Basketball News
Chris Paul Gifted Thunder Teammates With Custom Suits
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 18:32
Chris Paul brought a tailor to OKC this past summer to take measurements of his Thunder teammates, who rocked their snazzy new suits to Wednesday night’s 126-122 win against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies. Paul says he...
Minutes scarce for talented Raptors big man Chris Boucher
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2019 02:38
Talented Raptors forward Chris Boucher deserves more minutes. But head coach Nick Nurse has tough decisions to make in order for that to happen. Here’s the Toronto Star reporting: "It's not an easy thing to figure out,...
Post Up: Kendrick Nunn and the Heat Hand 76ers First Home Loss
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 07:43
Hornets 98 (13-18), Cavaliers 100 (7-21) A standout game from Collin Sexton (23 points on 10-14 shooting) helped Cleveland secure the home win. Terry Rozier’s 35 points for Charlotte came up just short. Raptors 112 (19...
Bucks' Brown: Suit against city not about money
ESPN - 19 Dec 2019 01:37
Bucks guard Sterling Brown says his decision to reject the city's $400,000 settlement, after alleging police officers used excessive force when they tased him after being cited for a parking violation, wasn't about himse...
Celtics center Vincent Poirier out after surgery
InsideHoops - 19 Dec 2019 00:27
Celtics backup center Vincent Poirier underwent surgery this morning to fix a fracture of the proximal phalanx on his right pinkie finger. Poirier is expected to return to play in 4-6 weeks. The Celtics are 17-7 so far t...
Grizzlies Still Expect First In Andre Iguodala Trade
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 23:51
While circumstances may change as the February trade deadline approaches, Sean Deveney of Heavy reports that the Memphis Grizzlies are intent on acquiring a first-round pick from whichever team trades for Andre Iguodala....
James Wiseman Leaves Memphis To Prep For Draft
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 21:46
James Wiseman, a potential candidate to go first overall in next June’s NBA Draft, has decided to leave Memphis and prepare for his forthcoming professional career, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Wiseman will ...
The Off-White Dunks & 'Yecheil' Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Are Now Live on StockX
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 19:17
All three of the Off-White Nike dunks and “Yecheil” Yeezy Boost 350 V2s are now available on StockX. First up, Virgil Abloh put his Off-White-branded touch on the popular Nike silhouette on three low-top models – M...
StockX Presents 'Buy to WIn' Promo: 100 Winners in 5 Days
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 19:06
To close out the year, StockX will be giving way 100 of their favorite sneakers over a five-day period. To have a chance to win, customers can use the BESTOF2019 promo code on all purchases $50 and up. StockX will announ...
Five-Star Prospect Makur Maker Transferring to Hillcrest Prep
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 18:03
7-0 Makur Maker has been one of the most tantalizing stories of high school basketball this season. Having already submitted his paperwork to the NBA to petition to enter the NBA Draft, scouts have been flocking to his g...
Goran Dragic Nearing Return From Groin Strain
SLAMonline - 19 Dec 2019 16:09
The Miami Heat have been without veteran point guard Goran Dragic for the majority of December. Now, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports, the 34-year-old is nearing his return to the lineup. Dragic has missed nine consec...
A behind-the-scenes look at the center of NBA star power
ESPN - 19 Dec 2019 15:26
Staples Center houses two title contenders and four of the top 10 players in the NBA. But how do two distinctly different franchises present themselves in the same iconic arena?
Wolves' Towns day-to-day with sprained knee
ESPN - 19 Dec 2019 02:30
Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns missed Wednesday night's game against the Pelicans because of a left knee sprain. He is "day-to-day," coach Ryan Saunders said.