Basketball News
The Clippers Lost, but the Dream Duo Is Coming
The New York Times - 14 Nov 2019 16:59
Sometime soon, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will take the court at the same time.
Lillard held under 10 points for first time since '16
ESPN - 14 Nov 2019 07:57
Damian Lillard's 230-game double-figure scoring streak was the third-longest active run in the NBA. The Raptors held the star Blazers guard to nine points Wednesday night.
Bucks send Giannis' older brother to G League
ESPN - 14 Nov 2019 03:08
The Bucks announced Wednesday that Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, has been assigned to the Wisconsin Herd of the G League along with Dragan Bender.
Caris LeVert To Miss Several Weeks With Thumb Injury
SLAMonline - 14 Nov 2019 02:07
The Brooklyn Nets will be without Caris LeVert for several weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 25-year-old guard has injured his thumb and the franchise fears that he has damaged a ligament. The news will ...
Woman Told to Remove Hijab Before Denver Nuggets Game
The New York Times - 14 Nov 2019 22:54
Gazella Bensreiti said she went to the Pepsi Center to watch her daughter sing the national anthem when a security employee told her to remove her hijab. The company that owns the venue reportedly said it was a misunders...
Sources: LeVert out 4-6 weeks after surgery
ESPN - 14 Nov 2019 20:30
Caris LeVert, the Nets' third-leading scorer this season, had surgery on his right thumb Thursday. Sources told ESPN that he will miss four to six weeks.
Elijah Fisher is the FUTURE of Canada! Freshman Phenom from Toronto!
SLAMonline - 14 Nov 2019 20:17
Elijah Fisher is widely considered the future of Canadian grassroots basketball and he’s only a freshman in high school. The Toronto native will prep for a big season at Crestwood College Prep as he plays in several ev...
The 'Cactus Jack' Air Force 1 is Now Live on StockX
SLAMonline - 14 Nov 2019 19:10
The “Cactus Jack” AF1 is now available on StockX. After a successful first AF100 collab, Travis Scott’s latest collaboration pays homage to his grandmother’s house Missouri City, TX. The AF1 draws inspiration fro...
Russell Westbrook Trashes Patrick Beverley's Defense
SLAMonline - 14 Nov 2019 09:57
Russell Westbrook has never been particularly impressed with longtime nemesis Patrick Beverley‘s defensive work. "Pat Bev trick y'all like he play defense," Westbrook told reporters Wednesday night after Rockets teamma...
Post Up: Ja Morant Takes on Entire City of Charlotte, Hits Game-Winner
SLAMonline - 14 Nov 2019 07:33
Lakers 120 (9-2), Warriors 94 (2-10) LeBron James scored 20 points in the first half — his most in any half this season — to get the Lakers rolling quick in their blowout win at the STAPLES Center. James only logged ...
Hayward: Injury rehab not as daunting this time
ESPN - 14 Nov 2019 02:45
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward admitted Wednesday that, after going through his gruesome leg and ankle injuries two seasons ago, the six-week recovery time for his hand injury is like "a drop in a bucket."
Iman Shumpert Inks Deal With Brooklyn Nets
SLAMonline - 14 Nov 2019 02:31
The Brooklyn Nets have signed Iman Shumpert to a minimum contract, the team has announced in a press release. The 29-year-old will help fill the vacancy created by Caris LeVert’s thumb injury. The Nets, who already hav...
George likely to make Clippers debut Thursday
ESPN - 14 Nov 2019 02:10
Clippers coach Doc Rivers said Paul George, who is recovering from offseason shoulder surgeries, will probably make his season debut Thursday at the Pelicans.
Nets bring on Shumpert with Chandler suspended
ESPN - 14 Nov 2019 00:46
With Wilson Chandler on the NBA's suspended list, the Nets have signed veteran guard Iman Shumpert.