Basketball News
Rookie Paschall leads Warriors to first Chase win
ESPN - 5 Nov 2019 09:54
It was a birthday Warriors rookie forward Eric Paschall won't soon forget Monday night, when he had 34 points and 13 rebounds in Golden State's first win at Chase Center -- over Portland, no less.
NBA TV available in direct-to-consumer offering
ESPN - 5 Nov 2019 16:19
NBA TV will now be available through the league's website or mobile app for a fee, the NBA announced Tuesday.
'I Am a Free Agent Next Year': Anthony Davis Hints at Chicago Return
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 13:29
Anthony Davis believes there is “nothing like playing at home,” and wouldn’t rule out the possibility of joining his hometown Bulls as an unrestricted free agent next summer. “It’s a possibility,” AD said Mon...
A.D. again teases return to hoops 'Mecca' Chicago
ESPN - 5 Nov 2019 04:06
Although Anthony Davis is widely expected to re-sign with the Lakers as a free agent this summer, he continues to entertain the possibility of one day playing in Chicago, which he still considers the "Mecca of basketball...
Jimmy Butler: 'Motherf****rs Act Like I'm Not a Good Basketball Player'
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 03:30
Jimmy Butler finds it disrespectful that people questioned his free agency decision to relocate to Miami this past summer. "Mother——s act like I'm not a good basketball player," Butler says, the implication being the...
Jaren Jackson Jr. Avoids Serious Knee Injury
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 01:39
The Memphis Grizzlies held their breath on Saturday night when second-year big man Jaren Jackson Jr. exited their contest with a knee injury. David Cobb of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports that the 20-year-old’s t...
Blazers' Collins out about 4 months after surgery
ESPN - 5 Nov 2019 23:00
The Trail Blazers said Tuesday that forward Zach Collins will be reevaluated in approximately four months after undergoing surgery to repair his left labrum. Collins dislocated his shoulder on Oct. 27.
PJ Washington Talks Opening Night, NBA Life & More
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 22:01
PJ Washington had an opening night performance he'll never forget. Washington, the Hornets' No. 12 pick, put up 27 points against the Bulls at the Spectrum Center, making it the most points scored for a Hornet in his car...
Lakers' Kuzma to get more minutes against Bulls
ESPN - 5 Nov 2019 21:13
Lakers coach Frank Vogel says he anticipates Kyle Kuzma will play 26 minutes against the Bulls Tuesday as he works back from an ankle injury.
Hawks' John Collins Is Suspended 25 Games for Violating Drug Policy
The New York Times - 5 Nov 2019 20:17
He is the third player to be suspended under the N.B.A. policy this season, joining the Nets' Wilson Chandler and Phoenix's Deandre Ayton.
Kyrie Irving on the Nike Kyrie 6, Shares Philosophy Behind His Newest Sneaker
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 18:46
Kyrie Irving took us inside the design of his latest sneaker, the Nike Kyrie 6, which continues to reflect his personal and spiritual connections. Launching in 11 different colorways to signify 11 different cities that a...
Spalding Partners With Lillard and DeRozan on 'Holiday Slam' Shopping Event
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 18:01
In partnership with NBA All-Stars Damian Lillard and DeMar DeRozan, Spalding has announced the first-ever “Spalding.com Holiday Slam” online shopping event. Over the course of two hours (11:00 am-1:00 pm ET) on Sunda...
John Collins Suspended 25 Games For Violating Anti-Drug Program
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 17:34
The NBA has revealed that Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins has been suspended for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug program. Collins becomes the third NBA player to face the lofty suspension so far this s...
Post Up: Devin Booker's 40 Points Helps Hand Sixers First Loss
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 08:15
Pistons 99 (3-5), Wizards 115 (2-4) Washington was propelled to the win thanks to six double-digit scorers, led by Bradley Beal (22 points). Andre Drummond put up a monstrous 15 points and 24 rebounds for Detroit. Pelica...
'Money Grab': Damian Lillard No Fan of Warriors' Move to San Francisco
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 03:47
Damian Lillard is no fan of the Warriors’ move to San Francisco this season. The Oakland native compared it to a “money grab” by Dubs ownership. Lillard also calls Golden State’s injury-plagued season “an unfor...
Doc Rivers: 'There's No Body Type More Like Michael Jordan's Than Kawhi'
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 03:04
Kawhi Leonard tortured the Utah Jazz with 18 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 105-94 win, drawing yet another round of comparisons to Michael Jordan. LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers told repor...
Cavs' Porter suspended game for contact with ref
ESPN - 5 Nov 2019 02:09
The Cavaliers' Kevin Porter Jr. was suspended one game by the NBA on Monday for making contact with a referee in Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Blake Griffin Very Close To Returning For Pistons
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 01:27
The Detroit Pistons have been without Blake Griffin through the first two weeks of the NBA season but his return to action is right around the corner. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that the forward will be re-ev...
Mikey Williams Drops 30 & DUNKS EVERYTHING!
SLAMonline - 5 Nov 2019 00:26
Mikey Williams and the San Ysidro #BorderBoyz continue to dominate fall league. In his latest game, Mikey dropped 30 points with ease, including multiple big dunks. He definitely doesn’t look like a freshman out there....