Basketball News
Marcus Morris Apologizes for 'Female Tendencies' Insult
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 08:48
Knicks forward Marcus Morris expressed regret for saying Jae Crowder has “got a lot of female tendencies on the court” following a Wednesday night brouhaha. Crowder drew the ire of New York’s players when he took a...
Lillard to Westbrook: 'I'm the Last Person You Want to See in the Playoffs'
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 08:19
Damian Lillard provided a highly-entertaining play-by-play of his recent trash talk with Russell Westbrook. Lillard says he shut down the spicy back-and-forth, which resulted in a pair of technical fouls, by telling West...
Sources: NBA cap, luxury tax levels likely to drop
ESPN - 30 Jan 2020 08:06
The NBA has alerted teams to the impending release of adjusted 2020-2021 salary and luxury tax projections, signaling the likelihood that a decline in revenue will cause a drop in the figures, league sources tell ESPN.
Pistons F Morris shows 'double respect' for Kobe
ESPN - 30 Jan 2020 02:29
Detroit Pistons power forward Markieff Morris, a Philadelphia native like the late Kobe Bryant, has plans to switch his jersey number from No. 8 to No. 88, to show "double respect" for the Lakers legend.
NBA Walks Back 2020-21 Salary Cap Projection
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 23:18
The NBA has revealed a slightly reduced salary cap projection for the 2020-21 campaign, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The new projected salary cap for next season is now $115M down from $116M. The downgraded projec...
2020 NBA Trade Deadline Primer: Indiana Pacers
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 22:57
With the new year now finally upon us, speculation ahead of the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing. Whether Indiana Pacers fans are in consensus about what the team ought to do before the Feb. 6, 2020 cut off or no...
Sprained Ankle Sidelines Luka Doncic Again
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 22:39
The Dallas Mavericks will be without star sophomore Luka Doncic when they play against the Houston Rockets on Friday. The 20-year-old suffered a sprained ankle in a team practice on Thursday and, according to Brad Townse...
Doncic hurts right ankle again, out at least Fri.
ESPN - 30 Jan 2020 22:21
Mavs star Luka Doncic turned his right ankle, the same one he sprained last month, and will miss at least one game.
The N.B.A. All-Star Game Gets Major Changes, and a Kobe Tribute
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2020 22:03
The teams will be competing for $100,000 for charity each quarter and targeting a Kobe-themed score to win the game over all.
TOGETHER: The Boston Celtics Cover SLAM 226 ☘️
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 20:37
GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 226 FEATURING THE CELTICS "Nobody was really talking about us, you know?" Kemba Walker is seated in the Optum Lounge of the Auerbach Center, where the Boston Celtics practice, thinking back on this...
Frank Vogel: Kobe Bryant Tragedy Brought the Lakers Closer
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 20:33
Kobe Bryant‘s shocking death has brought the Lakers closer together, according to head coach Frank Vogel. The team, which held its first practice Wednesday since the tragedy, put out a statement along with owner Jeanie...
Nets honor Kobe, Gianna Bryant by leaving courtside seats empty
ESPN - 30 Jan 2020 19:22
Cameras caught Kobe coaching Gianna courtside in Brooklyn in December.
Aaron Gordon Commits To Slam Dunk Contest
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 19:22
Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has committed to the 2020 NBA Slam Dunk contest at next month’s All-Star Weekend in Chicago, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Gordon joins previous commits Dwight Howard and De...
Bucks Owner Focused on 70 Wins and a Championship
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 07:53
Bucks owner Marc Lasry would like his team to gun for 73 regular season wins and top that off with an NBA championship. And he told all of this to Michael Jordan in Paris last week, who advised him to focus solely on win...
Carmelo Anthony: 'I Feel Like This is the Place for Me to End My Career'
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 06:59
Portland is the city Carmelo Anthony would like for his storied NBA career to come to an end. “This is where I want to retire,” says Anthony. The 35-year-old future Hall of Famer inked a one-year, $2.15 million deal ...
Kawhi uncertain on future helicopter commutes
ESPN - 30 Jan 2020 02:11
Kawhi Leonard has a Los Angeles residence but has stayed at his San Diego home when he can, using the same helicopter and pilot as Kobe Bryant for his commute. He said he hasn't been able to think about whether Bryant's ...
2020 NBA Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Raptors
SLAMonline - 30 Jan 2020 01:58
With the new year now finally upon us, speculation ahead of the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing. Whether Toronto Raptors fans are in consensus about what the team ought to do before the Feb. 6, 2020 cut off or n...
Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Army' Fans Were as Relentless as He Was
The New York Times - 30 Jan 2020 01:29
Bryant's fans channeled his tenacious persona to defend him against criticisms, big and small, and to proclaim his superiority over all other superstars.