Basketball News
McGee: Lakers 'best team in the world right now'
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 04:19
L.A. beat the league-best Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, then dispatched the Clippers, featuring reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, two days later.
Grizzlies expect Jackson, Winslow back in week
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 23:37
The Grizzlies expect Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justice Winslow to rejoin the team within the next week.
Celtics searching for answers as slide continues
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 05:41
The Celtics have lost four of their past five games and their hopes of landing the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs are rapidly fading.
Norman Powell wins NBA East Player of Week
InsideHoops - 9 Mar 2020 23:23
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toronto Raptors (@raptors) on Mar 9, 2020 at 12:07pm PDT A surprise member of the Toronto Raptors stepped up and got himself named Eastern conference NBA Player of the Week to...
Clippers sign veteran center Joakim Noah
InsideHoops - 9 Mar 2020 23:13
View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Clippers (@laclippers) on Mar 9, 2020 at 11:19am PDT The L.A. Clippers signed free agent Joakim Noah today. "Joakim is a relentless competitor and a proven winner," said Fr...
Grizzlies injury updates on Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke and Justise Winslow
InsideHoops - 9 Mar 2020 22:56
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) on Mar 7, 2020 at 5:21pm PST The Memphis Grizzlies today provided medical updates for forwards Brandon Clarke, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Justise Wins...
Rockets weekly notes: James Harden close to passing Calvin Murphy
InsideHoops - 9 Mar 2020 21:28
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Houston Rockets (@houstonrockets) on Mar 8, 2020 at 6:34pm PDT Houston Rockets Weekly Notes James Harden needs 59 points to surpass Calvin Murphy (17,949) for the second-most ...
NBA Preparing Multiple Contingencies Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
SLAMonline - 9 Mar 2020 20:28
With the outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe, the NBA is taking steps to prepare for impacts. On Wednesday, there will be a conference call with NBA owners/governors to discuss next ste...
LeBron James Is Reminding Everyone He's the King
The New York Times - 9 Mar 2020 19:52
In wins over the Clippers and the Bucks, the Lakers looked like the team to beat and James looked like an M.V.P.
'Mama, I made it': That feeling when 10,000 fans are lining up for your bobblehead
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 18:31
Playing as yourself in a video game or rocking signature sneakers is cool, but the feeling of 10,000 fans holding your custom bobblehead is a unique thrill -- as long as they get the hair right.
Patrick Beverley: Guarding LeBron James 'Not Hard at All'
SLAMonline - 9 Mar 2020 18:07
A frustrated Patrick Beverley claimed that checking LeBron James is “not hard at all” after his Clippers lost the third Battle of L.A. to the Lakers 112-103 on Sunday. “No challenge,” Beverley told reporters. Jam...
Newswire Notebook: Steph Curry Is Back and More
SLAMonline - 9 Mar 2020 15:56
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 ...
The high-stakes race for the West's No. 8 seed
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 15:45
Can the Memphis Grizzlies hang on to the final playoff spot in the West? Four teams might have something to say about that.
Doncic irate with refs after multiple blows to face
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 06:18
Doncic was irate about a shot he took from Indiana guard Victor Oladipo that caused bleeding from his mouth late in the fourth quarter.
Post Up: LeBron & AD Combine for 58 Points in Battle for LA
SLAMonline - 9 Mar 2020 05:40
Nets 110 (29-34), Bulls 107 (21-43) Spencer Dinwiddie scored a team-high 24 points in Brooklyn, including two clutch free throws down the stretch. Joe Harris and Caris LeVert each had 23 apiece. Pelicans 120 (28-36), Tim...
The Lakers made it clear they can beat anyone with LeBron
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 05:31
The Lakers earned wins over the Bucks and Clippers, with LeBron James outplaying the reigning MVP and Finals MVP in the process.
Jordan disputes reports about Atkinson's exit
ESPN - 9 Mar 2020 03:49
Nets center DeAndre Jordan disputed reports that linked coach Kenny Atkinson's sudden departure to the high-profile players signed by the team last summer.