Basketball News
'Fake News': Patrick Beverley Dismisses Report of Clips' Chemistry Issues
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 17:14
The LA Clippers reportedly have chemistry issues that are bubbling to the surface, but according to guard Patrick Beverley, that's merely "fake" news. Some of the frustration within a group under growing pressure is said...
Steph Curry was hoping to be drafted by Knicks
ESPN - 24 Jan 2020 05:13
Superstar Steph Curry, whose presence helped define the Warriors, says he was hoping to be drafted by the Knicks in 2009
2020 NBA Trade Deadline Primer: Milwaukee Bucks
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 06:39
With the new year now finally upon us, speculation ahead of the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing. Whether Milwaukee Bucks fans are in consensus about what the team ought to do before the Feb. 6, 2020 cut off or n...
Bulls' Markkanen out 4-6 weeks for pelvis injury
ESPN - 24 Jan 2020 23:01
Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will be out for four to six weeks after an MRI of his right hip revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis.
Embiid practices, targets next week for return
ESPN - 24 Jan 2020 22:55
Joel Embiid, who had surgery on Jan. 10 to repair the torn radial collateral ligament in his left ring finger, fully participated in practice Friday. "Next week, I'm hoping to play," he said.
Lauri Markkanen Out 4-6 Weeks With Stress Reaction
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 22:43
The Chicago Bulls have announced that forward Lauri Markkanen will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks as he recovers from a stress reaction located in his right hip. A stress reaction, if left untreated, can turn into a ...
Bradley Beal: Trade Request 'Kind of the Easy Way Out'
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 19:27
A trade demand would have been “kind of the easy way out,” according to Wizards guard Bradley Beal. Beal, 26, inked a two-year, $72 million max extension in the offseason, and is determined to grind it out in Washing...
THE UNDERDOG: Bobby Portis Talks Childhood, Growing up in Little Rock
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 18:43
On the intersection of 10th and Barber Street in Little Rock, AR, a 10-year-old Bobby Portis was up late playing video games one night when gunshots rang out nearby. He was accustomed to the sound, but this was different...
LeBron James: Lakers 'Have Enough Right Now'
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 18:34
LeBron James does not buy into the suggestion that the Lakers are "one piece away" from being a true NBA championship contender. "We have enough right now," James told reporters Thursday night in Brooklyn when asked abou...
Stephen Curry Wanted the Knicks to Draft Him
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 14:21
Stephen Curry wanted to be a Knick heading into the 2009 NBA Draft. “I wanted to go to New York,” recalled Curry during an interview with the “All the Smoke” podcast. Ultimately, the Golden State Warriors picked ...
Lillard: Ref's explanation of no-call 'an insult'
ESPN - 24 Jan 2020 09:21
Blazers star Damian Lillard said he was "frustrated" with a no-call late in Thursday night's 133-125 loss to the Mavericks, calling the official's explanation "an insult."
Post Up: LeBron, Lakers Win Battle With Nets in Brooklyn
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 07:59
Wizards 124 (15-29), Cavaliers 112 (12-33) Bradley Beal (36 points) and Collin Sexton (29 points) dueled in Cleveland, but the Wizards came out victorious. Washington also enjoyed 17 points apiece from Davis Bertans and ...
2020 NBA All-Star Game Starters
SLAMonline - 24 Jan 2020 02:14
The league has revealed the starters for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and three of the game’s first string players will be making their debut in the contest. The All-Star Game starters are voted in by fans, media members...