Basketball News
Clippers Ink Paul George To Max Contract Extension Through 2024-25 Season
SLAMonline - 12 Dec 2020 01:15
After a disappointing end to the 2019-20 season, the long-term future of Paul George and the LA Clippers was uncertain. With both George and Kawhi Leonard having player options for the 2021-22 season, there was a chance ...
Nuggets promote Wes Unseld Jr. to Associate Head Coach
InsideHoops - 12 Dec 2020 01:52
The Denver Nuggets promoted Wes Unseld Jr. to Associate Head Coach today. "We are extremely fortunate to have Wes as part of our organization," stated Connelly. "He's one of the most respected coaches in our league, and ...
J.J. Barea On His Time In Dallas Coming To An End: 'Nothing But Good Memories'
SLAMonline - 12 Dec 2020 01:11
After being signed to a one-year veteran minimum deal by the Dallas Mavericks two weeks ago, J.J. Barea will be released in the next few days according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. MacMahon reports that signing Barea was ges...
Celtics' Thompson (hamstring) could miss opener
ESPN - 12 Dec 2020 23:14
Celtics coach Brad Stevens said Saturday he is unsure whether offseason addition Tristan Thompson will be ready in time for Boston's season opener as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Kevin Love On Kyrie Irving Calling Media 'Pawns': 'A Sure Sign of Disrespect’...
SLAMonline - 12 Dec 2020 01:41
In the game of chess, a pawn is the weakest piece on the board and has the least value. As of Friday morning, that’s what Brooklyn’ Net’s guard Kyrie Irving subliminally called the media. After Irving and the Nets ...
Andrew Wiggins Could Be A Crucial Component To The Warriors
SLAMonline - 12 Dec 2020 01:25
A Klay-less Warriors makes room for the former No.1 overall draft pick, Andrew Wiggins, to make big plays on the court this season. Although some feel like Wiggins has been disappointing since his arrival in the NBA, he ...
Jazz sign guard Trevon Bluiett
InsideHoops - 12 Dec 2020 01:04
The Utah Jazz have signed guard Trevon Bluiett. Bluiett, who is 26 years old and listed at 6-foot-6, 198 lbs., spent last season playing in the G League for the Salt Lake City Stars. In 41 games (15 starts), he averaged ...
T.J Warren Battling Foot Injury Before Season Opener
SLAMonline - 12 Dec 2020 00:49
Pacers forward T.J. Warren could miss the start of the season. According to Michael Marot of NBA.com, Warren has plantar fasciitis in his right foot and will be listed as “week to week.” While a few missed preseason ...
The True Story Behind Allen Iverson's First-Ever SLAM Cover
SLAMonline - 12 Dec 2020 00:11
This story appears in a magazine dedicated to the most iconic draft class ever. Get your copy. The Recall. Late summer, 1995. July-ish. Exact date, can't remember; hazy shade of OG. I got a call. "That kid Iverson from G...