Basketball News
Andre Drummond: 'It's Not Like They'll Move Me Tomorrow'
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 07:27
Andre Drummond was surprised to read that Detroit and the Atlanta Hawks were reportedly discussing a trade for the two-time NBA All-Star. Drummond, however, doesn’t expect to be moved anytime soon, if at all. The 26-ye...
Cavs rookie Porter Jr. exits with left knee injury
ESPN - 6 Jan 2020 07:18
Rookie Kevin Porter Jr. left in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Timberwolves after his knee buckled.
Bradley sidelined by ankle sprain in Lakers' win
ESPN - 6 Jan 2020 07:01
Lakers guard Avery Bradley left Sunday's game late in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle and did not return. X-rays were negative, according to the team.
Cavs sign Levi Randolph, waive Alfonzo McKinnie and Tyler Cook
InsideHoops - 6 Jan 2020 23:54
The Cleveland Cavaliers made some moves today, signing guard Levi Randolph to a Two-Way contract, and waiving forwards Alfonzo McKinnie and Tyler Cook. Randolph (6-6, 210) has played in 20 games (all starts) this season ...
Cavaliers To Waive Alfonzo McKinnie
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 23:51
The Cleveland Cavaliers intend to release Alfonzo McKinnie, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 27-year-old’s non-guaranteed deal would otherwise lock in if he remains on the roster through Tuesday. McKinnie ha...
Kevin Porter Jr. Out Two Weeks After Knee Scare
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 23:35
Cleveland Cavaliers fans watched in horror as Kevin Porter Jr. hit the deck in the team’s Sunday night loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The organization has since revealed that the rookie has suffered a left knee sp...
Cavs SG Kevin Porter Jr. out with knee injury
InsideHoops - 6 Jan 2020 23:28
Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. suffered a left knee injury during the team’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night, and will be re-evaluated in around two weeks. The exact injury ...
Hawks Add Paul Watson On 10-Day Deal
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 23:14
The Atlanta Hawks have announced that they’ve taken a flyer on undrafted wing Paul Watson out of Fresno State. The 26-year-old has been a mainstay in the starting lineup for the G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptor...
Nets sign Justin Anderson to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 6 Jan 2020 23:11
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooklyn Nets (@brooklynnets) on Jan 5, 2020 at 11:15am PST The Brooklyn Nets signed guard/forward Justin Anderson to a 10-day contract today. Anderson (6'5", 231) joins Brook...
Report: Sacramento Kings Interested in Kyle Kuzma
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 23:00
The Kings are reportedly among the teams who are interested in a potential swap for Kyle Kuzma with the Lakers. Sacramento would need to include Bogdan Bogdanovic to make the deal palatable. Kuzma, 24, told reporters tha...
Washington Cuts Justin Robinson
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 22:49
The Washington Wizards have cut Justin Robinson, the team has revealed, allowing them the opportunity to retain Gary Payton II who was more recently signed by way of a hardship exception. Robinson, a 24-year-old undrafte...
Wizards Release Forward Johnathan Williams
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 22:42
The Washington Wizards inked Johnathan Williams when granted a hardship exception last month but no longer have a need for the forward’s services and have put him on waivers. Williams played six games with the injury d...
Cavs rookie Porter out 2 weeks with knee sprain
ESPN - 6 Jan 2020 19:53
Cavaliers rookie Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to miss two weeks because of a sprained left knee.
Dwight Howard To Participate In Slam Dunk Contest
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 19:14
The first confirmed participant in the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 34-year-old won the competition back in 2008, his second of three ...
New NYU Course Explores 'How Basketball Can Save the World'
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 18:39
There was a 12-by-12 blacktop square and a basketball hoop in David Hollander’s backyard growing up. It was his sanctuary. As he became older and pursued careers in various industries--from law, to marketing, to media,...
Blake Griffin Considering Season-Ending Surgery
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 18:12
A visit with a specialist could determine the rest of Blake Griffin’s 2019-20 campaign. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the 30-year-old forward has struggled on the court throughout the season and is conside...
Post Up: LeBron & AD Lead Lakers over Pistons in LA
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 07:39
Clippers 135 (26-12), Knicks 132 (10-26) 24 hours after losing to the Grizzlies, the returned bounced back, defeating the Knicks at home. Montrezl Harrell scored a team-high 34 points, while Paul George and Lou Williams ...
Rivers handing Beverley keys like Rondo, CP3
ESPN - 6 Jan 2020 04:35
Doc Rivers is putting some exclusive trust in Patrick Beverley, giving the point guard his play sheet in a similar fashion to how he approached coaching Rajon Rondo and Chris Paul.
Nets Sign Chris Chiozza To Two-Way Contract
SLAMonline - 6 Jan 2020 01:30
The Brooklyn Nets have added Chris Chiozza to a two-way contract, the team revealed, filling the vacancy created by the recent release of forward Henry Ellenson. Chiozza played with the Washington Wizards earlier this se...
Wizards waive guard Justin Robinson
InsideHoops - 6 Jan 2020 01:29
The Washington Wizards have waived guard Justin Robinson. Robinson appeared in nine games for the Wizards this season, averaging 1.4 points per contest. The Wizards' roster now stands at 15, not including two-way players...