Basketball News
Suns' Oubre has surgery to repair torn meniscus
ESPN - 4 Mar 2020 03:25
Suns forward Kelly Oubre had arthroscopic surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee, the team announced, and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
Zion's popularity soaring on and off the court
ESPN - 4 Mar 2020 02:28
The popularity of Pelicans rookie forward Zion Williamson has led to strong merchandise and memorabilia sales with a 175% spike in sales month over month across the Fanatics network.
Clippers Interested in Pending Free Agent Kris Dunn
SLAMonline - 4 Mar 2020 23:56
Kris Dunn did well to boost his value this season, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports reports, silencing doubt after a disappointing summer and accepting a role as a premier defensive option for the Chicago Bulls. Now that the 2...
Cavaliers to Ink Sir'Dominic Pointer to 10-Day Deal
SLAMonline - 4 Mar 2020 21:32
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take a flyer on Sir’Dominic Pointer, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com reports. The 27-year-old wing has been a mainstay on the Cavs’ G League squad so far this season. In 41 games with the Ca...
Polo G Talks AAU Program, Chicago Hoopers & More
SLAMonline - 4 Mar 2020 21:30
Polo G is all about inspiring the next generation. Born Taurus Barlett, the 21-year-old Chicago native created the Chicago Grizzlies, a travel ball program to make a positive impact through hoops in the community. The Gr...
LeBron James: Anthony Davis 'Everything I Expected And More'
SLAMonline - 4 Mar 2020 18:51
Anthony Davis is everything Lakers teammate LeBron James “expected and more.” Davis stuffed the stat sheet Tuesday night with 37 points, 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists and 2 blocks in Los Angeles’ 120-107 win ove...
Legendary Directors Coodie and Chike Talk 'A Kid From Coney Island'
SLAMonline - 4 Mar 2020 18:28
Welcome to #MarburyWeek, a celebration of Stephon Marbury ahead of the release of his documentary, “A Kid From Coney Island.” The film, presented by SLAM and RTG Features, hits select theaters on March 10th. COP TICK...
Zach Randolph to Join BIG3
SLAMonline - 4 Mar 2020 17:46
Former NBA All-Star Zach Randolph has reached an agreement to join the BIG3, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reports. The big man will serve as the captain of Trilogy. The Randolph news comes on the heels of another announc...
All In on the Milwaukee Bucks, Still
The New York Times - 4 Mar 2020 17:00
In this week's newsletter, Marc Stein is reporting from London on soccer, the Bucks and the only five teams with, he says, a real chance at a championship this season.
Caris LeVert scores 51 points against the Celtics
InsideHoops - 4 Mar 2020 08:20
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brooklyn Nets (@brooklynnets) on Mar 3, 2020 at 7:35pm PST Nets shooting guard Caris LeVert wasn’t having a standout game last night in Boston against the Celtics. And then ...
Post Up: LeVert Erupts for 51 in Win Over Celtics
SLAMonline - 4 Mar 2020 08:17
Spurs 104 (26-34), Hornets 103 (21-40) In Tim Duncan’s head coaching debut, the Spurs picked up a win in a tight game on the road in Charlotte. San Antonio was led by Dejounte Murray, who finished with 21 points, 6 ass...
Kelly Oubre Jr. undergoes knee surgery
InsideHoops - 4 Mar 2020 06:40
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phoenix Suns (@suns) on Mar 3, 2020 at 5:02pm PST Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee today. Here�...
Celts' Hayward bruises knee, sits out 2nd half
ESPN - 4 Mar 2020 04:49
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward suffered a right knee contusion and was ruled out for the second half of Tuesday night's game against the Nets.