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Despite his move to Los Angeles, LeBron James aims to leave a lasting impact on his hometown through his new school for at-risk students in Akron.

"Jayson idolized Kobe." The post Kobe Bryant: ‘Why Didn't the Lakers Draft’ Jayson Tatum appeared first on SLAMonline.

Howard liked the thought of playing with John Wall. The post Dwight Howard Picked Washington Over the Warriors appeared first on SLAMonline.

LeBron James thought of his own challenging upbringing when helping design the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio.

Family will factor heavily in Dwyane Wade's decision as to whether he'll play a 16th season, the veteran said Monday. If he does play, Wade hasn't decided if it'll be in the NBA or overseas.

"When I averaged 30, they doubted it then." The post Isaiah Thomas: ‘I Don't Got Nothing to Prove’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

Jerry Colangelo will not return to the 76ers as a special adviser after 2018, a source confirmed to ESPN, joining his son Bryan in leaving the team.

James, who left Cleveland for the Los Angeles Lakers, called the school's opening "one of the greatest moments of my life."

On Monday, LeBron James‘ I Promise school opened in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. As he has done for years now, The King continues to give back to the community that raised him. The new public school, which is starting ...

The Dallas Mavericks have signed guard Daryl Macon to a two-way contract. Undrafted in 2018, the 6-foot-3, 185-pound guard played a four-year collegiate career at the University of Arkansas. This summer, Macon played in ...

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On Monday night, rising junior Julian Newman is set to visit Dyckman Park for the first time in Game 1 of the SLAM Showdown, which will be streamed live on Facebook. The viral sensation, who has been a starter on his HS ...

James cites his reverence for historical franchises. The post LeBron James: Joining the Lakers a ‘Dream Come True’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

The Warriors' Steph Curry will play in the Web.com Tour's Ellie Mae Classic, starting Aug. 9, on one of the tournament's two unrestricted sponsor exemptions.

"I think the worst we're going to be is great." The post Mike D’Antoni: Warriors ‘Not Invincible’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

Howard, a well-traveled center, and a host of others should easily gain induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame despite frequent skepticism.