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What would the NBA look like if LeBron James had failed to make it? The hypothetical opens rabbit holes in every direction, prompting so many alternate histories that it becomes overwhelming.

"We're going to be fine." The post Ben Simmons Told Joel Embiid They’ll Win a ‘Lot of Rings’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

Kosta Koufos will exercise his 2018-19 player option to remain with the Sacramento Kings, league sources told ESPN's Chris Haynes. The 10-year veteran will be eligible for free agency in the summer of 2019.

"I just wanted to encourage you to stay strong!" Oladipo wrote.

Since returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2013, LeBron James has technically been a free agent three different times. To keep his options open, James has signed a series of short-term deals that feature player option...

Kobe Bryant smacked the hell outta his chest and clenched his jaw, his eyes full of venom. That Mamba Mentality. He just hit a floater in the lane surrounded by three defenders with 14.2 seconds left in triple-overtime a...

As a guest on ESPN‘s First Take, rapper Meek Mill discussed the NBA playoffs and the recent elimination of his team, the Philadelphia 76ers, by the Boston Celtics. Meek predicted that the Rockets will eventually face t...

The Thunder's Nick Collison announced his retirement on Thursday after 15 years in the league.

Chris Paul is returning to Los Angeles this summer, but it won't be in a Clippers uniform.

King James is a basketball genius. The post LeBron James Told the Raptors How to Run Plays During Game appeared first on SLAMonline.

"This is the exact suit I got married in."

JJ Redick has enjoyed plenty of on-court success over his 11-year career, not once missing out on the playoffs on each of the four squads he’s played with. The 33-year-old sharpshooter said this season, his first in Ph...

The Heat made its first roster move of the offseason on Thursday, declining the $1.6 million team option on forward Jordan Mickey, according to a source. After a brief rise …

Whoa. The post Report: LaMarcus Aldridge Wanted Blazers to Trade for Him Last Season appeared first on SLAMonline.

After three seasons together, and three straight NBA Finals appearances, the LeBron James–Kyrie Irving era came to an end. Irving shockingly requested a trade last summer and was eventually dealt to Boston. Now with th...

Point guard Chris Paul, who has helped lead the Houston Rockets to the Western Conference Finals, will be hosting Nickelodeon’s fifth annual Kids’ Choice Sports awards this summer. The show, which will air on July 22...

Shareef O’Neal turned up in his final year of high school at Crossroads School in Santa Monica, Calif., making the Frank Burlison All-Southern California Team, California All-State First Team, Los Angeles Times All-Met...

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle quickly shot down rumors that he’s interested in the Bucks head coaching vacancy, via Marc Stein of the New York Times: Rick Carlisle just issued the following statement: “Rumors ...

A frustrated Joel Embiid walked off the court without shaking hands after his Sixers were eliminated from the playoffs by the Celtics on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid very frustrated left the court right away and headed t...

Kentucky’s back court is going to be giving out these problems come 2019. Tyrese Maxey, a guard ranked No. 13 in the nation by 247, joins a backcourt class already featuring No. 10 Ashton Hagans. Maxey, who plays at So...

Don't tell David Fizdale that the Knicks have a talent problem.

Being a spectator is an easy trap to fall into when playing alongside LeBron. The post Kyle Korver: ‘We Can’t Just Stand and Watch LeBron’ appeared first on SLAMonline.