Basketball News
Post Up: Spencer Dinwiddie Hits Game-Winner to Beat Pacers
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 08:10
Hornets 87 (17-36), Pistons 76 (19-37) Charlotte mustered up just enough offense in this low-scoring affair to come out on top. Miles Bridges (18 points) and Devonte’ Graham (14 points, 11 assists) helped lift the Horn...
Emotional night in Bay Area as Iguodala returns
ESPN - 11 Feb 2020 07:28
Now a member of the Miami Heat, former Golden State guard Andre Iguodala was given an emotional, standing ovation before the start of his return game vs. the Warriors on Monday night.
11 NBA Franchises Now Valued At North Of $2B
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 22:39
Despite the fact that the NBA has been embroiled in a dispute with the Chinese government with significant financial implications, the value of league franchises continues to climb faster than any other professional spor...
OPEN GYM, OPEN HEART: Friars Bond With South Bronx Community Through Basketball
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 21:17
From a distance, the cadence and rhythm sound like any other open gym run. Kanye West's "Follow God" is pumping over the portable speaker, rubber soles are skidding on the hardwood surface and casual basketball directive...
HOMECOMING: Kendrick Nunn's Journey from Chicago to the NBA
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 20:11
As the first All-Star Weekend in Chicago since 1988 nears, we're rolling out a bunch of content focused on the rich history and current state of hoops in the Windy City. Chi-Town, stand up. Previous stories: LIVE FROM...
BORN & RAISED: Allie Quigley Has Been Repping Chicago Since Day 1
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 19:28
As the first All-Star Weekend in Chicago since 1988 nears, we're rolling out a bunch of content focused on the rich history and current state of hoops in the Windy City. Chi-Town, stand up. Previous stories: LIVE FROM...
Trial set for October in Lorenzen Wright's killing
ESPN - 11 Feb 2020 19:17
A judge Tuesday set an October trial date for a man charged with conspiring with the ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright to kill the former NBA player more than nine years ago in Memphis, Tennessee.
Collin Sexton replaces Tyler Herro in 2020 Rising Stars game
InsideHoops - 11 Feb 2020 19:06
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton will replace injured Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro on the U.S. Team in the 2020 NBA Rising Stars, which will be played on Friday, Feb. 14 at the United Center in Chicago. Sexton is ...
NBA Power Rankings: Can the Nuggets catch the Lakers?
ESPN - 11 Feb 2020 18:34
The Raptors, Nuggets and Celtics extended winning streaks to maintain their spots near the top of our rankings.
Connecticut Sun Acquire DeWanna Bonner
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 17:35
The Connecticut Sun have acquired All-Star DeWanna Bonner from the Phoenix Mercury, Jeff Metcalfe of the Arizona Republic reports. The 32-year-old unrestricted free agent was dealt in a sign-and-trade. In exchange for Bo...
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Agrees To Deal With Mavs
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 14:50
The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a contract with recently waived forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reports. The 26-year-old was cut by the Charlotte Hornets after eight years with the franchise. Whi...
Steve Kerr: 'Strange to See' Andre Iguodala in Different Uniform
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 14:00
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr remarked that it was “strange to see” Andre Iguodala rocking a different jersey when he returned to The Bay Area as an opponent Monday night for the first time since being traded last s...
Jimmy Butler to Joel Embiid: 'I Know a Place Where Villains Are Welcome'
SLAMonline - 11 Feb 2020 13:00
After Joel Embiid shushed Sixers following a big shot, former teammate Jimmy Butler informed him that he knows a place where “villains are welcome.” Embiid agreed, but added that he remains very much committed to Phi...
Raptors extend streak to upstage Russell's debut
ESPN - 11 Feb 2020 05:34
Toronto, led by 31 points from Pascal Siakam, found a way to prevail in yet another close game as D'Angelo Russell had 22 points and five assists in 32 minutes of his Minnesota debut.
Giannis to miss game vs. Kings after son's birth
ESPN - 11 Feb 2020 00:15
The NBA's reigning MVP welcomed his first child, Liam Charles Antetokounmpo, into the world Monday.
Giannis misses game vs. Kings after son's birth
ESPN - 11 Feb 2020 00:15
The NBA's reigning MVP welcomed his first child, Liam Charles Antetokounmpo, into the world Monday.