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Lakers guard Lonzo Ball tried rest and PRP injections to treat a torn meniscus in his left knee, but Tuesday had arthroscopic surgery. GM Rob Pelinka expects Ball will be ready for camp, where he will compete with Rajon ...

Most of them made their living in the NBA at various points during the past two decades. They're former All-Stars, NBA champions and journeymen alike. And while their NBA careers …

"Sell you out quick for a little bit of nothing..." The post DeMar DeRozan: ‘Ain’t No Loyalty in This Game’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

Mac McClung is officially on campus at Georgetown for the summer, and despite his new big city surroundings, he’s sticking to his old ways of dominating his competition. He’s been playing in the Kenner League, a DC-b...

A day after dropping a WNBA record 53 points in a game, Wings center Liz Cambage ripped the league’s officiating, saying the refs are trying to make the game “more ladylike.” In a conference call on Wednesday, Camb...

"We have to set a good example, demonstrate the gravity of what's happening in the world." The post Marc Gasol Helped Save a Migrant’s Life in the Mediterranean appeared first on SLAMonline.

How does the blockbuster trade that sent Kawhi Leonard to Toronto and DeMar DeRozan to San Antonio impact their fantasy value and that of those around them? André Snellings breaks it down from every angle.

Jim Jackson played for teams far and wide during his lengthy career in the NBA, but something always stuck out about his one year with the Miami Heat. He was …

Dwyane Wade signed with Li-Ning in 2012, leaving a deal with the Jordan Brand. The Chicago-bred Wade was serving as a pioneer, testing the basketball market in China. Li-Ning is a major company out east, but people in th...

Dwyane Wade still has a decision to make about whether he wants to return to the NBA for a 16th season. In the interim, the 12-time NBA All-Star has finalized …

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade has signed a lifetime deal with Chinese apparel company Li-Ning.

The Thunder and Hawks are discussing a trade centered around swapping Carmelo Anthony and Dennis Schroder, reports Sirus XM NBA Radio’s Mitch Lawrence. If a deal is reached, Atlanta would buy out Anthony’s contract, ...

Leonard was limited to nine games last season by injury and can leave the team in free agency next summer.

Widely considered as one of the most prolific and must-see talents to ever grace the NBA hardwood, today we celebrate Penny Hardaway as he turns 47 years old. A four-time All-Star, two-time All-NBA First Team selection, ...

San Antonio is facing a significant transitional period without Leonard. But the franchise has been preparing for this moment.

This is Dyckman Park, home to the first ever SLAM Summer Classic, where the nation’s top HS ballers will come make a name for themselves in the Mecca. Follow SLAM TV on Facebook for all the episodes leading up to the S...

Blockbuster. The post Report: Spurs Trading Kawhi Leonard to Raptors for DeMar DeRozan appeared first on SLAMonline.

K.J. McDaniels scored a game-high 17 points to lead the Trail Blazers past the Lakers on Tuesday night in a rematch of last year's summer league title game.

Warriors star Kevin Durant was named Sports Humanitarian of the Year for his leadership in the community. The Finals MVP pledged $10 million to help disadvantaged youth attend college. He established the Kevin Durant Cha...

The Dallas Wings center was ruthlessly efficient in a win over the New York Liberty, breaking a record that had held since 2013.

Lakers guard Josh Hart, averaging 24.2 points over six games, was named Las Vegas Summer League MVP. He played so well that Lakers president Magic Johnson said he is forcing his way into the conversation for a starting s...