Basketball News
Zach LaVine Denies Cursing at Coach Jim Boylen
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 17:45
Zach LaVine was spotted by TV cameras Tuesday night yelling he had “f**king 40 points” towards Chicago’s bench. LaVine told reporters it wasn’t directed at head coach Jim Boylen, knocking down assumptions based o...
Joel Embiid Exits Game With Shoulder Sprain
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 03:37
The Philadelphia 76ers injury luck keeps getting worse. Joel Embiid was forced from Wednesday night’s game at the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a shoulder injury. Embiid joins fellow Sixers All-Star Ben Simmons as out of ...
Butler available for Heat after 2-game absence
ESPN - 27 Feb 2020 00:22
Heat star Jimmy Butler is available to play Wednesday against the Timberwolves after missing Miami's past two games for personal reasons.
Before the scarf became The Scarf, it was a mound of fabric delivered to a Toronto tailor
ESPN - 27 Feb 2020 04:35
The legend of Serge Ibaka's larger-than-life fashion statement started on FaceTime -- and ended with one of the biggest viral moments of the season for the soaring Raptors.
Rockets Owner: 'I'm Not Worried About Anybody in the West'
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 02:41
Rockets team owner Tilman Fertitta is very confident in his team’s chances to win an NBA title this season. "We're really good," says Fertitta, adding that the Rockets don’t fear the Lakers, Clippers or Nuggets the w...
LeBron out vs. Warriors Thurs. with sore groin
ESPN - 27 Feb 2020 01:51
LeBron James, coming off a 40-point night against the Pelicans, will sit out the Lakers' game against the Warriors on Thursday because of a sore groin.
Report: Magic, Pistons Discussed Spencer Dinwiddie Trade
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 22:37
Both the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic had internal discussions about trading for Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie prior to the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. Dinwiddie is in ...
Bulls center Luke Kornet suffers major injury in practice
InsideHoops - 27 Feb 2020 21:46
Chicago Bulls center Luke Kornet suffered a recent injury in practice that has turned out to essentially be season-ending. Kornet sustained a left foot and ankle injury during February 21 Bulls practice. Subsequent testi...
Kelly Oubre Suffers Torn Meniscus
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 21:27
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee according to Yahoo! Sports Chris Haynes. Haynes added that Oubre is seeking a second opinion with a specialist. Oubre is in the first ye...
Grizzlies To Sign Jarrod Uthoff To 10-Day Contract
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 20:49
The Memphis Grizzlies will reportedly ink big man Jarrod Uthoff to a 10-day contract Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Memphis will need to clear a roster spot for Uthoff, or wait to sign him after Dusty Hannahs' 1...
Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon out with elbow injury
InsideHoops - 27 Feb 2020 19:53
Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne Dedmon underwent a non-surgical procedure to address right elbow pain today. He will miss the next three games (tomorrow vs. Brooklyn, Saturday vs. Portland, Monday vs. Memphis), will be re-e...
Magic Keeping Jonathan Isaac Involved As A 'Scout'
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 16:35
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac suffered a knee injury on New Years Day and has been ruled out for the season. That hasn't kept Magic head coach Steve Clifford from finding a way to keep Isaac engaged and involved w...
Post Up: D'Angelo Russell hits Seven 3's, Leads Comeback in Miami
SLAMonline - 27 Feb 2020 06:59
Knicks 101 (17-41), Hornets 107 (20-38) Charlotte’s backcourt duo of Terry Rozier (26 points) and Devonte Graham (21 points, 5 assists) led the way as Charlotte picked up a home victory. Alonzo Trier scored 15 points i...