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The Atlanta Hawks became the second NBA team to confirm that players and basketball staff have received initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, joining the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Hornets rookie held his own in his homecoming game versus the Lakers, but L.A. came away with the win.

Gonzaga is a favorite to win it all for some analysts and statistical models, but a few are going against the grain.

LA Clippers All-Star Paul George had characterized his conversations with officials as "just a bunch of lies" regarding the lack of favorable calls in the paint.

Legendary basketball scout Tom Konchalski died from prostate cancer on February 8 at the age of 74. His passing prompted heartfelt obituaries while social media overflowed with tributes from many of the literally thousan...

The Houston Rockets have traded forwards P.J. Tucker and Rodions Kurucs to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for guard D.J. Augustin, forward D.J. Wilson, and the Bucks first round pick in 2023. The Rockets also received t...

Per the New York Times’ Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Clippers are “exploring trade routes” in their effort to acquire New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball prior to the Mar. 25 trade deadline. However, due to ...

At 21-21, the New York Knicks are in line to have their best season since 2012-13, the last time they were in the playoffs. A time that was actually so long ago, both Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire were supersta...

Order your copy of SLAM 231 featuring Emoni Bates now. It's a freezing Tuesday afternoon in mid-February and a snowstorm has blanketed a good portion of southeast Michigan. So much so that hundreds of schools in the regi...

The NBA has had strict rules regarding COVID-19, requiring all members of the league to adhere to their health and safety protocols amid the Coronavirus pandemic. However, in light of mass Coronavirus vaccinations, a loo...

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma criticized the MVP honor as a "political award," saying that LeBron James should have won it "at least eight, nine, 10 times."

James Harden, traded by the Rockets to the Nets in mid January, continues to prove that he’s the rare type of superstar who can move mountains on a basketball court. Via the New York Post: Where would the Nets, who are...

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (left fourth metacarpal fracture) consulted with a hand specialist and it has been determined that surgery is not required. The Kings say there should be an update on Bagley’s...

The Detroit Pistons have signed forward Tyler Cook to a 10-day contract. Cook, 6-8, 255, averaged 20.8 points (60% FG), 9.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists this season in eight games with the Iowa Wolves of the NBA's G League. ...

Follow the journeys of Zion Williamson, Ja Morant, RJ Barrett and more as they begin their pro careers on NBA Rooks, exclusively on ESPN+. NBA Rooks on ESPN+ gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the phenomenon that is Zio...