Basketball News
Referee admits Olynyk flagrant call was wrong
ESPN - 4 Aug 2020 04:49
Referee David Guthrie said he re-assessed his decision to give Kelly Olynyk a flagrant foul after he fouled Kyle Lowry in the Raptors win over the Heat on Monday.
NBA launches betting-centric telecasts for restart
ESPN - 4 Aug 2020 04:49
The NBA on Monday announced the launch of an alternate telecast centered on sports betting for select games, the latest broadcast enhancement for the NBA restart.
Guard Patrick Beverley makes return for Clippers
InsideHoops - 4 Aug 2020 00:46
Here’s the OC Register reporting on scrappy Clippers guard Patrick Beverley, who just went through an extremely busy time as he underwent the process to suit up and ball: Patrick Beverley was ... ready. Ready on Thursd...
Mitchell & Ness x Fred Segal Launch New Pop-up Featuring SLAM Merch
SLAMonline - 4 Aug 2020 20:40
Mitchell & Ness Co. has brought their premium apparel to Fred Segal Sunset, a historic experiential retailer in LA, for a pop-up shop paying homage to local teams and athletes. The activation launches today and will run ...
Jamal Crawford Injures Hamstring in Debut
SLAMonline - 4 Aug 2020 20:38
The Brooklyn Nets have announced that Jamal Crawford’s debut with the team will end prematurely. The 40-year-old free agent injured his left hamstring and exited the team’s matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks in the sec...
The Inspirational Journey of the McGee Family
SLAMonline - 4 Aug 2020 19:14
Led by Guest Editor Carmelo Anthony, SLAM's new magazine (below) focuses on social justice and activism as seen through the lens of basketball. 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to the Social Change Fund. Grab y...
Pistons' Twitter Account Extends Tryout Invite to J. Cole
SLAMonline - 4 Aug 2020 19:07
The Detroit Pistons have extended a tryout invite to 35-year-old rapper J. Cole over Twitter. The team, once featured in the artist’s 2018 song Friends, made reference to the shout out in a public response to a tweet s...
Jazz show life but fall to Lakers, 116-108
InsideHoops - 4 Aug 2020 08:28
Monday night on national TV, the Jazz faced the Lakers, and hung around, but Anthony Davis’ dominance was too much to handle. Here’s the Deseret News reporting: For exactly 30 minutes on Monday night against the Los ...