Basketball News
Doncic nears triple-double but tires in return
ESPN - 27 Dec 2019 08:15
Luka Doncic had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in his return to the Mavs from a sprained ankle, saying his biggest issue was fatigue near the end of the win over the Spurs.
Wizards' Beal exits with sore leg in blowout loss
ESPN - 27 Dec 2019 05:31
Wizards guard Bradley Beal left midway through the third quarter of Thursday's 132-102 loss to the Pistons due to soreness in his right leg, head coach Scott Brooks said.
Kerr: Ignored ref's warning amid 'best game'
ESPN - 27 Dec 2019 01:12
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said he wouldn't let a warning from a ref dampen his team's excitement late in the Christmas Day win over the Rockets.
Rockets sign William Howard to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 27 Dec 2019 23:35
The Houston Rockets signed forward William Howard to a two-way contract today. Howard (6-8, 207) was playing for Salt Lake City in the NBA G League and is the eighth GATORADE Call-Up of the season. In 15 games for the St...
Rockets give Chris Clemons a standard NBA contract
InsideHoops - 27 Dec 2019 22:44
Earlier today, the Houston Rockets converted the two-way contract of guard Chris Clemons into a standard NBA contract. Clemons (5-9, 180) was eligible for the 2019 NBA Draft and originally signed with Houston on July 3. ...
The 'UNDFTD' Nike Air Max 90s Are Now Available on StockX
SLAMonline - 27 Dec 2019 22:05
The “UNDFTD” Nike Air Max 90s are now available on StockX. Nike and the Los Angeles-based boutique have collaborated on eight pairs of Air Max 90s. UNDFTD has picked four colors – Infrared, Laser Blue, Yellow and G...
The 'Washed Denim' AJVI is Now Available on StockX
SLAMonline - 27 Dec 2019 21:55
The “Washed Denim” AJVI is now available on StockX. To close out 2019, Jordan Brand is giving the VIs the denim treatment. The pair features two variations of denim – light and dark along the uppers of the sneaker....
Rockets' Gordon to return from injury Sunday
ESPN - 27 Dec 2019 20:57
Rockets guard Eric Gordon is slated to return to the lineup Sunday after missing seven weeks with a knee injury.
Kyle Korver on Shooting, Sleeping and Chasing an N.B.A. Title at 38
The New York Times - 27 Dec 2019 19:19
Playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, the veteran 3-point specialist could be on the path toward a goal he set as a rookie.
Joel Embiid: 'A Lot of People Have Forgotten, I Guess, Who I Am'
SLAMonline - 27 Dec 2019 18:58
Joel Embiid used a statement performance against Giannis Antetokounmpo on Christmas Day to remind the hoops world of who he is, when properly motivated. “When I'm needed, I'm going to show up,” Embiid told reporters ...
Magic's Aminu suffers setback in knee recovery
ESPN - 27 Dec 2019 18:30
Al-Farouq Aminu, who has been sidelined since November with a torn meniscus, has suffered a setback in his recovery.
The Best N.B.A. Season of the Decade? Too Hard to Choose.
The New York Times - 27 Dec 2019 10:00
Linsanity, LeBron James's reunion with Cleveland and "The Block" are some of the many extraordinary memories basketball fans took from the past 10 years.
Post Up: Luka Doncic Nears Triple-Double in Return to Action
SLAMonline - 27 Dec 2019 08:08
Wizards 102 (9-21), Pistons 132 (12-20) Eight Pistons players hit double-digit scoring, led by Christian Wood’s 22 points. Andre Drummond (14 points, 10 rebounds) and Blake Griffin (14 points, 11 rebounds) both contrib...