Basketball News
Nets' throwback uniforms pay homage to a '90s New Jersey classic
ESPN - 15 Oct 2020 02:20
The Nets have new jerseys that honor the franchise's roots in New Jersey.
Mark Cuban on Delonte West's Recovery: 'He Has Taken the First Steps'
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 00:17
Just a few weeks ago, a viral photo of Delonte West resulted in Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban lending a hand to the former Mavs guard to help him get his life back on track. Since ending his NBA career in 2012, West ...
Sixers will reportedly add Dave Joerger to their coaching staff
InsideHoops - 15 Oct 2020 23:45
NBA coaching news is coming out fast and furious today. Here’s Philly Voice with some Sixers news: Dave Joerger will join Doc Rivers’ staff as an assistant coach for the Sixers, a team source confirmed on Thursday af...
Kentucky's Unprecedented Impact on the NBA
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 23:17
Kentucky basketball has long produced some of the best NBA players. However, as of late, it has gone to an entirely new level. When you get down to it, the numbers don’t lie. In the past 10 NBA drafts, UK has had more ...
The NBA G League May Not Have a 2020-21 Season
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 22:50
Over the past 20 years, the NBA G League has become integral to the development of young and inexperienced players as well as a place for them to finish their rehab from injuries. In fact, within the past couple of years...
Clippers will reportedly name Tyronn Lue new head coach
InsideHoops - 15 Oct 2020 22:32
The Clippers were one of the best teams in the NBA this past regular season, but fell short in the playoffs, getting sent home in the second round. Head coach Doc Rivers, well-respected a good coach but doubted as a grea...
Daryl Morey Steps Down as G.M. of the Houston Rockets
The New York Times - 15 Oct 2020 22:16
Morey's tweet expressing support for Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters last fall initiated a rift between the N.B.A. and the Chinese government.
Chauncey Billups will reportedly become a coach, either with Clippers or Pacers
InsideHoops - 15 Oct 2020 22:03
Chauncey Billups will be moving from the broadcast booth to NBA coaching sidelines. The only question is on which team he’ll be a part of. Here’s the Indianapolis Star with the latest: Chauncey Billups accepted an as...
Mike D'Antoni Targeted for Steve Nash's Nets Staff
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 21:39
There could be a small 7 Seconds or Less Suns reunion in Brooklyn this season as Mike D’Antoni gets flagged as a potential candidate to join new Nets head coach Steve Nash’s coaching staff. According to ESPN’s Fran...
NBA Players Served as Advocates in ASAS' Summer Songwriting Academy
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 20:33
JR Smith, Talen Horton-Tucker, Jordan Clarkson, Ben McLemore and Darius Bazley served as advocates for students participating in the After-School All-Stars’ (ASAS) inaugural Songwriting Academy in partnership with LG. ...
New Raptors uniforms revealed for 2020-21 NBA season
InsideHoops - 15 Oct 2020 20:12
View this post on Instagram A post shared by INSIDE HOOPS (@insidehoops) on Oct 15, 2020 at 11:09am PDT The Toronto Raptors have unveiled three of the five uniforms the team will wear in the 2020-21 NBA season. The now-f...
SLAM Presents LEBRON: 2nd Edition Is Available Now
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 18:47
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF SLAM PRESENTS LEBRON: 2ND EDITION SLAM Presents LEBRON is the second edition of our classic LeBron special issue, celebrating all things LeBron James following his fourth championship and first wit...
Heat guard Goran Dragic did not like initial idea of coming off bench when season began
InsideHoops - 15 Oct 2020 18:31
Miami Heat veteran guard Goran Dragic had an excellent season as a super-sub off the bench, then wound up starting for the Heat in the 2020 NBA playoffs, but missed much of the Finals against the Lakers due to injury. He...
Anthony Davis Intends to Opt Out and Re-Sign with Lakers
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 17:20
Anthony Davis intends to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and pursue a new contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. This has been expected since the Lakers acquired the super...
Knicks Considering Trading Back In 2020 NBA Draft
SLAMonline - 15 Oct 2020 00:06
Unless the New York Knicks are able to select James Wiseman or LaMelo Ball with their No. 8 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the team could look to trade back in hopes of scoring both a later pick and a young player. Doing so...