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The Phoenix Suns will decline Dragan Bender's option, freeing themselves of the $5.8 million salary that he would have been guaranteed in 2019-20, league sources said.

Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball said he needs to lock in following his worst game of the season.

The Detroit Pistons yesterday (Tuesday, October 30) exercised their team option on the contract of guard Luke Kennard through the 2019-20 NBA season. Kennard, 6-6, 206, was selected 12th overall by the Pistons in the 201...

The Cavs are an epic mess The post Report: JR Smith Considered Time Away from Cavs Over Playing Time appeared first on SLAMonline.

Kyrie drops a season-high 31 points on the Pistons. The post Kyrie Irving Responds to ‘Overweight’ Criticism With Breakout Performance appeared first on SLAMonline.

David Fizdale's Grizzlies tenure derailed faster than you can say, "Take that for data," but the new Knicks coach is using his missteps as a valuable lesson.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was placed in the concussion protocol after Monday's game, has been cleared to play against the Celtics on Thursday.

"He's a savant." The post Steve Nash: Stephen Curry is the ‘Evolution of Basketball’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

The former MVP swallowed his pride. The post Derrick Rose Found it ‘Super Awkward’ Playing With LeBron James appeared first on SLAMonline.

Broken promises made him a Piston, but a fresh start and a 50-point stunner have the former Clippers superstar looking forward.

The Air Jordan I’s design is relatively simple. Premium leather upper, supported by a cup sole that rests on top of a Nike Air bag. But it’s that fundamental construction that’s made the I an everlasting silhouette...

With Cleveland off to a 1-6 start, the team is reportedly testing the trade market for veteran sharpshooter Kyle Korver, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst: Meanwhile, the Cavs have initiated testing the trade market ...

For much of the past six months, the Heat's preference to make trades has been threefold: to thin a redundant roster filled with several similarly talented rotation players, to inject …

The Miami Heat is just seven games into the season, but the overreactions have already begun. Through the first two weeks, the Heat is 3-4 and has dropped two games …

UPDATE: ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Minnesota actually suggested that Jimmy Butler sit out Wednesday’s game against Utah and there’s an “expectation” that he will play Friday against the Warriors: So...

Tuck, Trezz, T-Prince came with official heaters in a seriously insane night of NBA kicks. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.

SLAM Presents JORDANS Vol. 4 is an entire mag dedicated to the Air Jordan 1, the most important sneaker of all time. Debuted in 1984, it changed damn near everything, from what kind of gear hoopers rocked to how products...

The Toronto Raptors have exercised the fourth-year team option on the rookie scale contract of forward Pascal Siakam and the third-year team option on the rookie scale contract of forward OG Anunoby. The contracts for An...

The Washington Wizards yesterday (Tuesday, October 30) signed guard Chasson Randle from the Capital City Go-Go. Randle (6-3, 185) spent 2018 training camp with the Wizards and appeared in three preseason games, where he ...

The Charlotte Hornets have assigned guard Devonte’ Graham to the Greensboro Swarm, the team's NBA G League affiliate. Graham has appeared in two games averaging 3.5 points and 1.5 assists in 9.5 minutes per game in his...

Beef, re-ignited. The post Russell Westbrook Says He Put Patrick Beverley to Sleep appeared first on SLAMonline.

"It's hard to explain." The post ‘We’re Playing Like Crap’: Mike D’Antoni Says Houston Lost Its Swagger appeared first on SLAMonline.