Basketball News
Pacers lose Brogdon to sore hip, fall to Bucks
ESPN - 5 Mar 2020 03:53
Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon departed Wednesday night's loss to Milwaukee in the second quarter with a sore left hip.
Post Up: Luka, KP Lead Mavericks Past Pelicans in OT Thriller
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 07:49
Pelicans 123 (26-36), Mavericks 127 (38-25) If this game was any indication, the future of basketball is in very good hands. Luka Doncic (30 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists) came up big for the winners in overtime, but h...
Cavs sign Sir'Dominic Pointer to 10-day contract
InsideHoops - 5 Mar 2020 05:25
The Cleveland Cavaliers signed guard/forward Sir'Dominic Pointer to a 10-day contract today. Pointer (6-6, 192) has appeared in 41 games (13 starts) this season with the Canton Charge, the Cavaliers' exclusively owned an...
Daniels finalizing deal with Nuggets, sources say
ESPN - 5 Mar 2020 01:21
Troy Daniels is finalizing a deal with the Nuggets after being released by the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
Celtics' Brown (hamstring) out at least a week
ESPN - 5 Mar 2020 00:51
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, who injured a hamstring in the closing minutes of Tuesday's loss to the Nets, will miss at least a week, coach Brad Stevens said.
Stephen Curry returning tonight for Warriors
InsideHoops - 5 Mar 2020 23:06
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors) on Mar 5, 2020 at 8:42am PST It’s been a lost season for the Warriors, but they’re getting a giant boost back tonight in the form of supe...
2019-20 NBA Buyout Season Summary
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 23:02
The deadline for NBA players to be released from one organization and still be eligible to play for another team in the playoffs passed this week, bringing about an official end to 2019-20 campaign’s “buyout season�...
Stephon Marbury Talks Life Journey in Ultimate Interview with Dennis Page
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 21:17
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 10. COP TICKET...
Report: Knicks Could Make Run At Chris Paul
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 21:14
The New York Knicks could take a run at Chris Paul this summer, Frank Isola of The Athletic reports. The veteran All-Star has enjoyed a resurgent season with the Oklahoma City Thunder and has ties to new Knicks president...
Newswire Notebook: Caris LeVert Goes Off and More
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 19:51
Each week here at SLAM we're going to empty out the notebook and give you some facts and figures about each NBA team. These are meant to give you a one-stop shop for what's been happening around the league and highlight ...
Rockets Work Out Luc Mbah a Moute
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 19:11
The Houston Rockets brought 33-year-old Luc Mbah a Moute in for a workout, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports, giving them an opportunity to gauge the potential benefits of a reunion. Mbah a Moute hasn’t seen a taste of...
'He's 35 and Playing at a High Level': Giannis Inspired by LeBron
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 17:41
While the rest of the hoops world marvels at LeBron James, reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is finding inspiration in the 35-year-old living legend’s spectacular play. “He just leads the path for us,” says Anteto...
Lowe: Ten things I like and don't like, including the Clips as NBA title favorites
ESPN - 5 Mar 2020 16:19
This week the spotlight lands on CJ McCollum's dazzling moves, Nikola Jokic's innovative passing, the development of two rookies and more.
Jeanie Buss: Mike D'Antoni 'Didn't Respect' Dwight Howard's Game
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 04:35
Former Lakers head coach Mike D’Antoni did not respect center Dwight Howard‘s game during their ill-fated 2013 season together in Los Angeles, according to team co-owner Jeanie Buss. D’Antoni “wasn’t going to p...
Stephen Curry to Return on Thursday
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 03:09
After missing all but four games, Stephen Curry is finally poised to make his return to the Golden State Warriors line. The Athletic's Anthony Slater reports Curry will make his debut on Thursday against the Toronto Rapt...
Nuggets to Sign Guard Troy Daniels
SLAMonline - 5 Mar 2020 01:09
It didn't take long for guard Troy Daniels to find a new team after he was waived by the Los Angles Lakers. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports Daniels will sign with the Denver Nuggets. Daniels cleared waivers earlier in ...
Pistons to claim McRae off waivers, sources say
ESPN - 5 Mar 2020 00:41
The Pistons are claiming Jordan McRae off waivers after the swingman agreed to a buyout with the Nuggets, league sources say.