Basketball News
Justise Winslow Enters Concussion Protocol
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 14:33
Two days after a collision with Nuggets forward Paul Millsap, Justise Winslow has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports. The 23-year-old forward, who was held ou...
Heat F Winslow placed in concussion protocol
ESPN - 8 Nov 2019 07:42
Justise Winslow was placed in the concussion protocol by the Heat, and he missed Miami's 124-108 win over Phoenix.
Aldridge's season-high 39 lifts Spurs past Thunder
ESPN - 8 Nov 2019 07:26
LaMarcus Aldridge scored a season-high 39 points and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 121-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night.
'I'm Not Out Forever': Zion Williamson Upbeat in Rehab from Knee Injury
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 02:38
Zion Williamson is determined to “come back stronger, come back better” following surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee. “I’m not out forever,” the 19-year-old rookie told reporters Thursday, while a...
Bulls' Porter (foot sprain) out Sat. vs. Rockets
ESPN - 8 Nov 2019 23:29
Bulls swingman Otto Porter Jr. will miss Saturday's game against the Rockets with a foot sprain, and there's no timetable for his return.
The 'Blue the Great' Air Jordan 1 Mid is Now Live on StockX
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 18:42
The “Blue the Great” AJ1 is now available on StockX. As part of the “Fearless Ones” Collection, Los Angeles-based artist Blue the Great adds his personal touches on the iconic silhouette. Taking on the mid cut, t...
'Two Thousand Percent': Carmelo Anthony Still Wants to Play in the NBA
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 18:40
Carmelo Anthony is very much still eager to join an NBA team. The 35-year-old, 10-time All-Star, says he is “sitting back waiting to see what happens.” Melo admits to being “surprised” he remains a free agent sin...
Kawhi Leonard: 'It Was Shocking' NBA Publicized Knee Injury Details
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 15:00
Kawhi Leonard was shocked the NBA put out a press release Thursday night, announcing that the reigning Finals MVP is “suffering from an ongoing injury to the patella tendon in his left knee.” Leonard added that he fu...
Andre Drummond: 'I'm Definitely the Best Ever When it Comes to Rebounding'
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 15:00
Pistons center Andre Drummond considers himself “the best ever when it comes to rebounding.” Drummond, 26, leads the NBA with 18 boards a night. This could be his final year in Detroit--the two-time All-Star has a $2...
Post Up: Celtics Get the Win in Kemba Walker's Return to Charlotte
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 08:22
Celtics 108 (6-1), Hornets 87 (4-4) Kemba Walker received nothing but love in his first return to Charlotte after joining the Celtics this past summer. The crowd greeted the All-Star with a standing ovation in warmups. W...
C's Smart: Wish refs would call game 'right way'
ESPN - 8 Nov 2019 07:32
Celtics guard Marcus Smart was upset with how he was officiated in Thursday's 108-87 win over the Hornets, saying afterward, "I wish they would call the game the right way."
Michael Jordan: 'You're Paid to Play 82 Games'
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 02:44
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan‘s message to his players is simple: “you’re paid to play 82 games.” Former Hornets head coach Steve Clifford has taken a similar approach with his Orlando Magic crew. With K...
Clippers fined $50K for Rivers' Kawhi statements
ESPN - 8 Nov 2019 02:17
The NBA fined the LA Clippers $50,000 for comments made by coach Doc Rivers that "were inconsistent" with Kawhi Leonard's health.
'I Want to Play': Giannis Antetokounmpo Not Interested in Load Management
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 01:44
Giannis Antetokounmpo has zero interest in being load-managed. “I want to play,” says the NBA’s reigning MVP, who is off to a fantastic start this season. Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer reports that Th...
LEVEL UP: Class of 2020 Star Terrence Clarke Puts On for the City
SLAMonline - 8 Nov 2019 00:06
A year ago, Terrence Clarke was getting ready to suit up for his sophomore season of high school basketball. At the time, he was among a handful of new faces at New England prep powerhouse Brewster Academy, joining a loa...