-million contract extension Thursday with the Wizards. Beal, 26, says it came down to creating a “legac...
Michael Jordan Opens First of 2 Medical Clinics in Charlotte
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 05:00
Hornets owner Michael Jordan announced the donation of $7.2 million for two medical clinics in Charlotte, during an emotional ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday at the first facility. Jordan, 56, says the philanthropic gif...
Zion has sore knee, will miss preseason finale
ESPN - 18 Oct 2019 00:29
Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson has right knee soreness that will keep him out of New Orleans' final preseason game Friday.
Stephen Curry: 'I'm Still Young at Heart on the Court'
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 22:30
31-year-old Stephen Curry still feels “young at heart on the court” heading into his 11th NBA season. The two-time MVP suddenly finds himself playing the role of elder statesman within the Warriors’ locker room. Cu...
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'Scary How Good' Bucks Can Be
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 22:10
The Bucks can be “scary” good this season, according to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA’s reigning MVP is thrilled with the habits Milwaukee built while enjoying their first undefeated preseason since 1997. The Gree...
Draymond Green: 'No One Ever Blames These Sh**ty Franchises'
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 21:54
Draymond Green mounted a defense of new Warriors teammate Marquese Chriss, alleging that “crappy” NBA franchises seldom get the blame when players come up short in their development. “No one ever blames the situati...
Rodman pleading not guilty to slapping man
ESPN - 18 Oct 2019 20:33
Dennis Rodman is pleading not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of slapping a man who was celebrating the former NBA star's birthday at a Florida bar in May.
Zion Williamson To Miss Weeks At Start Of Season
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 17:40
Update #2, 12:18 pm: Pels coach Alvin Gentry believes that Williamson sustained the injury on Oct. 13 against the Spurs, ESPN’s Malika Andrews reports. Update #1, 12:05 pm: Williamson will undergo additional evaluation...
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Top Freshmen of MSHTV Camp 2019
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 17:38
Four-hundred and eighty of the nation's top ballers descended upon Pacers Athletic Center for the fifth annual MSHTV Camp earlier this month. With top players in every class in the building, battles were had, rankings sh...
Rockets Sign Matur Maker, Brother Of Thon Maker
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 17:16
The Houston Rockets have signed 21-year-old forward Matur Maker, the team announced in a press release. The international hoops prospect joins older brother Thon Maker in the NBA. Matur Maker followed a similar path to t...
The 'Seattle' Jordan X is Now Live on StockX
SLAMonline - 18 Oct 2019 12:00
The “Seattle” Air Jordan X is now available on StockX. After a 24-year hiatus, this Seattle Supersonics-inspired colorway is being released to the public again. As part of the original “City Pack” in 1995, the Se...