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Russ is keeping a cool head. The post Russell Westbrook: ‘No Need to Panic’ Over 0-4 Start appeared first on SLAMonline.

Four games into the regular season, the Heat stands at 2-2. Here are five observations from the first four ... Here's the number that represents who Heat's Rodney McGruder truly …

"It's cool. No disrespect." The post Kevin Durant ‘Not Really Impressed’ With Free Agency Billboard in New York appeared first on SLAMonline.

Many fans have their hearts set on snagging Kevin Durant to be their latest savior. One fan is betting on a billboard to seal the deal.

Tony Ressler said he "didn't know what I was doing" when he purchased the Hawks in 2015. In the time since, as "a deer in the headlights," he's starting to turn things around.

Joel Embiid is questionable for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against Charlotte on Saturday after rolling his left ankle when he stepped on teammate Amir Johnson's foot at the end of practice Friday.

The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie center Moritz Wagner to the South Bay Lakers on rehab assignment. Wagner, who sustained a left knee contusion on July 10, has been medically cleared to return to play and will ...

The Truth says he overpowered The Black Mamba. The post ‘I Was Just Stronger’: Paul Pierce Responds to Kobe Bryant’s Book appeared first on SLAMonline.

Victor Oladipo, full-time NBA superstar, part-time singer, has dropped a new single in anticipation of his “V.O.” album, according to Billboard. Oladipo also confirmed that Trey Songz and Tory Lanez will be featured ...

Pistons guard Luke Kennard sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder when he ran into a Tristan Thompson screen Thursday night. Sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Kennard is likely out 3 to 4 weeks.

Ask Hassan Whiteside how he's feeling physically, and he doesn't hesitate with his answer. "I feel a lot better," Whiteside said after Friday's practice. "I feel good. I feel explosive. …

"They say we're too good." The post ‘Ask the NBA, Man’: Andre Iguodala Says Stephen Curry Won’t Win MVP appeared first on SLAMonline.

Kobe Bryant says his 12-year-old daughter, Gianna, is “hellbent” on playing basketball for the Connecticut Huskies. Speaking to Reggie Miller after the Lakers’ 114-121 win at Staples Center on Thursday, Kobe rebuff...

Leave Dame alone, folks. The post Damian Lillard Quiets Orlando Heckler With 41 Points appeared first on SLAMonline.

Celtics 101 (3-2), Thunder 95 (0-4) It looked like Boston’s offensive woes were due to continue after mustering up only 34 points in the first half, but a 40-point third quarter energized by three 3-pointers in 41 seco...

Pistons guard Luke Kennard probably separated his right shoulder and will have an MRI on Friday, sources told ESPN.

The Houston Rockets are reportedly prepared to part with four first round picks over the next seven years in order to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler, per Adrian Wojnarowski. The teams would also have to...