IN THAT MODE: Jaren Jackson Jr is Having a MONSTER Season in Memphis

For three decades we’ve covered many amazing basketball characters, but some stand above the rest—not only because of their on-court skills (though those are always relevant), but because of how they influenced and continue to influence basketball culture, and thus influenced SLAM. Meanwhile, SLAM has also changed those players’ lives…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Javonte Cooke to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. Cooke spent last season with the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League, where he averaged 16.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder…

The Pistons started off their Summer League with an 81-71 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, powered by the rookie debuts of Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren and a solid performance by Isaiah Stewart. Ivey finished his first professional game with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists, Stewart posted…

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/Twitter The Charlotte Hornets announced today that center Mark Williams has undergone successful surgery to address a torn ligament in his right thumb. Williams is expected to make a full recovery and further updates on his status will be provided as appropriate. Williams made 43 appearances (17 starts)…

The Lakers had the newly acquired players make their debut in the win against the Warriors (109-103). All of them played, except for Mo Bamba and Davon Reed. Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was proud of the way his team played against the defending NBA champions, despite missing LeBron James….

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