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WinView, an app that lets players engage in games of skill by asking what is about to happen in a game, has signed the Pistons' Blake Griffin to an endorsement deal.

Pelicans star Anthony Davis, who missed the past two games with a sprained right elbow, returned to the court for Wednesday night's game at Golden State, coach Alvin Gentry said.

The Denver Nuggets have unveiled a “city edition” uniform that honors the classic design retired 25 years ago: X ️ #THERETURNOFTHERAINBOW — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 1, 2018 It's been a long time coming...

Mavs rookie sensation Luka Doncic said he always wanted LeBron James' jersey and that it was "very special" to him that the Lakers star gave it to him after Wednesday night's game.

The perception of the Knicks during Carmelo Anthony's time with the team hurt its chances to land a top free agent, the now-Rocket said Thursday.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters on Thursday that the “reality” is his team won’t be able to resign DeMarcus Cousins this upcoming offseason, via Logan Murdock of The Mercury News: Steve Kerr on DeMarc...

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Having missed the Wizards' first seven games due to injury, Dwight Howard will make his debut with the team Friday against the Thunder, coach Scott Brooks said.

The NBA game is changing. And the Heat is trying to keep up, literally and figuratively. With teams playing faster than ever to start the season, the Heat's defense is …

On Thursday, commissioner Adam Silver announced that Cleveland will host the 2022 NBA All-Star Game: NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces that Cleveland will host the NBA All-Star game in 2022! — NBA TV (@NBATV) Nov...

Time to hand out some grades for Nike's latest batch of City uniform designs.

The move allows players in the women's basketball league, who have been vocal about their pay and working conditions, to start negotiating a new contract right away.

Add Goran Dragic to the Heat's injury report. The starting point guard missed Thursday's practice with a lingering pain in his right foot. He received a cortisone shot to help …

"We all have a lot to prove." The post Blake Griffin: ‘This Is a Great Time to Be a Piston’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

Kyrie Irving is all about storytelling. He released a movie this summer, of course. He also uses his sneakers as platforms to share his story, as well as the stories of others. He’s hit the court in numerous PEs throug...

Draymond is highly-motivated this season. The post ‘I Need That Bad’: Draymond Green Gunning for Defensive Player of the Year appeared first on SLAMonline.

By many measures, the 2008-09 season might rank as a fairly ordinary one for Kobe Bryant. His 26.8 ppg scoring average that season stands as just the 10th-best of his 20-year career. His per-game rebound and assist numbe...

"When he has soreness, there's going to be precautionary rest." The post Jimmy Butler: ‘What Are They Going to Do When I Show Up and Hoop on Friday?’ appeared first on SLAMonline.

The WNBA Players Association announced that it will opt out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement after the 2019 season. In a piece for The Players’ Tribune, WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike wrote that by opting...

Each NBA squad is bringing out a new alternate uniform that honors the history its franchise and home city. The Nike “City Edition” jerseys will be worn throughout the 2018-19 season. Peep all the fire below: Philade...

JR Smith says he wants a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. During shootaround on Thursday, Smith told reporters that the Cavs’ front office knows he wants out. “They don’t want me here, so they obviously know,”...

Kicks and treats: A look at last night's best Halloween sneakers around the NBA. The post NBA Kicks of the Night appeared first on SLAMonline.