Rich Paul halted LeBron James trade to Warriors over backlash concerns

Under the hot, unyielding sun of Bimini, 8-year-old V.J. Edgecombe grew his love for the game. Sitting inside our studio at SLAM HQ, the nations’ No. 4-ranked player reminisces on those pick-up games in the yard with a grin that’s shining just as much as his diamond earrings. “I was…

Stephen Curry is undoubtedly the greatest player to ever walk through the halls of Davidson and, arguably, its most famous alum. The only thing Curry is missing from his time in college is his diploma and a long-awaited jersey retirement after three legendary seasons with the Wildcats. This summer, Curry…

Photo: Houston Rockets/Twitter Josh Christopher is looking forward to a fresh start at the Memphis Grizzlies, but the shift he made from the Houston Rockets took him time to process. “I tend to try not to move with emotion dealing with basketball,” Christopher told David Yapkowitz of ClutchPoints. “I had…

Jordan Poole’s contract with the Washington Wizards is being widely regarded as the worst in the NBA, reflecting the sentiment echoed across the league. The four-year, $128 million extension Poole signed with the Golden State Warriors before the 2022-23 season has raised eyebrows, particularly after his subsequent trade to the…

Head coach Jason Kidd says that the Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis to pose a threat on both ends during the 2024 NBA Finals. (via Dallas Mavericks): Reporter: “How have you seen Porzingis adapt his game to be able to fit as well as he…

Every summer, trainer Chris Brickley’s star-studded Black Ops open runs garner buzz on social media. It’s an opportunity for basketball fans to see not only what their favorite players are up to, but to watch them hoop and match up against other top names in the game. He initially named…