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Stephen Curry is “optimistic” the Warriors will get off to a hot start this season. Curry says he has built a lot of trust with new backcourt teammate D’Angelo Russell. D-Lo is especially focused on improving his d...

For once, it's hard to gauge what is possible and who -- Ben Simmons? Anthony Davis? Russell Westbrook? -- will wow us all.

The Miami Heat suspended guard Dion Waiters for their Wednesday night season opener after a “number of unacceptable incidents” last week, according to team president Pat Riley. Waiters and head coach Erik Spoelstra r...

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to decline their fourth-year team option on Josh Jackson’s rookie contract, Chris Herrington of The Daily Memphis reports. The 22-year-old was acquired by the franchise earlier this offseas...

Jimma Gatwech came out to Brooklyn this weekend to compete in a PUMA Dunk Contest against pro dunkers Chris Staples, Brandon “Werm” LaCue and Jordan Southerland for the chance at a $25K grand prize. Held on a barge o...

Domantas Sabonis' extension is for $77 million guaranteed but could be worth up to $85 million with bonuses.

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a two-year contract extension with Taurean Prince, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. The deal, worth $29 million, will keep the former Hawks player on the roster through 2021-22. Prince...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have claimed recently released swingman Alfonzo McKinnie, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. McKinnie was cut by the Golden State Warriors as they cleared space to accommodate Marquese Chriss...

Joe Johnson, 38, last played in the NBA during the 2017-18 season. He was named MVP of the Big3 this past season.

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to sign Dejounte Murray to a four-year, $64 million rookie scale contract extension, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The 23-year-old guard missed the entire 2018-19 campaign with...

The Minnesota Timberwolves have released Tyrone Wallace ahead of the roster contraction deadline, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Wallace was on a non-guaranteed deal and the club had 15 guaranteed deals already ...

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a four-year contract extension with big man Domantas Sabonis, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Sabonis’ new deal will be worth just south of $80 million and take effect in 2020-...

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a four-year, $115 million contract extension with guard Jaylen Brown, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Brown becomes the first C’s player to ink a rookie scale contract extension si...

The Mayfair Big 3 were tested early yesterday, but responded with plenty of highlights against local LA programs in a preseason event. Josh Christopher, Dior Johnson and DeVontes Cobbs are primed for a big season this wi...

The Toronto Raptors have converted Oshae Brissett’s standard exhibit 10 contract into a two-way pact, the team announced in a press release. The Ontario native will split time between the reigning champs’ big league ...

With LeBron James courtside, Bronny threw down his first big dunk with his new team while Sierra Canyon put on a show for the fans tonight. The post Bronny James Gets First BIG Dunk at Sierra Canyon appeared first on SLA...

The Sacramento Kings have agreed on a four-year, $94 million contract with 26-year-old swingman Buddy Hield, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. The deal comes packed with incentives, including bonuses for All-Star and Fi...

Mikey Williams, a freshman from San Ysidro (CA) HS, is proving to be one of the top scorers in the country despite class every time he steps on the court. The post Mikey Williams WENT OFF for 35 Points at The League! app...

Despite the class, guys like Sharife Cooper, Noah Farrakhan, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Johnson, Josh Christopher, Dior Johnson, Bronny James, Mikey Williams, and MANY others are taking over high school hoops. Who’s YOUR f...

GRAB YOUR COPY OF SLAM 224 FEATURING THE PELICANS It hovers around 90 degrees on a Sunday afternoon in the French Quarter of New Orleans, but the heat isn’t a deterrent. Not on game day. The Saints are set to host the ...

In celebration of basketball’s greatest moments, SLAM, Stance and New Era have come together to bring “RESPECT THE GAME,” a pop-up shop paying homage to the sport and culture we all love, to NYC. The pop-up will be...

James Harden can average “close to 40” points a game, according to Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni. D’Antoni says Harden is prepared and eager to once again carry his typically large burden for Houston. Harden l...