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"You will be hearing from him shortly." The post Raptors GM: Kawhi Leonard Has a ‘Fire Inside of Him’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

Can the Lakers compete with—and possibly even beat—Golden State next season? DeMarcus Cousins says “they’ve got a shot.” Will Lakers beat Warriors? DeMarcus Cousins tells me: "They've got a chance" – #Golden...

Brand, 39, retired as a player two years ago. The post Sixers Reportedly Hire Elton Brand as GM appeared first on SLAMonline.

So what should we expect from the Heat's young players and those competing for roster spots when training camp opens Tuesday? A veteran scout with an opposing organization offered perspective …

Lee Jenkins, one of the magazine's best-known writers, has prompted head-scratching from around N.B.A. with his move from covering the league to team executive.

Sixers coach Brett Brown said Tuesday that Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz have put in the work needed on their jumpers.

Yesterday, the Atlanta Hawks signed center Cole Aldrich, presumably on a non-guaranteed deal that merely brings Aldrich to training camp. Aldrich has played eight NBA seasons with Oklahoma City, Houston, Sacramento, New ...

The Portland Trail Blazers' first patch sponsor will feature a Biofreeze brand logo on all jerseys starting in the 2018-19 season. The team announced the deal Wednesday.

Dwyane Wade is weeks away from starting his final season with the Miami Heat after announcing on Sunday he will return for a 16th NBA season for "one last dance." …

LeBron James‘ move to Hollywood’s team is already making waves off the hardwood. A Space Jam sequel starring James looks like it’s in the works after SpringHill Entertainment — a company founded by James and busi...

The N.B.A. said Mark Cuban could have done more to address misconduct among team officials but had him donate to charities rather than imposing a fine.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has reportedly agreed to donate $10 million to organizations that promote women in leadership roles and combat domestic violence, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The agreement between Cuban and ...

The Miami Heat returns to the court for the start of training camp Tuesday. This week's position-by-position breakdowns help preview the beginning of camp. The focus of the third part …

The Pelicans waived center Emeka Okafor on Wednesday. He had made a comeback with the team last season after missing the previous four seasons with a herniated disk in his neck.

"At some point, it will sure help." The post Brett Brown: Ben Simmons Won’t Be Defined By Jumpshot appeared first on SLAMonline.

Elton Brand’s name carries big weight in the playing department, but his experience as an executive is on the limited side. But everybody who gets to know Brand quickly appreciates him, and he has flown up the Philly o...

Here’s The Advocate with some thoughts on the Pelicans and what makes them tick when things are going their way: But underneath the waves of full-court sprints and lit-up scoreboards, the backbone of the Pelicans' succ...

Lakers coach Luke Walton said the team will "take as much time" as needed to make sure point guard Lonzo Ball is healthy and will keep him from doing full-contact work at the start of training camp.

Adam Silver and Michele Roberts sent a letter to NBA players Tuesday reminding them that help with their mental wellness is available. The letter also said both the NBA and the players' association support players' effor...

Heat president Pat Riley says it's unlikely that Dion Waiters will be ready for the start of the regular season as he continues to recover from ankle surgery.