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The Grizzlies have a talented young core that they are determined to keep together, and they exercised the 2021-22 options for reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke and Grayson Alle...

The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised their 2021-22 contract options on guard Ja Morant, forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr., forward Brandon Clarke and guard Grayson Allen. For in the 2021-22 season, Morant will reportedly ...

Russell Westbrook’s brief tenure with the Houston Rockets came and went with moderate on-court success last season but reports out of ESPN now suggest that the All-Star guard wasn’t feeling the how the Rockets operat...

James Harden said he feels good after playing in his first preseason game after his brief holdout, and said that his focus was just on "being here" and making sure he's in shape.

Several of the top recruits in the 2020 high school class have taken an alternative route to the NBA this season. Rather than going to college for a season, going overseas, or even taking a gap year, players have now sta...

FROM THE HOUSTON ROCKETS In anticipation of the start of the 2020-21 NBA season and the goal to return with a limited number of fans and guests, the Houston Rockets and Toyota Center have established health and safety pr...

The New York Knicks haven't been to the playoffs since 2013. However, after acquiring a ton of young talent over the past few years and hiring Tom Thibodeau as their new head coach, they could be turning a corner.  Know...

There are some amazing sneaker and merch deals available for the holidays. Check out our top picks below. Note: Check back frequently for updates and additions to this list. SLAM's Holiday 2020 Collection Browse our holi...

To honor Kobe Bryant‘s Hall of Fame selection, Spalding is releasing a limited-edition basketball on December 21--when the game was first played nearly 129 years ago in Springfield, MA. The last Spalding basketball eve...

In the latter rounds of fantasy basketball drafts, snagging players who star in a single category can be the difference between winning and losing your roto or H2H categories leagues.

Giannis Antetokounmpo yesterday signed a multi-year extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. Per multiple reports, Giannis’ contract extension is a “supermax” deal for five years, $228 million. "This is a big moment for...

O'Neal says that he and Bryant shouldn't be compared to James and Davis along with Magic and Kareem.

Florida's Keyontae Johnson collapsed last weekend during a game against Florida State. An extremely scary sight, Johnson was immediately taken to the hospital where he has been ever since.  After spending the first few ...

Gordon Hayward, who signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the Hornets last month, fractured a finger on his right hand during a preseason loss to Toronto.