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Joel Embiid and Lonzo Ball will headline the rosters for the annual Mtn Dew Kickstart Rising Stars game, taking place on All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, the league announced on The post Joel Embiid And Lonzo Ball Headli...

The Sixers forward spends time with some local kids. The post Robert Covington Teams Up with Kids Foot Locker, Boys and Girls Club of America in Philly appeared first on SLAMonline.

Will PG re-up in OKC? The post Paul George: Russell Westbrook Making Free Agency Decision ‘Easier’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

A day after Russell Westbrook called his All-Star snub "outrageous," Paul George told ESPN it was "awesome" to see his Thunder teammate have his back, while also noting Westbrook is making George's future free-agency dec...

It's officially panic time when it comes to Markelle Fultz, Sixers fans.

The Sixers, Lakers, Celtics, Bulls and Kings all have multiple players competing in the Rising Stars game.

Kristaps Porzingis may miss his second straight game with knee soreness.

LeBron says the draft "definitely" should have been broadcasted live. The post LeBron James, Stephen Curry Agree All-Star Draft Should’ve Been Televised appeared first on SLAMonline.

Joakim Noah's controversial and disastrous run in New York took another odd turn on Thursday.

Joakim Noah has left the Knicks due to personal reasons and will miss the next two games.

Irving reportedly told the Cavs that he'd have knee surgery during the year if they didn't trade him.

Bam Adebayo thought there was a chance he might be busy playing basketball with some of the game's best young players during All-Star weekend next month in Los Angeles. It's …

Kyrie needs a follow-up procedure. The post Report: Kyrie Irving Threatened To Have Knee Surgery If Cavs Didn’t Trade Him appeared first on SLAMonline.

A few Heat notes on a Thursday, with Goran Dragic hoping to play against visiting Sacramento on Thursday night but Tyler Johnson still out with an ankle injury: The Heat …

Fully half of the Western Conference's All-Stars is in action at Oracle Arena. Can Minnesota's All-Star duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler lift the Wolves to a win past the Warriors?

The two sides have only spoken "conceptually." The post Report: Cavaliers, Kings ‘Never Close’ On George Hill Trade appeared first on SLAMonline.

It looks like Wayne Ellington is going to get his wish - a shot to be crowned the NBA's three-point champion. According to an ESPN report, the Heat's leading three-point …

Goran Dragic talks about the All-Star game snub and the Miami Vice-themed City Edition uniforms, which will make their debut Thursday night when the Miami Heat plays the Sacramento Kings. …

OKC has won five straight. Washington has been headed in the other direction. Can John Wall and Bradley Beal handle Russ and friends?

The Cavs are shaking up their starting lineup. The post Tristan Thompson To Replace Jae Crowder In Cavaliers’ Starting Lineup appeared first on SLAMonline.

The 31-year-old guard has a player option for $18.6 million next season. The post Report: Mavericks Seeking First-Round Pick For Wesley Matthews appeared first on SLAMonline.

Golden State sharpshooter Stephen Curry tells ESPN he will not participate in this year's NBA 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend.