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Photo: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired via trade center Mo Bamba from the Orlando Magic, forward Davon Reed from the Denver Nuggets and two second-round picks from the L.A. Clippers, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka….

NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal made pointed comments about Joel Embiid’s championship prospects, suggesting that the Philadelphia 76ers star will not win an NBA title unless he adjusts his mentality and approach to the game. Continue reading Shaq: No championship for Embiid “until he gets his mind and his…

It’s been a year full of surprises and accomplishments for Montverde Academy star Janiah Barker. Earlier this year, the No. 3 recruit in the Class of 2022 earned Burger Girl status when she was named a McDonald’s All American, and earlier this month she helped lead her squad to a…

The NBA is set to finalize new TV rights deals with Disney (ESPN), NBC, and Amazon starting in the 2025-26 season, per Sports Business Journal. NBC will reportedly take over TNT’s “B” package for $2.6 billion annually, which may end TNT’s “Inside the NBA” show after next season. Warner Bros….

Led by Guest Editor Carmelo Anthony, SLAM’s new magazine focuses on social justice and activism as seen through the lens of basketball. 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to charities supporting issues impacting the Black community. Grab your copy here. –– A little more than a hundred years ago, when my dad…

The Lakers Big 3 started the first preseason game against the Kings. Having played just 23 games together last year, the three superstars are yet to be fully comfortable playing on the same team. After the game LeBron James stressed the importance of time spent playing together with Anthony Davis…