Basketball News
Suns star Paul, 37, reaches 11,000 career assists
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 06:14
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul reached 11,000 career assists with a pair in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers, one of his former teams, on Sunday night.
Pels' Ingram ruled out vs. Jazz with head injury
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 03:44
Brandon Ingram is being evaluated for concussion-like symptoms after he suffered a head injury in Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Silver: Changes greatly reduced incentive to tank
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 23:59
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says the changes the NBA has made to its system in recent seasons, from flattening the lottery odds to adding the play-in tournament, have greatly reduced the incentives for teams to tank for...
Caleb Martin Felt 'Embarrassed' After Altercation With Christian Koloko
SLAMonline - 24 Oct 2022 22:21
Things got chippy in Miami Heat’s Saturday night game versus the Toronto Raptors. Heat forward Caleb Martin was involved in a heated altercation with Raptors center Christian Koloko, as Martin tackled Koloko into the s...
REPORT: Lakers Have a 'High' Level of Interesting in Acquiring Terry Rozier
SLAMonline - 24 Oct 2022 22:08
The Lakers are searching for answers after starting the 2022-23 season on a three game losing streak. Through three games, the Lakers have struggled with finding an offensive rhythm, however their defensive play has kept...
Fantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Monday
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 21:38
Everything you need to know to place your NBA bets and set your fantasy basketball lineups for Monday's games.
KD: Ja does 'stuff that we've never seen before'
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 21:14
Nets star Kevin Durant had nothing but praise for Grizzlies All-Star Ja Morant ahead of Monday's game between the two teams.
Dorell Wright is Ready to Lead Donda Academy as their Newest Basketball Head Coach
SLAMonline - 24 Oct 2022 21:05
This story appears in SLAM 240. Get your copy here. Not everyone knows what it takes to get to the next level, let alone to the highest level of a sport. But Dorell Wright does. Before he became head coach at Donda Acade...
Kelly Olynk's Game-Winner Lifts 'Exciting' Jazz Over the Pelicans
SLAMonline - 24 Oct 2022 19:16
Something is happening in Utah! The Utah Jazz took on the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday night, and it was a beautiful display of basketball at the highest level. Whenever you have two hungry teams going at it, especially t...
Chris Finch Says Timberwolves Are 'Still A Work in Progress'
SLAMonline - 24 Oct 2022 18:18
After the Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 2-1 following a 116-106 win in a late afternoon run against the OKC Thunder, Wolves Coach Chris Finch was asked to evaluate the team and admitted that the first unit is getting b...
Chris Paul Becomes the First Player in NBA History to Record 20k Points and 11k Assists
SLAMonline - 24 Oct 2022 17:37
Chris Paul made history Sunday night following the Suns’ 112-95 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Whether a player says it or not, going against a former team is always a big deal. However, it is an even bigger deal t...
Chauncey Billups: Damian Lillard 'Is Back' and He's 'Putting the League On Notice'
SLAMonline - 24 Oct 2022 17:13
Dame Time is here, leading to some strong declarations from Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups. Damian Lillard scored 41 points, and Jerami Grant (16 points) put on the finishing touches with a game-clinching layup to ...
NBA first week surprises: the good (the Jazz!), the bad (the 76ers) and the ugly (sorry, Lakers fans)
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 14:55
The Jazz are unbeaten, the 76ers are winless and is anyone surprised the Lakers are ... not good? NBA insiders react to the season's Week 1 games.
NBA suspends Heat's Martin, fines Raps' Koloko
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 06:14
The league handed down penalties for Caleb Martin and Christian Koloko's scuffle, while also suspending Miami rookie Nikola Jovic, who was found to have left the bench area during the incident.
Russ benched late; Lakers' 3 woes mount in loss
ESPN - 24 Oct 2022 06:14
The Lakers shot 18.2% from outside on Sunday as they watched a lead dwindle late against the Blazers to fall to 0-3.