Basketball News
For the Warriors, New Arena, New Players and a Shaky New Start
The New York Times - 25 Oct 2019 12:44
Stephen Curry is adjusting to life with fresh teammates.
Rockets Fall in the Premiere of a Reunited Harden and Westbrook
The New York Times - 25 Oct 2019 06:59
The Bucks took the victory as the Rockets began their season with a new star duo at the helm and their general manager under the cloud of a political fracas with China.
Deandre Ayton Suspended 25 Games for Failed Drug Test
The New York Times - 25 Oct 2019 05:12
The Phoenix Suns center, who was the No. 1 pick in the 2018 draft, tested positive for a banned diuretic.
Fan support for Hong Kong at Rockets opener
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 04:50
A group of fans at the Houston Rockets' season opener against Milwaukee held signs and wore shirts in support of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on Thursday night.
Sources: Cavaliers lock up Osman on 4-year deal
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 04:17
The Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Cedi Osman have agreed to a four-year, $30.8 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.
Wizards Denied DPE Application For John Wall
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 02:17
The Washington Wizards applied for a disabled player exception to help them deal with the absence of star guard John Wall. Now, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the application has been denied. When the Wiz ap...
Vogel: Rondo will start some at point for Lakers
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 01:51
The Lakers won't rely exclusively on LeBron James at point guard this season. Rajon Rondo is an option for the No. 1 spot, too, coach Frank Vogel said.
Warriors Owner: Stephen Curry the NBA's Best Player 'Over the Last Five Years'
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 22:12
Stephen Curry has been the best player in the NBA over the last half-decade, according to Warriors owner Joe Lacob. “The best player in the NBA, OK,” Lacob emphasized prior to Golden’s season-opening 141-122 blowou...
Heat's Butler out next 2 games after child's birth
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 21:59
Jimmy Butler missed the Heat's opener and will miss the team's next two games after being with his girlfriend for the birth of the couple's child.
Black Ops Basketball: 2019 Summer Recap and Awards
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 21:36
It started discreetly, that’s why trainer Chris Brickley called his NYC open runs “Black Ops.” Now everyone who follows basketball knows about the ridiculous pick-up games and workout sessions that happen in Brickl...
Nate Robinson's Son Nahmier Is SHIFTY! Freshman PG from Seattle
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 21:35
Class of 2023 point guard Nahmier Robinson was giving out buckets all summer long! With his dad, Nate Robinson, in attendance, Nahmier showed an ability to finish at the rim and play tough perimeter defense. Peep his sum...
McCollum coins title-or-bust mantra for Blazers
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 20:36
CJ McCollum, in an essay published by The Players' Tribune, sets NBA title expectations for the Blazers -- no ifs, ands or buts. "Not to build toward it, but to make it to the NBA Finals, and win the whole thing," McColl...
Ankle Sprain Sidelines Joel Embiid, Game Status Questionable
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 20:02
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid didn’t participate in a team practice today as he recovers from a sprained ankle, Kyle Neubeck of The Philly Voice reports. The big man is considered to be ‘questionable’ for t...
SLAM UP: KAT, Book and D-Lo Go HEAT-TO-HEAD
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 19:21
GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 224 FEATURING DLO, BOOK AND KAT While shooting the cover for SLAM 224, Book, D-Lo and KAT sat down to play SLAM UP, and it was everything! Watch the full flick above to find out who won. RELATED: K...
Post Up: Giannis' Triple-Double Spoils Rockets Home Opener
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 07:16
Hawks 117 (1-0), Pistons 100 (1-1) Trae Young could do no wrong. The sophomore guard led his team to the win with 38 points (6-10 from deep), nine assists and seven rebounds. Vince Carter also became the first player in ...
'We've All Messed up': JR Smith Shrugs Off 2018 NBA Finals Gaffe
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 05:24
JR Smith was initially devastated after committing a massive error against the eventual champion Golden State Warriors in the waning seconds of Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, but quickly moved on. “We’ve all messed u...
Portland's Zach Collins: 'We Always Consider Ourselves the Best Team in the West'
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 04:55
The Trail Blazers consider themselves the “best team” in the Western Conference, according to 21-year-old center Zach Collins. “We never really consider ourselves underdogs,” says Collins, adding that they’re f...
Cedi Osman, Cavs Agree To Four-Year Extension
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 03:06
The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a four-year contract extension with Cedi Osman, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports. The third-year forward will earn $30.8 million over the course of the extension. According to ESPN�...
Deandre Ayton Faces 25-Game Drug Suspension
SLAMonline - 25 Oct 2019 02:57
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton faces a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The second-year center tested positive for a diuretic. According to Wojnarow...
Kings' Bagley out 4-6 weeks with thumb injury
ESPN - 25 Oct 2019 00:07
Kings forward Marvin Bagley is out 4-6 weeks with a fractured thumb.