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It looks like Nikola Jokic is going to be in Denver for the long haul. The 23-year-old big man is expected to sign a 5-year, $146.5 million maximum contract to remain with the Nuggets, per Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania....

While he’s reportedly undecided on his $35.6 million option for next season, LeBron James doesn’t intend to have “elaborate pitch meetings” with potential suitors, reports ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. League source...

Bowen rips Kawhi. The post Bruce Bowen: Kawhi Leonard ‘Getting Bad Advice’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

Paul George says the Pacers declining Lance Stephenson‘s $4.3 million option is an example of why players should “do what's right for YOU!” In a post on Instagram, George wrote, “Wow and I was the bad guy huh?!�...

The Pacers plan to decline the team option on Lance Stephenson, sources told ESPN.

The Celtics are finalizing a deal for EuroLeague guard Brad Wanamaker, sources told ESPN.

The Orlando Magic have waived guard Shelvin Mack. Mack played in 69 games (three starts) last season with the Magic, and averaged 6.9 ppg., 3.9 apg. and 2.4 rpg. in 19.8 minutes per outing. His assists-to-turnover ratio ...

The Pacers will decline Lance Stephenson's option worth $4.3 million for next season, making him an unrestricted free agent, reports Yahoo’s Shams Charania. Indiana is aiming for maximum financial flexibility heading i...

Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce believes that Dennis Schroder will be “a tremendous role model” for rookie point guard Trae Young. On Monday, Pierce told the media that Young is “just trying to follow in [Schroder’s] fo...

As a young kid growing up on the west side of Chicago, actor Lil Rel Howery and his friends used to set up crates in the alley to play basketball. His passion for the game has remained strong through the years, which is ...

The Miami Heat on Monday announced its six-game preseason schedule for the 2018-19 season, a slate that includes three home games and three road games. The Heat opens the preseason …

The Cavs and Lakers have both inquired about a trade. The post Report: Spurs to Keep Kawhi Leonard or Trade Him to Eastern Conference appeared first on SLAMonline.

Fultz struggled with his jumper in 2017-18. The post Trainer: Markelle Fultz Had the Yips Last Season appeared first on SLAMonline.

The James Gang went down to Miami to play in the Balling On The Beach tournament and Bryce Maximus and Bronny each led their squads to championship game appearances. LeBron even made his way over to the bench to coach up...

Lance Stephenson also made an appearance. The post Terry Rozier Puts on a Show at Dyckman Park appeared first on SLAMonline.