Basketball News
Bronny James is about to TAKEOVER LA! Summer Highlights Pt. 2
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 21:20
With the King courtside, Bronny James and his talented squad Strive For Greatness (CA) squad made their debut last summer in front of sell-out crowds. Meanwhile, the heir to the throne impressively competed for both SFG ...
RJ Barrett Talks INDOCHINO Suit Collection, NBA Debut, Knicks' Identity and More
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 16:39
“Man, I’m just excited,” RJ Barrett says. “I finally, really, get to play in the NBA. A long dream and I’ve worked really hard for it, so very excited.” It’s a Monday evening, roughly 48 hours before Barret...
NBA opening week: What our experts are watching most closely
ESPN - 23 Oct 2019 14:32
The new season brings new questions for contenders and lottery teams alike. Our reporters are looking for answers.
LeBron James: 'I thought We Had a Chance' at Signing Kawhi Leonard
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 01:35
LeBron James figured the Lakers had a good shot at forming a formidable Big Three Anthony Davis and fellow superstar Kawhi Leonard this summer. It wasn’t meant to be, of course, as Leonard picked the Clippers instead, ...
Jimmy Butler Sidelined To Miss Opener For Personal Reasons
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 23:59
The Miami Heat have announced that star guard Jimmy Butler will miss the team’s season opener for personal reasons. The team is scheduled to host the Memphis Grizzlies at the American Airlines Center at 7:30 pm EST. Ir...
Utah Jazz To Host 2023 NBA All-Star Game
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 23:51
The Utah Jazz will host the NBA All-Star Game for the first time in 30 years, the league has revealed. The franchise will play host to the 2023 festivities from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19 of that year. The last time the league h...
Tyrone Wallace Claimed By Atlanta Hawks
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 23:25
The Atlanta Hawks have claimed recently released wing Tyrone Wallace, Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN reports. The 25-year-old was the odd man out in Minnesota at the end of training camp. Wallace will hop aboard a young Hawk...
8 Fearless N.B.A. Predictions
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2019 23:16
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein shares his best guesses for what happens this season to Stephen Curry, the Clippers' new star duo and Ben Simmons' 3-point shot.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Re-Signing 'a Lot More Difficult' if Bucks Underperform
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 22:12
Giannis Antetokounmpo will have a major contractual decision to make next summer, which could be made “a lot more difficult” should the Bucks underperform this season. Antetokounmpo will likely be eligible to ink a f...
'It's Not a Rivalry': LeBron James Downplays Lakers vs Clippers Opener
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 21:16
LeBron James doesn’t believe the Lakers and Clippers have a true “rivalry,” playing down their highly-anticipated season opener Tuesday night. James finished with 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and say...
DELETED SCENES: What We COULDN'T Put in the Movie | SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 2
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 20:30
There were certain scenes we couldn’t put into the full SLAM Summer Classic Movie, but we decided they were too good to hold onto. The deleted scenes from the CRAZIEST weekend in NYC are LIVE. The post DELETED SCENES: ...
Pistons: Blake Griffin Out Until First Week of November
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 20:16
Blake Griffin will miss the start of the season due to “left hamstring and posterior knee soreness,” the Pistons announced Tuesday. Griffin, 30, is expected to suit up in the first week of November. Blake missed the ...
The Clippers Posed a Test, and the Lakers Didn't Pass It
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2019 19:51
Stepping out from behind big brother's long shadow in Los Angeles.
LaVar 'restructuring' BBB, to launch new website
ESPN - 23 Oct 2019 19:32
A company spokesman tells ESPN that LaVar Ball is "restructuring" Big Baller Brand and plans to launch a new website.
Ivan Rabb, Knicks Agree to Two-Way Deal
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 19:05
The New York Knicks have agreed to a deal with 22-year-old big man Ivan Rabb, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Rabb was among the final cuts for the final roster spot on the Memphis Grizzlies last week. Rabb showe...
Zaire Wade aka Young Flash is NEXT UP! ⚡️
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 18:44
Like father like son, Zaire Wade, a senior at Sierra Canyon (CA) HS, is keeping the basketball tradition in the Wade family. Young Flash will be sharing the back court with Bronny James. The post Zaire Wade aka Young Fla...
THE HERO NYC DESERVES: Knicks Fans Won't Give Up on Frank Ntilikina -
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 17:01
Did you ever get that feeling there was a minor plot out to get you? Not the big, sweeping stuff. Not "the government is Truman Show-ing you, so you better not sing 'I Wanna Dance With Somebody' all weird in the car by y...
The Clippers Posed a Test, and the Lakers Didn't Pass It
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2019 15:55
Stepping out from behind big brother's long shadow in Los Angeles.
Post Up: Raptors, Clippers Get Wins on Opening Night
SLAMonline - 23 Oct 2019 07:41
Raptors 130 (1-0), Pelicans 122 (0-1) OT WE’RE BACK. The first game of the 2019-20 NBA season did not disappoint. Behind 34 points and 18 boards from Pascal Siakam and a career-high 34 points (on 12/18 shooting) from F...
Raptors Open Championship Defense With a Win Over the Pelicans
The New York Times - 23 Oct 2019 05:47
Toronto started the night with a ring ceremony, and ended it with a 130-122 win in overtime -- without Kawhi Leonard.
Raptors' Ujiri won't be charged for shoving deputy
ESPN - 23 Oct 2019 04:39
The Alameda County district attorney's office said it met with Masai Ujiri and his attorneys on Monday and decided the matter was better handled "outside of the courtroom."
Wade to join Shaq, Parker as analyst for TNT
ESPN - 23 Oct 2019 02:24
Dwyane Wade will be a regular analyst for TNT's studio coverage of the NBA on Tuesday nights alongside former teammate Shaquille O'Neal and Candace Parker this season.