Basketball News
Wizards Sign Anzejs Pasecniks To Two-Way Contract
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 23:54
The Washington Wizards have announced that they’ve signed Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way contract. The 21-year-old big man has previously been a member of the team’s G League affiliate. Pasecniks will split time betwe...
Russ cites heart as Rockets pull off 25-point rally
ESPN - 17 Dec 2019 07:48
Russell Westbrook tapped his heart a few times when asked what keyed the Rockets' 25-point rally Monday night, their largest deficit overcome to win in at least the past 20 seasons. "Sometimes you've got to want it more ...
Griffin, Drummond out as Pistons face Wizards
ESPN - 17 Dec 2019 02:36
Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond are both out for Detroit on Monday night against Washington.
Injured Wizard Hachimura out at least 5 games
ESPN - 17 Dec 2019 23:48
Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura will miss at least five games after suffering a groin injury.
Wizards sign Anzejs Pasecniks to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 17 Dec 2019 23:00
The Washington Wizards signed center Anzejs Pasecniks to a two-way contract today. And in a related move, the team waived guard Chris Chiozza. Pasecniks, a 7-1 center from Latvia, has played in 12 games (two starts) with...
Ayton's return to give Suns 'shot of energy'
ESPN - 17 Dec 2019 22:29
Suns center Deandre Ayton is expected to return from his 25-game suspension Tuesday night against the Clippers.
MORE THAN 94: Devereaux Peters Helps Tell the Stories of the WNBA
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 21:44
Watch women hoop. Respect their game. Hear their stories. Repeat. Two-time WNBA champion Devereaux Peters wants to introduce you to the lives of WNBA players off the court with her production company, More Than 94. Fro...
Lenny Cooke Opens Up About the Final Chapter of His Playing Career
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 20:06
“Turn it up, turn it up!” Lenny Cooke calls out to the DJ, an 11-year-old kid named Amir standing beside two large speakers. Amir obliges, and Drake’s voice is suddenly booming through the Kroc Center. Sitting a fe...
Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Bring Mayfair to Barclays Center
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 19:51
Mayfair (CA) HS top 1-2 punch played a tough game versus an impressive South Shore (NY) squad at The Battle in the Apple at Barclays Center this past weekend. The post Josh Christopher & Dior Johnson Bring Mayfair to Bar...
Bronny James vs. LeBron's Alma Mater? Sierra Canyon vs. SVSM Preview! ''
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 19:33
he heir to the throne, Bronny James, took on the King’s alma mater, SVSM, at Nationwide Arena in the Play By Play Classic this past weekend. Here’s a preview we made leading up to the matchup, which the Trail Blazers...
Blazers Awarded Disabled Player Exception For Rodney Hood
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 19:00
The Portland Trail Blazers have been granted a disabled player exception for injured guard Rodney Hood, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The team will now have $2.86 million available with which to pursue a replacemen...
P.J. Washington Undergoes Finger Surgery
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 17:02
The Charlotte Hornets have revealed that rookie forward P.J. Washington has undergone successful surgery to repair a fractured little finger. The 21-year-old sustained the injury on Dec. 13. While the fracture of the fif...
James Harden: Critics 'Belittle What I'm Doing'
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 14:16
James Harden hears the negative chirping, but refuses to let it affect his laser-like focus. “I’m not going to stop working,” vows Harden, the NBA’s leading scorer (38.9 PPG) who continues to put up historic numb...
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'We Don't Want to Lose Two in a Row'
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 13:55
The Mavs snapped Milwaukee’s 18-game winning streak Monday night, overcoming Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s 48 points for a 120-116 road victory. Kristaps Porzingis and Seth Curry led Dallas with 26 points apiece. Antetokou...
Post Up: Porzingis, Curry Snap Bucks' 18-Game Win Streak
SLAMonline - 17 Dec 2019 06:36
Mavericks 120 (18-8), Bucks 116 (24-4) Kristaps Porzingis stepped his game up in Luka Doncic’s absence, racking up 26 points, 12 rebounds and two blocked shots. His plus-minus of +20 led all players. Seth Curry added 2...
Mavs' Doncic 'progressing well' in ankle recovery
ESPN - 17 Dec 2019 04:25
Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic already has shed his crutches and walking boot after suffering a moderate ankle sprain Saturday, coach Rick Carlisle said.
Myles Turner adjusting to changing role with Pacers
InsideHoops - 17 Dec 2019 00:56
The Pacers have been a success story this season, which is impressive considering they are still awaiting the return to action of shooting guard Victor Oladipo. A key development this year has been a change in the squad�...
Marcus Smart dealing with eye infection
InsideHoops - 17 Dec 2019 00:20
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart, one of the team’s most important players, is dealing with a lingering eye infection. Here’s the Boston Herald reporting: The infection in the Celtics guard's left eye that has kept ...