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The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised fourth-year options on guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, center Jaxson Hayes, and forward Zion Williamson, and a third-year option on guard Kira Lewis Jr. Alexander-Walker has appear...

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Ahmad Caver and forward Matthew Hurt. In addition, the Grizzlies waived wing Sean McDermott and forward Romeo Weems. Caver (6-2, 174) has appeared in 54 games (two starts) in two s...

Welcome to the first edition of SLAM's weekly rookie spotlight, which will run throughout the entire 2021-22 season. We've been covering this draft class for a minute now and can say with much confidence that it's a spec...

The Rockets will sign guard Armoni Brooks to a four-year contact, sources told ESPN. The first year of the deal will be guaranteed for Brooks, who emerged as one of Houston's top perimeter shooters this preseason.

The NBA is expecting full arenas when the season starts next week, and keeping everyone -- fans, players and coaches -- safe remains an utmost priority.

The N.B.A. star, who is set to make $40 million this year, said he opposes vaccine mandates, saying nobody should be "forced" to do it.

With a star-studded veteran roster and All-Stars up and down the bench, Los Angeles' biggest challenge this season might depend on health and team chemistry.

76ers coach Doc Rivers met with Ben Simmons on Tuesday but remains unsure of the status of the All-Star guard's trade demand, and if he will actually play for Philadelphia.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard John Petty Jr. Petty Jr., 6-5, 184, played four seasons at Alabama in which he averaged 11.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 131 games (105 starts), finishing his caree...

Lisa Byington, the league's first full-time female play-by-play broadcaster, with the Milwaukee Bucks, said she's proud but hopes the novelty has a short shelf life.

The Houston Rockets today announced they have signed guard Armoni Brooks to a multi-year contract. And in addition, the team has signed guard Marcus Foster. In a related move, the Rockets have waived forward Tyler Bey. B...

Last week, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the “Phoenix Suns reluctance to offer a maximum rookie contract extension” to Deandre Ayton “had stalled discussions on a deal.” Following those reports, Ayton...

There is no 'fixed timeline' on Zion Williamson's return from offseason foot surgery, New Orleans Pelicans vice president of basketball operations said on Thursday.

NBA teams have until October 18th to sign those eligible for rookie scale extensions. According to HoopsHype, the Charlotte Hornets and Miles Bridges have “have started discussions” and that “some around the League...

Jim McCormick looks at everything that jumped out during the brief preseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on guard Mac McClung, it was announced today. McClung appeared in three preseason games for Los Angeles. Don’t be surprised if McClung winds up playing for the South Bay La...