Basketball News
W.N.B.A. Star Maya Moore Helped Overturn His Conviction. 'She Saved My Life.'
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2020 03:14
A judge in Missouri overturned the ruling against Jonathan Irons, who Moore and others said was wrongfully sent to prison for burglary and assault.
Bickerstaff gets multiyear deal to coach Cavs
ESPN - 10 Mar 2020 23:36
The Cleveland Cavaliers and coach J.B. Bickerstaff have agreed to a multiyear contract, the team announced Tuesday.
Charles Barkley to Sell MVP Trophy, Olympic Gold Medal
SLAMonline - 10 Mar 2020 23:06
Former NBA MVP Charles Barkley has revealed that he’ll be selling his 1992-93 Most Valuable Player trophy and using proceeds derived from it to build affordable housing in his hometown. According to Dan Bickley of Ariz...
Gallinari: Closing games to fans OK if necessary
ESPN - 10 Mar 2020 22:23
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, a native of Italy, said he would be in favor of closing NBA games to fans if the coronavirus pandemic worsens in the United States.
Knicks, like all teams, adjusting to new health safety standards in wake of coronavirus
InsideHoops - 10 Mar 2020 21:01
Like pro sports teams across the country and world, players on the Knicks are adapting to new safety standards to protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s the New York Post: With the NBA closing locker ...
No Marvin Bagley return yet for Kings
InsideHoops - 10 Mar 2020 20:13
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Marvin Bagley III (@mb3five) on Mar 3, 2020 at 10:55am PST Sacramento Kings power forward Marvin Bagley III continues his recovery from a left midfoot sprain and is progressin...
CBA Explained: Free Agency Types
SLAMonline - 10 Mar 2020 20:06
Each year at midnight on July 1, hundreds of NBA players become free agents. While the NBA moved up the deadline for free agents and teams to begin contract negotiations to the more palatable 6:00 PM EST on June 30, play...
John Collins: 'I Feel I'm a Max Player'
SLAMonline - 10 Mar 2020 18:12
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is eligible for a contract extension this summer and feels he's in line for a big pay day. Collins told The Athletic that he feels like he's in contention for a maximum contract. Collin...
'I'm Guarding Kawhi': LeBron Accepted Defensive Challenge vs Clippers
SLAMonline - 10 Mar 2020 16:39
LeBron James was given the choice of who to guard in The Battle of L.A. on Sunday, and he elected to place his defensive focus on Kawhi Leonard. James led the Lakers on both ends of the floor in a 112-103 statement win o...
Jazz's Gobert vows 'justice' before next ejection
ESPN - 10 Mar 2020 08:37
Utah center Rudy Gobert, after he was ejected along with Toronto's OG Anunoby near the end of Monday's game, disputed the turn of events, saying, "next time, I'll do justice myself so the official can eject me for a reas...
Post Up: Trae Young's Double-Double Helps Hawks Outlast Hornets
SLAMonline - 10 Mar 2020 05:35
Hornets 138 (22-42), Hawks 143 (20-46) Both teams fought in regulation and overtime, but it was Atlanta that finally pulled away in the second extra period. Trae Young put up 31 points and 16 assists in the Hawks’ win....
NBA to Ban Media from Locker Rooms
SLAMonline - 10 Mar 2020 01:16
In response to the growing coronavirus threat, the NBA and other major pro sports leagues have ordered teams to bar “nonessential” personnel from locker rooms, including members of the media Coaches, general managers...
2020 NBA Free Agent List - Atlantic Division
SLAMonline - 10 Mar 2020 00:00
Here at SLAM we want to make sure you're prepared for the upcoming NBA offseason. Below are all the potential free agents in the summer of 2020 for the Atlantic Division. Also included in the team-by-team breakdowns are ...