Basketball News
Fultz reflects on huge night: 'Gives me more fire'
ESPN - 16 Jan 2020 11:01
Against the Lakers, Orlando's Markelle Fultz looked every bit the special talent that made him the No. 1 pick in 2017.
Zion Williamson Seems Just Days From His Official N.B.A. Debut
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2020 02:08
The former Duke star, who is in his rookie season for the Pelicans, is set to play his first regular-season N.B.A. game on Jan. 22.
Nets Release 10-Day Signee Justin Anderson
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 07:55
The Brooklyn Nets have revealed that they’ve released forward Justin Anderson ahead of schedule. The move positions the team to free up a roster slot for subsequent additions. Anderson saw action in three games for the...
NBA Official: Zion Williamson's Absence Hurt TV Ratings 'Big Time'
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 06:24
Zion Williamson‘s absence this season hurt NBA televion ratings “big time,” according to an anonymous League official. Injuries have been a factor in the depressed TV viewership numbers, and it didn’t help that t...
Nuggets G Murray injures ankle vs. Hornets
ESPN - 16 Jan 2020 06:17
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was taken for X-rays on his left ankle after an awkward fall during Wednesday night's win over the visiting Charlotte Hornets.
Warriors' Evans has concussion, broken nose
ESPN - 16 Jan 2020 23:43
Warriors guard Jacob Evans suffered a concussion and a broken nose as a result of a collision with the Mavericks' Dwight Powell during Tuesday night's game, the team announced Thursday.
Report: Wolves Intensify Pursuit Of D'Angelo Russell
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 22:20
The Minnesota Timberwolves are intensifying their pursuit of D’Angelo Russell, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reports, and the trade of Jeff Teague earlier today opens up a role for the Dubs guard in Minneapolis. The ...
Report: Hawks, Pistons End Drummond Trade Talks
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 21:49
The Hawks and Pistons had been contemplating a potential trade centered around Andre Drummond but are no longer discussing it, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. The two squads had been considering a swap that would h...
Timberwolves trade Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham to Hawks for Allen Crabbe
InsideHoops - 16 Jan 2020 21:37
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Minnesota Timberwolves (@timberwolves) on Jan 16, 2020 at 11:32am PST In a trade today, the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Allen Crabbe from the At...
Follow live: High-flying Bucks, Celtics meet
ESPN - 16 Jan 2020 19:39
Milwaukee went 12-for-15 on 3-pointers in the first half to build an 18-point lead over Boston.
Hawks acquire PG Teague in trade with Wolves
ESPN - 16 Jan 2020 19:32
The Hawks have sent swingman Allen Crabbe to the Timberwolves for point guard Jeff Teague and forward Treveon Graham.
Hawks Acquire Jeff Teague In Trade With Wolves
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 19:05
The Atlanta Hawks have acquired Jeff Teague in a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Headed to the Wolves in the swap is Allen Crabbe. Both Teague and Crabbe are on expiring contrac...
Kyrie Irving: 'It's Glaring That You're Missing a Big Piece Here'
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 18:55
The Nets are “missing a big piece,” according to All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving. Yes, Irving says that even once Kevin Durant suits up, Brooklyn will still have a “glaring” hole. The injury-riddled Nets (18-22...
Banged-up LaMelo shutting down Aussie season
ESPN - 16 Jan 2020 14:44
LaMelo Ball is shutting down his Australian league season because he won't have time to rehab before the season ends.
Post Up: Markelle Fultz Leads Upset in LA, Melo Wins in Return to Houston
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 09:09
Trail Blazers 117 (18-24), Rockets 107 (26-14) Carmelo Anthony scored 18 points on 7-for-10 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds as he picked up a win in the city that let him go a season ago. CJ McCollum and Dame Lillard co...
Nets Ink Jeremiah Martin To Two-Way
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 08:15
The Brooklyn Nets have revealed that they’ve signed guard Jeremiah Martin to a 10-day contract. The 23-year-old has averaged 18.5 points and 5.0 assists in the G League so far this season. Martin will fill the two-way ...
Brooklyn Signs Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 08:04
The Brooklyn Nets have signed two-way guard Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot to a 10-day contract, the club has revealed. Luwawu-Cabarrot has been a mainstay in the team’s rotation for the past few weeks. The Nets will slot Luw...
Charlotte Releases Robert Franks
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 06:39
The Charlotte Hornets have waived Robert Franks from his two way contract, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. The release opens a roster slot for incoming forward Ray Spalding. Franks didn’t see action wit...
GM: Timberwolves on the 'Same Page' With Karl-Anthony Towns
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 06:24
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves’ front-office are “on the same page,” according to president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas. Despite rumors of KAT supposedly being unhappy in Minneosta, Rosas remain...
Joel Embiid: 'I'm Never Going to Be the Kind of Traditional Big Like Shaq'
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 06:22
Don’t expect Joel Embiid to play anything like Shaquille O’Neal did. Embiid, 25, doesn’t believe it’s possible for a “traditional big” to thrive and dominate in today’s NBA. The Philadelphia Sixers are “g...
Nets sign Jeremiah Martin to two-way contract
InsideHoops - 16 Jan 2020 05:58
The Brooklyn Nets signed guard Jeremiah Martin to a two-way contract tonight. Martin (6'2", 185) joins the Nets from the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. In 21 games for Sioux Falls this season, Martin has avera...
Hornets Sign Ray Spalding To Two-Way Deal
SLAMonline - 16 Jan 2020 05:53
The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent forward Ray Spalding to a two-way contract, Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports. Spalding most recently played with the G League affiliate of the Houston Rockets. I...