Basketball News
NBA Trade Machine: You be the GM
ESPN - 9 Dec 2019 15:38
Could your team land a superstar? Enter the teams and players into our Trade Machine, and we'll tell you if the deal works.
The Raptors have hit their first bump in the road after a winless week
ESPN - 9 Dec 2019 06:45
Despite the return of Kyle Lowry, the defending champs were unable to get a win in Week 7. Week 8 will feature the return of Kawhi Leonard to Toronto.
CP3 says referee 'got me back' with delay tech
ESPN - 9 Dec 2019 09:55
Chris Paul, two nights after pushing to have the Timberwolves whistled for a second delay-of-game violation to help change the outcome of that game, said the same calls that went against the Thunder on Sunday night were ...
The fascinating matchup of Joel Embiid vs. Marc Gasol
InsideHoops - 9 Dec 2019 05:48
On Sunday, the Sixers, playing at home in Philly, handled the Raptors, 110-104. In the win, Tobias Harris scored 26 points, Matisse Thybulle added 20 off the bench, and Ben Simmons put up 16 points, 11 rebounds and nine ...
Julian Newman & Zion Harmon Play In Front of SOLD-OUT Crowd!
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 23:57
The most anticipated matchup of the early season took place tonight in front of a sold out gym, as Zion Harmon took on Julian Newman. The post Julian Newman & Zion Harmon Play In Front of SOLD-OUT Crowd! appeared first o...
Josh Christopher Goes Off & Catches TWO BODIES!
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 23:50
Josh Christopher and Dior Johnson have been leading Mayfair (CA) HS all week in the North Orange County Championship Tournament. The post Josh Christopher Goes Off & Catches TWO BODIES! appeared first on SLAM.
Jalen Green vs. Posh Alexander? West Coast vs. East Coast BATTLE!
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 23:42
Jalen Green and Posh Alexander matched up recently and while Alexander and his squad put up a fight, they fell short as Jalen Green’s game-high 25 points led Prolific Prep to the 75-71 victory. The post Jalen Green vs....
How the Knicks' grand plans fell apart this time
ESPN - 9 Dec 2019 23:02
Hire, fire, repeat. After 20 years of course-correcting, the one thing the Knicks can't seem to do is get on the right track.
Daeshun Ruffin Drops 34 POINTS in Front of Coach Cal!
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 22:07
Daeshun Ruffin kicked off the Marshall County Hoopfest with a bang tonight, as the 5’9 Junior PG put on a show, dropping 37 points in a W with Coal Cal courtside. The post Daeshun Ruffin Drops 34 POINTS in Front of Coa...
Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Get Tested in INTENSE Mayfair Game!
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 21:45
Josh Christopher and Dior Johnson led Mayfair to a very intense win in last night’s matchup against Los Alamitos (CA) HS in the North OC Tournament Championship. The post Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Get Tested in I...
Love: 'Nothing different' with Cavs trade talk
ESPN - 9 Dec 2019 21:42
Kevin Love says being the subject of trade rumors is nothing new since he's been in Cleveland.
Brandon Boston HEATS UP in 2nd Half as Sierra Canyon Remains Undefeated!
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 21:36
Brandon Boston is one of the top prospects in the nation. Last week, the Kentucky commit put up 17 second-half points to lead Sierra Canyon over Santa Clarita Christian (CA) HS at Cal State Northridge’s Matadome last w...
Nets Must Waive Player Before Wilson Chandler Returns
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 20:45
The Brooklyn Nets have a decision to make this week as Wilson Chandler nears his return from a 25-game PED suspension. As is permitted under the CBA, Brooklyn moved Chandler to its suspended list, freeing up an additiona...
Gordon Hayward Eyes Return From Hand Fracture
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 19:03
After 13 games on the sidelines recovering from a hand fracture, Boston Celtics wing Gordon Hayward intends to make his return to the lineup. The Celtics revealed today that the 29-year-old hopes to play as soon as tonig...
Kenneth Faried Released By Chinese Team
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 18:29
The Zhejiang Lions have released ex-NBA big man Kenneth Faried, Emiliano Carchia of Sportando reports. The 30-year-old had been averaging 17.3 points and 10.0 rebounds per game for the Chinese league franchise. Faried in...
Wizards Apply For DPE Following C.J. Miles Injury
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 18:18
The Washington Wizards have applied for a disabled player exception in the wake of veteran C.J. Miles’ wrist injury, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports. The 32-year-old could be sidelined for the remainder of the 2019-2...
Anthony Davis scores 50 points in Lakers win vs Timberwolves
InsideHoops - 9 Dec 2019 17:45
On Sunday, the Lakers beat the Timberwolves 142-125. The star of the night was big-man Anthony Davis, who is having as good a season as almost any players in the league. Shooting 20 for 29, Davis put up 50 points, seven ...
Post Up: AD Drops 50 to Lead Lakers to Win Over Wolves.
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 07:54
Nets 105 (13-10), Nuggets 102 (14-7) Spencer Dinwiddie finished a tough, go-ahead layup with 26 seconds left to lift the Nets to their 3rd win in a row and 8th in their last 10. Dinwiddie dropped a team-high 24 points an...
'Come See Me': Kyle Lowry Clashes With Heckling Sixers Fan
SLAMonline - 9 Dec 2019 07:15
Kyle Lowry and a heckler in Philadelphia exchanged heated words Sunday night, with the Raptors’ point guard telling the guy to “come see” him. Lowry says he expected the hostile treatment from the hoops die-hards i...
Kawhi, PG uncertain Monday for Clips at Indiana
ESPN - 9 Dec 2019 06:17
Clippers coach Doc Rivers said he wasn't sure if Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will play together Monday against the Pacers in the second game of a back-to-back set.
Sources: LaMelo out 4 weeks with bruised foot
ESPN - 9 Dec 2019 05:12
LaMelo Ball suffered a bruised foot in practice last week and will miss about a month, sources say.
Nets stay hot, beat Nuggets 105-102
InsideHoops - 9 Dec 2019 03:09
We’ll be writing about this ourselves later tonight, but for right now, here’s the Denver Post reporting: Brooklyn guard Spencer Dinwiddie bullied his way to the rack twice in the final minute as the Nets hung on to ...